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The gold standard for replacing one missing tooth — without grinding down the healthy teeth beside it.
Losing a single tooth doesn't have to mean disturbing the healthy ones on either side of it. A single tooth implant is the gold standard for replacing one missing tooth — a stand-alone titanium root and custom crown that looks, feels and works just like the tooth you lost, without grinding down a single neighbor.
At our Encino office at 16661 Ventura Blvd, Suite 815 (91436), Dr. Philip Farzad places single tooth implants as the most conservative, longest-lasting way to fill a gap. Unlike a traditional bridge, which requires reshaping the two adjacent teeth to anchor a false one in the middle, an implant stands entirely on its own. That means the surrounding teeth stay completely untouched — no enamel removed, no extra strain — and the tooth that was missing is simply restored, cleanly and permanently.
The reason implants feel so natural is that they replace the whole tooth, not just the visible part. A small titanium post takes the place of the missing root, and a custom crown sits on top. Together they restore full bite strength so you can eat what you love, bring back the confidence of a complete smile, and hold everything in proper alignment so neighboring teeth don't drift into the empty space over time.
There's an under-the-surface benefit that matters just as much. When a tooth is lost, the jawbone beneath it no longer gets the stimulation it needs and slowly begins to shrink — a process that can change your bite and even the shape of your face. Because a titanium implant integrates directly into the bone and acts like a real root, it keeps that bone active and healthy, preserving your facial structure in a way no bridge or removable option can.
We care for patients across Encino, Sherman Oaks, Tarzana and the greater San Fernando Valley, and our second office in Palmdale serves the Antelope Valley with the same standard of care. If you're missing a tooth — or facing an extraction — Dr. Farzad will walk you through whether a single tooth implant is right for you, explain every step in plain language, and help make the investment comfortable with financing options. New patients are always welcome at both locations, and we accept most PPO insurance.
A stand-alone implant fills the gap without grinding down or altering the healthy teeth beside it.
A custom crown matched to your smile restores bite strength and confidence like the real thing.
The titanium post stimulates the bone like a natural root, preventing the bone loss that changes facial structure.
With good hygiene and routine checkups, a single tooth implant can last decades — often a lifetime.
We assess your oral health, bone density and smile goals to confirm an implant is the right fit.
A titanium post is gently placed in the jawbone to serve as a stable, permanent tooth root.
Over a few months the implant fuses with the bone — a natural process called osseointegration.
A custom crown, matched in color, shape and size, is secured on top to complete your smile.
Encino & Palmdale · New patients welcome · Most PPO insurance accepted.