Fill the gap from one missing tooth with an implant and crown designed to look, feel, and work like your own.
One missing tooth can change more than your smile. You may start chewing on one side, the teeth next to the gap can slowly drift, and the bone under the empty space begins to shrink. A single-tooth dental implant replaces both the root and the crown, filling the gap without touching the healthy teeth beside it.
Cityview Dental Arts, the Dental Group of Chicago office serving Bucktown, places and restores single implants as part of our dental implants in Bucktown. Your exam, placement, and final crown typically happen in our office on Armitage Avenue, so you rarely need to see anyone outside our team.
A single-tooth implant has three parts. A small titanium post sits in the jawbone and acts as the new root. An abutment connects the post to a custom crown, which is shaped and shaded to blend with the teeth around it. Once the post bonds with the bone, the new tooth is stable enough for normal biting and chewing.
Implants are built for the long haul. According to ADA News from the American Dental Association, a small long-term study found 95.6% of single-tooth implants were still in place after 38 to 40 years, though many of the crowns on top had been replaced along the way. The post can last for decades, while the crown may need an update at some point.
Dr. Bock founded Cityview Dental Arts and continues to treat patients from the Bucktown office today. His long history in the neighborhood means many patients have trusted him with their care for years, now backed by the resources of Dental Group of Chicago.
A single implant is designed for one missing or failing tooth with healthy teeth on either side. These are some of the most common reasons patients ask about one.
Healthy gums and enough jawbone help an implant succeed, and we check both before recommending treatment. If several teeth in one arch are failing, All-on-4 dental implants in Bucktown may be a better fit than placing implants one at a time.
A traditional dental bridge in Bucktown fills a gap by attaching a false tooth to crowns on the teeth beside it. That means reshaping those neighboring teeth, even when they are healthy. An implant stands on its own, so the teeth around it stay untouched.
A removable partial denture is another option, but it can shift while you eat and needs to come out for cleaning. A single implant stays fixed, and you brush and floss it like a natural tooth. Our blog compares dental implants and traditional solutions side by side.
Single-tooth implant treatment usually unfolds over a few months, with most of that time spent healing between visits.
We start with an exam, digital X-rays, and scans to measure the bone where the implant will go and check the health of nearby teeth and gums.
If the damaged tooth is still in place, it is removed with a tooth extraction in Bucktown. When the bone is too thin, guided bone and tissue regeneration in Bucktown can help rebuild the area first.
The post is placed with local anesthesia and left to bond with the bone over several months. Once it is stable, we attach the abutment and a custom crown matched to your smile.
Most patients notice mild soreness and some swelling for a few days after placement, which usually responds to over-the-counter pain relief and cold compresses. Many people return to work or school within a day or two.
Chew on the other side and stick to softer foods while the site heals, and keep the area clean as directed. If a temporary tooth covers the gap, we show you how to care for it until your final crown is ready.
An implant crown cannot decay, but the gum around it can become inflamed if plaque builds up. Brush twice a day, floss or use a small interdental brush around the implant, and keep up with professional cleanings.
At each checkup, our team looks at the gum tissue, checks the crown for wear, and makes sure your bite feels even. A night guard may help protect the crown if you grind your teeth while you sleep.
An implant is an investment in a tooth meant to last, so we make the numbers clear from the start. Our team reviews your dental coverage with you before treatment and outlines the cost of each step, including any extraction or grafting your case may need.
Cherry financing lets you pay the remaining balance over time. New patients without dental insurance can begin with a $99 visit, which covers an initial cleaning, a comprehensive exam, and a full set of digital X-rays.
Dr. Jerome Bock founded Cityview Dental Arts and continues to care for patients at our Bucktown office. Our practice is part of Dental Group of Chicago, recognized as a Top Implant Provider 2025, and we handle most steps of implant care in-house, from the first scan to the final crown.
Evening hours until 8 p.m. Monday through Wednesday make it easier to fit visits around work. While you are here, our comfort menu offers heated blankets, eucalyptus wipes, fresh fruit, and water bottles.
The implant post can last for decades with good daily care and regular checkups. The crown on top may need to be replaced at some point because of normal wear.
The area is numbed with local anesthesia during placement, so most patients feel pressure rather than sharp pain. Mild soreness afterward typically fades within a few days.
From placement to final crown, treatment usually takes a few months because the post needs time to bond with the jawbone. Cases that need an extraction or bone grafting first may take longer.
In most cases, yes. The crown is custom made to match the shape and shade of your surrounding teeth, so it blends into your smile.
In many cases, yes. The bone under a gap can shrink over time, so some patients need bone grafting before placement, and your scans show whether that step is needed.
It depends on the health of the neighboring teeth, your jawbone, and your goals. An implant leaves nearby teeth untouched, while a bridge may make sense if those teeth already need crowns.
Brush twice a day and clean between the implant and nearby teeth with floss or an interdental brush. Regular professional cleanings help keep the surrounding gums healthy.
Coverage varies from plan to plan, and some plans contribute toward parts of treatment such as the exam, extraction, or crown. Our team reviews your coverage before treatment, and Cherry financing can help with any remaining balance.
Our Bucktown office, Cityview Dental Arts, is located at 2232 W. Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60647.
Cityview Dental Arts is open Monday through Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Tap any Book Appointment button on this page to pick a time that works for you, and our team will confirm your visit. We welcome new patients.
Cityview Dental Arts gives Bucktown patients one place for implant planning, placement, and the crown that completes it. Backed by Dental Group of Chicago, our Armitage Avenue team pairs neighborhood convenience with flexible payment options and evening appointments.
If a missing or failing tooth has you chewing carefully or hiding your smile, a single implant may help you feel like yourself again. Contact Cityview Dental Arts to book your single-tooth implant consultation.
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Chicago, IL
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