Are One-Piece Implants Better Than Two-Piece Implants?

In this video, Dr. Robert Ellis compares traditional two-piece implants with one-piece implants, explaining why the simpler design often leads to faster healing, lower costs, and fewer complications.

A conventional implant is a two-piece system. The root portion is placed into the bone beneath the gum tissue, where it heals for about 4–6 months. After healing, the implant is uncovered, and a connector is added through the gum tissue. Finally, a porcelain crown is placed on top.

A one-piece implant combines all these components into a single unit, with the crown attaching directly to the top. One-piece implants are simpler to place, easier on patients, faster to heal, less expensive, and generally associated with fewer complications. They also show a lower risk of peri-implantitis, which is an infection that tends to occur more often with larger, two-piece implants.

The one-piece implant is a straightforward, reliable design that has been used for nearly 40 years with little change, and it is likely to become the dominant option in the market.

If you or someone you love is struggling with missing teeth or loose dentures, contact Dr. Robert Ellis in Rigby, ID, for a free consultation to learn how our life-changing treatments can enhance your smile, improve your function, and restore your self-confidence.

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