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Single tooth implants

Single tooth implants in Dawsonville

A single tooth implant is a small titanium post placed in the jawbone to replace the root of one missing tooth. At North Georgia Oral Surgeon in Dawsonville, Dr. Abtin Shahriari plans each implant with 3D imaging and places it, and your own dentist then attaches the crown. If more than one tooth is missing, Dr. Abtin tells you at your consultation whether implants can replace them here.

Looking for dentures or a full arch of teeth? That care is provided by ANEWU Dawsonville, in Suite 100A of the same building, with the same surgeon.

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Who it is for

Is an implant right for you?

Implants work well for many adults who have lost one tooth or a few. A consultation and 3D scan show whether you have enough healthy bone and gum to support one. Coming from Gainesville or elsewhere in Hall County? Here is how visits work.

  • You are missing a single tooth
  • A tooth is cracked or failing and will need to be removed
  • You would rather not grind down healthy neighboring teeth for a bridge
  • A partial denture feels loose or uncomfortable
  • Your gums are healthy, or gum disease is under control
A screen showing a 3D model of the skull and jaw next to a panoramic scan with implants

How it works

From scan to finished tooth.

Implant treatment happens in stages over a few months, with your dentist and Dr. Abtin working together.

  1. Consultation and 3D planning

    Dr. Abtin examines the site, takes a cone beam CT scan and maps the implant position in 3D so it lines up with the tooth your dentist will build.

  2. Preparing the site

    If a tooth needs to come out or the bone is thin, an extraction or bone graft may come first. Dr. Abtin tells you at your consultation whether any of these steps can happen on the same day.

  3. Placing the implant

    With the area numb and any sedation in effect, the implant is placed in the jawbone. The gum is closed or a small healing cap is left in view.

  4. Healing and the crown

    Over the following months the bone bonds to the implant. Dr. Abtin keeps your dentist informed, and your dentist attaches the final crown.

A 3D dental imaging machine in a bright room
PlanningCone beam CT imaging lets Dr. Abtin see roots, nerves, sinuses and bone in 3D before surgery.

Recovery

How long does an implant take to heal?

Many people say a single implant feels easier than they expected, with soreness and some swelling for a few days. Most return to normal routines within a day or two, though it depends on whether grafting was done at the same time.

Chew on the other side, eat soft foods early on and keep the area clean as instructed. The bone needs time to grow around the implant, usually a few months, before the crown can be attached.

Possible risks

  • The implant may not bond with the bone. If that happens it is removed, and another can often be placed after healing.
  • Infection around the implant or in the gum
  • Nerve irritation in the lower jaw, which can cause numbness of the lip or chin, or sinus problems in the upper jaw. 3D planning is used to keep clear of both.
  • Smoking and uncontrolled diabetes raise the chance of problems

Dr. Abtin goes over the risks that apply to you, and how they are lowered, before you decide on surgery.

Read the general after-surgery guide

Sedation options

Comfort, your way.

A single implant is often placed with local anesthesia, with nitrous oxide if you would like to feel calmer. IV sedation is an option when grafting is planned or you would rather be deeply relaxed.

  • Option for this procedure

    Local anesthesia

    Numbs the area being treated. You are awake, and you feel pressure but not sharp pain.

  • Option for this procedure

    Nitrous oxide

    A gas you breathe through a small mask. It takes the edge off nerves and wears off within minutes after the mask comes off.

  • Option for this procedure

    IV sedation

    Medicine given through a vein places you in a deeply relaxed, sleep-like state. Most people remember little of the procedure. You need an adult to drive you home.

How sedation works at NGOS

Insurance and cost

Does insurance cover a dental implant?

Dental insurance may cover part of an implant, or part of the cost toward another way of replacing the tooth, depending on your plan. Some plans limit how much they pay each year. Ask the team what your plan is likely to cover for the surgical portion; your dentist can do the same for the crown.

Insurance and financing

FAQ

Single tooth implants: your questions.

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With healthy gums, good cleaning habits and regular dental checkups, implants can serve for many years. The crown on top may wear and need replacing at some point. Smoking, uncontrolled diabetes and grinding can affect how well an implant holds up over time.

Dr. Abtin tells you at your consultation whether that is possible in your case. Often the site heals first, sometimes with a bone graft, and the implant follows a few months later.

Your restoring dentist designs and attaches the crown. Dr. Abtin places the implant and coordinates with your dentist and their lab, so the implant sits where the crown needs it. You keep seeing your own dentist for the final tooth and checkups.

Bone loss is common after a tooth has been missing for a while. A bone graft or, in the upper back jaw, a sinus lift can rebuild the area so an implant has a firm base. Your 3D scan shows how much bone is there.

Dr. Abtin tells you at your consultation whether more than one implant can be placed here for your case. If you are missing most or all of the teeth in an arch, full-arch care is provided by ANEWU Dawsonville in the same building, with the same surgeon.

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Sources for patients

General information from patient education pages by the organizations above. Page updated November 6, 2026.

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