First Molar Single Implant

The Story:

The patient presented with non-restorable tooth #30 (lower left molar) which had to be extracted. A single dental implant was the ideal treatment approach to replace the tooth and provide her with the proper bite and function.

Treatment:

Dr. Kazemi first extracted the tooth. Since bone was healthy, no bone grafting was necessary. After 2.5 months of healing, a single implant was placed and allowed to heal for another 2.5 months. Her prosthodontist, Dr. Peter Savramis, then took impressions, made a custom abutment and crown. Because implant was placed in a timely fashion, the bone and tissue was preserved allowing a very natural result.

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Keys to achieving this result:

  • Atraumatic extraction to preserve patient’s bone.
  • Timely placement of dental implant in 2.5 months to avoid loss of bone due to remodeling (read more about treatment timeline).
  • Precision placement of dental implant according to where tooth needs to be.
  • Custom abutment and beautifully crafted crown with precision fit.