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Single-Tooth Implant Crowns & Implant Bridges

Whether you’re missing one tooth or several, dental implants provide a secure, long-lasting solution. At Cornerstone Dental Arts, we craft implant-supported crowns and bridges that restore your smile’s appearance and strength with exceptional precision. Using advanced digital imaging and custom design, we create restorations that blend seamlessly with your natural teeth.

What Are Implant Crowns and Bridges?

A single-tooth implant crown replaces one missing tooth with a titanium implant post that acts as an artificial root. Once healed, a custom-designed porcelain crown is attached—restoring your tooth’s function and appearance permanently.

An implant bridge replaces two or more missing teeth in a row by anchoring a bridge to dental implants instead of neighboring natural teeth. This approach offers superior strength and longevity while preserving healthy tooth structure.


Benefits of Implant Crowns & Bridges

  • Natural appearance – Custom color-matched crowns blend perfectly with surrounding teeth

  • Durable and long-lasting – Titanium implant roots provide unmatched stability

  • Preserves bone and facial structure – Stimulates jawbone to prevent bone loss

  • Restores chewing and speech function – Feels and functions like a natural tooth

  • No damage to healthy teeth – Unlike traditional bridges, implants don’t rely on adjacent teeth for support

  • Easy to maintain – Brush and floss normally, with no need for special adhesives or soaking solutions

Implants not only restore your smile—they help protect it for life.


The Dental Implant Process

  1. Consultation & Planning
    Using 3D cone beam imaging, we evaluate your bone and create a personalized treatment plan.

  2. Implant Placement
    A small titanium post is gently placed into the jawbone to serve as an artificial root.

  3. Healing & Integration
    Over several months, the implant fuses with your bone in a natural process called osseointegration.

  4. Restoration Placement
    Once healed, a custom crown or implant-supported bridge is attached, restoring your smile completely.

Throughout the process, your comfort and long-term success remain our top priorities.


Single-Tooth Implants: The Gold Standard for Tooth Replacement

A single-tooth implant is ideal for patients missing one tooth due to decay, injury, or extraction. Compared to a traditional bridge, a single implant offers a more conservative, natural, and durable solution.

Because it doesn’t require reshaping nearby teeth, it preserves your smile’s integrity while maintaining the health of your jawbone.


Implant Bridges: Replacing Multiple Missing Teeth

For patients missing several teeth in a row, an implant-supported bridge offers stability and comfort beyond traditional methods. Instead of using crowns on natural teeth, two or more implants anchor a custom bridge that fills the entire gap.

This solution restores full function while preventing bone loss and keeping your smile’s natural symmetry intact.


Caring for Your Implant Crowns and Bridges

  • Brush twice daily and floss carefully around the implant area

  • Use an interdental brush or water flosser for cleaning beneath bridges

  • Visit your dentist regularly for maintenance and professional cleanings

  • Avoid chewing on hard objects like ice or pens to protect your restoration

With proper care, dental implants can last decades—often a lifetime.


FAQs About Implant Crowns and Bridges

Q: Are implant crowns permanent?
A: Yes. With proper care, dental implants are designed to last many years and often last a lifetime.

Q: How long does the process take?
A: Implant healing typically takes 3–6 months, after which your final crown or bridge is attached.

Q: Do implant bridges look natural?
A: Absolutely. Each bridge is custom-made for natural color, shape, and alignment—blending seamlessly with your existing teeth.

Q: Can implant bridges replace removable partials?
A: Yes. Implant bridges are a comfortable, fixed alternative to removable partial dentures.

Q: Are dental implants worth the investment?
A: Yes. They provide superior function, aesthetics, and durability compared to any other tooth replacement option.


Why Choose Cornerstone Dental Arts

  • Experienced implant and restorative dentistry team

  • 3D digital imaging and guided implant technology

  • Custom design for natural aesthetics and precise fit

  • Comfortable, patient-centered care in a welcoming Knoxville environment

We take pride in restoring smiles with lasting strength, beauty, and confidence—because every patient deserves a solution that feels as good as it looks.

Available At

Cornerstone Dental at Executive Park

Cornerstone Dental at Executive Park

8925 Executive Park Dr
Knoxville, TN 37923

(865) 693-8871

Cornerstone Dental Arts

Cornerstone Dental Arts

8912 Town and Country Circle
Knoxville, TN 37923

(865) 531-7117

Doctors Who Perform This Service

Dr. Allyson D. Murchison

Dr. Allyson D. Murchison

DDS (865) 693-8871
Dr. Ben A. Stroud

Dr. Ben A. Stroud

DDS (865) 531-2100
Dr. Jody F. Griffin

Dr. Jody F. Griffin

DDS (865) 531-7100
Dr. Joshua J. Kimrey

Dr. Joshua J. Kimrey

DDS (865) 531-0300
Dr. Michael R. Williams

Dr. Michael R. Williams

DMD (865) 531-3300

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