One gap, one implant, one crown — and several separate steps that different offices quote differently.
A single-tooth implant replaces the root as well as the visible tooth, which is what distinguishes it from a bridge that rests on the teeth either side. Whether it is an option for you depends on what the bone underneath looks like, and that is decided from imaging and an exam rather than from a description over the phone. If a gap has been there a long time, the shape of the ridge may have changed, and preparatory work may come up.
The part people are least prepared for is that the surgical placement and the crown are often two different appointments with a gap between them, and sometimes two different providers. Ask early who is doing which part, whether they work in the same building, and who you call if something feels wrong in between. Those are fair questions and a practice worth seeing will answer them plainly.
Tell us the situation and we will point you to a practice that can examine you and explain the plan in person.
Request a ReferralA rough description is enough — we will follow up to match you with a practice.