A single tooth implant replaces one missing tooth without using the neighbouring teeth as the main support for the replacement. Treatment usually involves an implant placed in the jaw and a custom crown attached after appropriate healing and restorative planning. At Apple Dental Specialists the surgical and restorative stages are planned together, so the implant is positioned around where the final tooth needs to sit rather than the other way round.
This option may be suitable if you are missing one tooth and have adequate oral health for implant treatment. The recommendation depends on bone support, the condition of the gums, where in the mouth the tooth is missing, the forces your bite places on that position, and what the replacement needs to look like. Some people are suitable straight away. Others need a supporting procedure first, or treatment of gum disease, before an implant becomes the right answer.
The most common alternative for a single missing tooth is a conventional bridge, which uses the teeth either side as support and requires them to be reshaped to carry it. An implant takes its support from the bone instead, so healthy neighbouring teeth are left alone. That is the main practical difference, and it is why an implant is often considered where the adjacent teeth are sound. A bridge can still be the better choice in some situations, and both options are discussed at consultation rather than assumed.
The implant position and the final crown should be planned as one piece of treatment, not two. Diagnostic imaging and clinical assessment establish where the implant can go, how much bone is available, and whether a supporting procedure such as bone grafting is needed first. Planning this way is the difference between a crown that fits the implant and an implant placed where the crown actually needs it, which matters most in the front of the mouth where a millimetre is visible.
The sequence varies by case, but generally runs: consultation and imaging; implant placement; a healing period while the implant integrates with the bone; restorative records once it is stable; and fitting of the final crown. Where grafting or extraction is needed first, that becomes its own stage at the start and the overall timeline lengthens. You are told which stages apply to you, and roughly how long each takes, before treatment begins rather than as you go.
An implant crown is cleaned much like a natural tooth, with particular attention to the gum margin where the crown meets the implant. Healthy gums, controlled bite forces and regular professional maintenance all contribute to how long the result lasts. Smoking and untreated gum disease are recognised risks to implant health. The crown itself is a separate component from the implant and may need repair or replacement over the years even where the implant remains sound.
Every case differs, but a straightforward single-tooth case generally moves through the same components. Your written treatment plan lists whichever of these apply to you, each priced separately, so nothing is folded invisibly into a single figure.
A consultation lets the Apple Dental team review your clinical findings, explain which options may be appropriate, and set out the costs before anything is agreed.
All prices in CAD · starting prices
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Supporting procedures
All prices are starting prices and may vary depending on case complexity, treatment requirements, materials and other clinical factors. Final treatment costs are confirmed following consultation and treatment planning. Prices effective September 2026.
A single tooth is the most predictable implant case to price, which is why the figures above are close to what most straightforward cases cost. Three things change them.
Quoted together, placement and crown start at $2,299. Quoted as separate stages they appear as $999 and $1,299, because they happen months apart.
If a failing tooth needs removing, or the bone needs building up first, that is a separate stage with its own cost and its own healing time.
A front tooth carries aesthetic demands a back tooth does not. Material choices and laboratory work reflect that.
Oral Surgery and Implants
Dr. Ali Mehdi brings over 15 years of experience in oral and implant surgery, with a focus on advanced implant dentistry and complex full-mouth rehabilitation. From routine oral surgery to advanced bone grafting and full-arch implant treatment, his approach combines surgical experience, digital technology, and individualized care.
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BDS, EDA, DABOI, MSc, Cert. Prostho, PhD
Board-Certified Specialist in Prosthodontics in Canada and Diplomate of the American Board of Oral Implantology, with extensive experience in prosthodontics and implant dentistry.
View ProfileA single implant with crown starts at $2,299. Implant placement alone starts at $999, with the crown quoted separately from $1,299.
Neither is automatically better; they solve the problem differently. A bridge uses the teeth either side as support and requires them to be reshaped. An implant is supported by the bone and leaves the neighbouring teeth untouched. Which suits you depends on the health of those adjacent teeth, the bone available and what you want long term.
No. Bone grafting is considered only when clinical and imaging assessment shows additional bone support is required. Many single-tooth cases proceed without it.
Timing varies with healing, implant stability, restorative requirements and whether grafting is needed. Treatment is normally staged over months rather than completed in one visit, and a treatment-specific timeline is provided after planning.
Where a temporary tooth is appropriate it is discussed as part of the plan, which matters most for a tooth at the front of the mouth. Whether one can be used depends on the site and how the implant is healing.
Implants may be used in both front and back positions, but the aesthetic and anatomical considerations differ by location and are assessed clinically. Front teeth demand more from planning because the gum line and the shape of the final crown are visible.
Bone at the site of a missing tooth is no longer stimulated by chewing and can reduce over time, and neighbouring teeth may drift. That does not make treatment urgent for everyone, but it is one reason assessment is worth doing sooner rather than later.
Sedation options may be considered depending on the procedure and your needs. IV sedation with a specialist anesthesiologist starts at $800.
Final costs are confirmed after consultation and treatment planning, and provided in writing before treatment begins.
Patients travel to us from White Rock, South Surrey, Surrey, Langley, Delta and across the Fraser Valley. Our team also speaks Hindi, Punjabi and Urdu, and we accept referrals from dentists throughout the Lower Mainland.
Book a consultation with Apple Dental Specialists in White Rock. The team will review your goals and clinical findings, explain the treatment options that may be appropriate, and confirm the plan and final costs before care begins.
