Can you get a dental implant for just one tooth?

Yes. A dental implant can replace just one missing tooth.

Implants can be used to replace a single tooth or several teeth, and they are designed to support a crown, bridge, or denture. For a single tooth, the implant acts like an artificial root in the jaw, and a crown is attached on top so it looks and functions like a natural tooth.

This option is often chosen when the surrounding teeth are healthy because it avoids shaving down adjacent teeth for a bridge. It can also help preserve jawbone in the area of the missing tooth. Whether it is suitable depends on the amount of bone, gum health, and your overall medical condition.