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Implanted Supported Crowns
A titanium support (implant) is surgically placed into the jawbone at the site of the missing tooth. The titanium implant will integrate with the bone in a period of 4-6months. After integration has been achieved, a crown and abutment can be attached to the implant. This crown will mimic the shape of the missing tooth.
Benefits:​
• Fixed (non-removable) restoration that restores the form and function of a missing tooth.
• Excellent clinical durability – clinical studies indicating success rates of approximately 90% for 30years.
• No requirement to use adjacent teeth to support the replacement tooth – thus avoiding the need to reduce adjacent teeth, and allow for normal brushing and flossing techniques.
• Stimulates alveolar bone in the area of the missing tooth to maintain the thickness of the jaw bone.
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Disadvantages:​
• Cost is slightly more than a bridge.
• Insurance companies usually do not provide coverage for implant treatment (but this is slowly changing).
• Requires adequate bone support – bone grafting may be required prior to implant placement.
• Requires more time to complete (6 months) but in some cases, immediate placement and temporization may be possible.