Single Tooth Dental Implants Sherwood, OR

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What Is a Single Tooth Implant, and Why Does It Matter?

A missing tooth changes how you chew, speak, and smile, and the bone under the gap starts to shrink. At New Smiles Dental, Dr. Ben Aanderud has practiced since 2001, and our implant dentists plan, place, and restore single dental implants in Sherwood under one roof. You get a replacement tooth that looks natural, works like a root-supported tooth, and doesn’t rely on its neighbors.

A single tooth implant replaces one missing tooth with three parts: a titanium or ceramic post that acts as the root, an abutment that connects the post to the crown, and a custom crown you see when you smile.

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What Happens During Your Single Implant Treatment

Most patients are surprised by how straightforward the visits are. The full process takes several months because the bone needs time to bond with the post.

Evaluate: We look at the gap, the bone, the gums, and the bite. A 3D scan shows how much bone is available and where nerves and sinuses sit. If the tooth is still in place, we explain whether it can be saved.

Place: The implant post goes into the jaw at the planned angle and depth, guided by a surgical guide made in-house. Local anesthesia is standard, and sedation options are available if you prefer.

Restore: After the post has bonded with the bone, we attach an abutment and your custom crown, shaded to match the teeth beside it.

Placement is done with numbing anesthesia, and you can choose sedation, including IV sedation from our certified doctors, if you feel anxious.

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“I had an implant put in last year and it looks great and functions perfectly. No side effects or issues. I highly recommend New Smiles.”

- Bruce H.
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When Do You Need a Single Dental Implant?

We help adults replace one missing tooth. A single implant is a good option when:

  • A tooth was lost to decay, a fracture, or gum disease
  • A tooth needs to be extracted, and you want it replaced right away
  • You are missing a tooth in the front or back of your smile and want a natural look
  • You have healthy gums and enough bone, or are willing to rebuild it with a graft
  • A bridge or partial denture isn’t the right fit for you

Many adults with one missing tooth are candidates for single implants in Sherwood. You generally need healthy gums and enough jawbone to hold the post. If bone has thinned since the tooth was lost, bone grafting or platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) can often rebuild the site first.

How Long Does a Single Dental Implant Take?

Most single dental implants in Sherwood take several months from first visit to final crown. We set your timeline based on:

  • Bone: grafting or PRF adds healing time before placement
  • Tooth status: an extraction may be done first or at the same visit
  • Healing: the post typically needs three months or more to bond
  • Crown: your custom crown is attached after the abutment is placed

We never rush the bonding stage, because it determines how long your implant lasts.

Tailor-Made Dental Implant Options

Healthy smiles aren’t just made, they’re custom built. Tailoring a smile that directly suits your dental needs and smile goals is the main objective of the care we provide, which is why we offer treatment options you can personalize:

If it’s just one tooth you’re missing, we can fix that! Our doctors can replace your single missing tooth with an implant. We then customize a natural looking, tooth colored dental crown to match the surrounding teeth so no one can tell you were ever missing a tooth.
  • Single Tooth Implants
Missing more than one tooth? We can fix that! Our doctors can replace your missing teeth with implants that can either be connected with a bridge or individually crowned. They will be customized to match the size, shape and color of your surrounding teeth. Come in for a complimentary consultation to find out options specific for your situation.
  • Multiple Tooth Implants
With implant supported dentures, you can reap the benefits of a beautiful, functional smile. Implants placed in the jawbone can help reduce bone loss and stabilize your denture in your mouth with “clips”, so there is no need for adhesives to keep it in place. These dentures can be removed for proper hygiene and cleaning.
  • Implant Supported Dentures
A full set of teeth customized to your smile needs and goals? Yes please! Our full mouth dental implants offer a brand new smile in just one visit. Depending on the structure of your bone and for optimal support, our implant dentists typically place six or more implant posts in your jawbone (for each arch). Your new customized teeth made in-house attach to these implants, creating a beautiful smile that can function like natural teeth.
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“I found Dr Aanderud/New Smiles and he and his awesome crew were able to put in the post. Took care of any pain issues well and helped me understand all future procedures. I am now healing, then have an appt for the abutment procedure, then 3 weeks later ~ I GET MY CROWN AND AM DONE!! No more hole in my smile!! SOOOO HAPPY!! And they are doing it ALL. Another other dental place was going to farm the crown part out which would cost me even more! Highly recommend the state-of-the-art offices, the well trained and happy crew, and expertise of Dr. Aanderud!”
“I found Dr Aanderud/New Smiles and he and his awesome crew were able to put in the post. Took care of any pain issues well and helped me understand all future procedures. I am now healing, then have an appt for the abutment procedure, then 3 weeks later. Highly recommend the state-of-the-art offices, the well trained and happy crew, and expertise of Dr. Aanderud!”

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Areas We Serve

New Smiles welcomes patients seeking dental implants in Sherwood, OR, and nearby communities. Visit our office at 17680 SW Handley St #101, Sherwood, OR 97140, for personalized dental implant care.

Serving patients from: Sherwood, Tualatin, Tigard, Newberg, Wilsonville, Beaverton, King City, Lake Oswego, Portland, and Hillsboro.

Frequently Asked Questions

Cost depends on whether you need an extraction or bone graft, the materials used, and sedation. We give a written estimate at your free consultation, file insurance claims on your behalf, and can help arrange financing.

Plan on several months. The post needs about three months or more to bond with the bone before the final crown is attached. Bone grafting adds healing time.

The area is numbed during placement, and sedation options are available. Afterward, most people have mild soreness for a few days that over-the-counter medication controls.

An implant replaces the root and leaves neighboring teeth untouched, while a bridge relies on reshaping the teeth on either side. Your doctor can compare both for your bite and bone during a consultation.

Often yes. If the bone has thinned, grafting or PRF can rebuild it first. A 3D scan shows what your jaw needs.

With good home care and regular checkups, the implant post is designed to last for decades and can last a lifetime. The crown may eventually wear and need replacing.

In many cases, we can provide a temporary restoration while the implant heals. Whether that is possible depends on the tooth’s location and your bite.

Placement takes training and precision. At New Smiles, implants are placed by doctors who are board-certified implant specialists, and we restore them in-house.

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