Single Tooth Implant in Wilmington, DE
Replace one missing tooth with an implant and custom crown that looks, feels, and works like your own — without grinding down the healthy teeth beside it. Consultation with a 3D scan and a written quote from Dr. Sattar A. Syed, a dual board-certified implantologist.
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What Does a Single Tooth Implant Typically Cost?
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Typical U.S. price ranges for planning purposes only — not a quote from Delaware Star Dental. Your exact written quote comes from a consultation with a 3D scan, and insurance or financing can change your out-of-pocket cost.
The Only Dentist in Delaware With This Combination
Dr. Sattar A. Syed, DMD, MAGD, DABOI, DICOI is the only dentist in Delaware to hold an Academy of General Dentistry Mastership (MAGD) and Diplomate-level board certifications in implantology from both the American Board of Oral Implantology (DABOI) and the International Congress of Oral Implantologists (DICOI). Diplomate status is the highest credential each board confers.
What that means for you: the dentist who plans your implant, places it, and restores it is the same board-certified implantologist — no referrals between offices, no starting over with a stranger halfway through.
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The Gold Standard for a Single Missing Tooth
A gap from one missing tooth rarely stays just a gap. The neighboring teeth slowly tilt into the empty space, the tooth above or below it drifts out of position, and the jawbone underneath — no longer stimulated by a tooth root — begins to shrink away. A single tooth implant stops all of that: a small titanium post takes over the job of the missing root, your bone fuses to it over a few months, and a custom crown goes on top, shaded to match the teeth on either side.
Because the implant stands on its own, nothing happens to your healthy neighboring teeth. Every case at Delaware Star Dental is planned digitally on a cone-beam CT scan before treatment starts, so placement day is predictable and the visit itself typically takes 45 to 90 minutes.
Implant or Bridge for One Missing Tooth?
The traditional alternative is a three-tooth bridge — but a bridge requires grinding down the two healthy teeth on either side of the gap to serve as anchors, and it does nothing to preserve the bone underneath. A single implant leaves the neighbors untouched, keeps the jawbone stimulated, and with routine care commonly lasts 20 years or more, while bridges typically need replacement sooner. At your consultation, Dr. Syed walks through both options honestly and gives you a written quote — the choice is always yours.
Whichever Tooth It Is, There Is a Plan for It
Front Tooth
Appearance matters most here — a temporary tooth keeps you smiling while you heal, and the final crown is custom-shaded to disappear into your smile.
Ask about this optionBack Tooth (Molar)
Chewing strength matters most here — an implant anchored in bone restores full biting force, something a removable partial can't match.
Ask about this optionMore Than One Tooth
Missing several teeth, or a whole arch? See implant bridges, All-on-4, and snap-in implant denture options.
See all implant optionsStill weighing your choices? Compare all your options in implants vs. dentures vs. bridges.
Your Consultation Includes
- A low-radiation cone-beam CT scan — a 3D map of your jaw, bone, and sinus anatomy
- A one-on-one exam with Dr. Syed, walking through your scan on screen with you
- An honest comparison of your options — a single implant, a traditional bridge, or waiting
- A written quote and timeline, with any preparatory work clearly listed
- Insurance verification and a walkthrough of financing options if there is a gap
You leave knowing exactly what your treatment involves and what it costs — with no pressure to commit on the spot.
How Treatment Works, Step by Step
- A consultation and 3D scan. We map your jaw with a low-radiation cone-beam CT scan and give you a straight answer about whether an implant is right for you.
- A written plan and quote. Timeline, cost, and any preparatory work — an extraction or bone grafting — clearly listed before you commit to anything.
- A precise placement visit. Implant placement under local anesthesia, guided by your digital plan, typically 45 to 90 minutes. Nitrous oxide is available if you're anxious — most patients are comfortable enough to drive home afterward.
- Healing, with a tooth. Over three to six months the bone fuses with the implant. A temporary tooth covers any visible gap during healing.
- Your final crown. Designed digitally, fabricated by a master ceramist, custom-shaded to your neighboring teeth, and seated by Dr. Syed — the same dentist who planned your case on day one.
Straight Answers on Cost
A single tooth implant is priced by three parts — the implant post, the abutment connector, and the custom crown — plus any preparatory work your case actually needs, like an extraction or bone grafting. Your consultation ends with a written quote covering all of it, itemized, so there are no surprise add-ons later.
- In-network with most major dental PPO plans — we verify your coverage before treatment starts
- Medicaid and Medicare patients welcome
- Out-of-network? We file the claims on your behalf
- No insurance? Ask about our In-House Dental Savings Plan
- Financing options walked through at your consult if there is a coverage gap
Want to understand what goes into the price before you visit? Read our guide: How much does a dental implant cost in Wilmington, DE?
What Our Patients Say
Dr. Syed is wonderful, and the team really does feel like extended family. The service is excellent.
During a stressful dental emergency, Dr. Syed and his team went above and beyond — coordinating with our insurance and making sure we felt supported every step of the way. We couldn't be happier; they saved the day for our family.
I've been seeing Dr. Syed for 20 years. He and his staff are friendly, knowledgeable, and great at explaining each step. Hands down the best dentist I can recommend.
Dr. Sattar A. Syed, DMD, MAGD, DABOI, DICOI
For more than 20 years, Dr. Syed has cared for Wilmington families from the same Kirkwood Highway office. He is a master-level general dentist, holds two Diplomate board certifications in dental implantology, and is a product tester for Gordon Christensen. Every implant case in our office is digitally planned by Dr. Syed before treatment begins.
Patients tell us the same thing again and again: he listens first, explains everything, and never pushes treatment you don't need.
Compare Your Implant Options
Single Tooth Implant
One missing tooth — one implant post and one custom crown, with the healthy neighbors left completely alone.
You're in the right place — book belowAll-on-4 Fixed Full-Arch
Four to six implants support a complete arch of non-removable teeth. The closest thing to growing a new set.
Compare this optionSnap-In Implant Dentures
A denture that clicks onto implants — stable while you eat and speak, removable for easy cleaning.
Compare this optionStill weighing implants against traditional bridges or dentures? Read our guide: Dental implants vs. dentures vs. bridges.
Single Tooth Implants — Frequently Asked Questions
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5507 Kirkwood Hwy, Wilmington, DE 19808
Easy parking right out front. We're across from Kirkwood Plaza and a short drive from Pike Creek, Newark, and Hockessin.