Single Tooth Implants in Manchester, NH

Maybe it's a back tooth that broke years ago and never seemed worth the fuss, or a front tooth you've learned to hide every time you laugh — either way, you've probably gotten used to chewing on one side and telling yourself it doesn't really matter. Dr. Mann hears that often, and he answers it gently: "Our mouth is made so that all your teeth are in there for a purpose," he tells patients, and "your back teeth need chewers, just like your front teeth." That's why your first visit starts with a real conversation about what's been bothering you, followed by the 3D scan we take for every new patient.

Before anything begins, Dr. Mann uses your 3D scan to place your implant virtually on the screen, so he can show you the bone it will rest in and exactly where your new tooth will sit — and if the scan shows the bone needs rebuilding first, you'll see that too. He'll also walk you through the pros and cons of an implant compared with a bridge, often with a little model he's used with patients for years, because he wants you to choose with a clear picture of both. "I treatment plan what's necessary," he says, so your plan fits what your mouth truly needs.

Replacing what was once missing

If the tooth still needs to come out, Dr. Mann will tell you honestly that removing it is usually the hardest part of the whole process — "the extraction is worse than the actual implant," he tells patients — and he makes sure you're comfortable and thoroughly numb before he begins. Once your implant has healed, he attaches a small connector called an abutment, which links the implant to your new crown, and then the crown itself, shaped from a digital scan of your teeth so it matches the teeth around it and feels like it was always yours.

What is a single tooth implant?

A single tooth implant is a small post placed in the jawbone where a tooth's root used to be, topped with a crown that looks and works like a natural tooth, so nothing has to be attached to the teeth beside it. Dr. Mann plans, places and restores each implant himself at our Manchester dental office, which means the doctor who first studied your 3D scan is the same one who fits your finished tooth.

How much does a single tooth implant cost in Manchester, NH?

Your dental implant cost depends on your case — whether the tooth needs to come out, whether you need bone grafting, and your crown — so Dr. Mann gives you a clear plan and cost before anything begins. The cost of dental implants at our Manchester dental office can be spread out with Cherry or CareCredit financing or eased by the Mann Plan, our in-office membership plan, and while we're out of network, we file your claims so reimbursement comes to you.

Does getting a dental implant hurt?

Most people find placing a single implant far easier than they expected: for a single tooth like a molar, Dr. Mann calls it "pretty darn easy," and he makes sure you're thoroughly numb before he starts. If you're nervous, we can talk through nitrous oxide or IV sedation, which Dr. Mann gives himself, so you can rest through the visit — and we'll send you home with clear instructions for the days that follow.

Is an implant better than a bridge for one missing tooth?

Often, yes: Dr. Mann considers a dental implant the standard of care for one missing tooth — "I always want to go there first," he says — because it replaces the tooth on its own, without asking the teeth beside it to hold up a bridge. A bridge can still be a good choice for some people, and he'll walk you through the pros and cons of each so you can choose with confidence at our office, a short drive from Goffstown.

How long does a single tooth implant last?

With good care at home and regular checkups, a dental implant can last a lifetime, and implants succeed about 95 percent of the time, which is why Dr. Mann considers them the standard of care for a missing tooth. He stays involved long after yours is placed to help it do exactly that: he asks his implant patients to come in every six months so he and our hygienist, Kara, can check the gum tissue around your implant and catch small changes early — “we’re here to the end,” he tells patients.

Choosing the option that truly fits you

An implant is a wonderful way to replace one tooth, and Dr. Mann will still tell you honestly when it isn't the best fit for you right now — because your 3D scan shows the bone needs rebuilding first, because your health calls for a different plan, or because a bridge suits your smile and your budget better. "Sometimes it's true," he says of patients who've been told there isn't enough bone, and when it is, he'll show you why and help you choose what comes next, whether that's bone grafting, a bridge, or another path that serves you well.

How long does a single tooth implant take from start to finish?

Usually several months, and most of that is healing rather than visits: Dr. Mann places the implant in one appointment, then it bonds with your bone over the following months while you go about your life, and if the gap shows when you smile, he can make you a temporary tooth to wear in the meantime. Once the implant is solid, he attaches the connector and your finished crown, and if the tooth needs to come out first or the bone needs rebuilding, he’ll tell you how that changes the timeline before you begin.

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