Why choose one‑to‑threeimplant tooth replacement?
If you have one or more missing teeth, a single implant or implant supported bridge is an effective solution that will also help preserve your remaining teeth and bone. A single implant looks and functions like your own tooth.
We understand how important it is for your teeth to appear natural and remain functional. Your implant surgeon will assess your teeth and bone, and also take into consideration your lifestyle to find the best way to support your needs and restore your smile.
It can be surprising the difference missing just one tooth can make. Whether you start feeling self-conscious about your smile or start to miss your favourite foods as it has become uncomfortable for you to eat, or perhaps you begin to experience physical effects such as muscle strains and headaches.
Single tooth implant placement
Replacing a tooth in just a few hours
Replacing a single missing tooth with a dental implant is a conservative and highly effective treatment that avoids modifying adjacent healthy teeth — something typically required for a traditional bridge. The implant-retained crown emerges naturally through the gum, offering a lifelike appearance that blends seamlessly with your smile.
At Dawood & Tanner, we are often able to provide a temporary crown on the same day as your implant surgery, allowing you to leave with a functional and aesthetic tooth replacement while the implant integrates with the bone. This approach supports both confidence and comfort during the healing period.
Compared to conventional bridgework, an implant-supported crown is typically easier to clean and maintain, as it stands independently and does not rely on neighbouring teeth for support. In addition, the implant helps preserve the bone and gum tissue in the area of the missing tooth, supporting long-term oral health and facial structure.
Pre-milled crown for precise fit
At Dawood & Tanner, we use advanced digital scanning, CAD planning, and our own in-house CNC dental milling technology to prepare your crown before your implant is even placed.
This high level of planning and precision means that, in appropriate cases, we can place both your dental implant and a custom-made provisional or definitive crown within a single, routine appointment. The result is a seamless experience with minimal disruption to your day.
The crown is milled to fit your implant precisely, ensuring excellent initial aesthetics and function. This approach also reduces the number of visits required and supports a more comfortable, efficient treatment journey — allowing you to leave the practice with a natural-looking tooth replacement already in place.
Implant supported bridgework
When several teeth are missing, two or more dental implants can be used to support a three-unit or longer bridge. The number of implants required depends on how many teeth need replacing and where they are located in the mouth — patients with a strong bite may require additional implants to distribute the load evenly.
An implant-supported bridge allows multiple missing teeth to be replaced without preparing or compromising neighbouring teeth. Unlike traditional bridges, this solution is fully supported by implants, offering a stable, long-lasting restoration that preserves natural tooth structure.
At Dawood & Tanner, implant-supported bridges are crafted using high-quality ceramic or metal-ceramic materials to deliver excellent strength and lifelike aesthetics. The result is a natural-looking, functional replacement that integrates seamlessly into your smile.
Compared to removable dentures, implant-supported bridges offer greater comfort, improved chewing efficiency, and a fixed solution that feels more like your own teeth. They also help to maintain bone structure in the jaw, supporting long-term oral health.
This young woman sustained severe trauma to her front teeth in an accident. Despite extensive efforts to preserve the teeth, they could not be retained and she was referred to Dawood & Tanner for implant treatment.
A detailed assessment and planning process was carried out in a fully digital environment, allowing us to visualise the outcome and design a restoration tailored to her facial aesthetics and smile line. 3D-printed surgical guides were used during implant placement to ensure precision and optimal alignment.
Following implant surgery, a provisional restoration was fitted to support healing and maintain aesthetics. Once the implants had integrated fully, this was replaced with a definitive ceramic restoration designed to blend seamlessly with her natural teeth.
The result is a stable, lifelike replacement that restores both function and confidence — a long-term solution with no compromise to adjacent healthy teeth.