A single tooth implant replaces one missing tooth with a titanium (or zirconia) post placed into the jawbone, topped with an abutment and a crown shaped to match your bite. It's the standard fix for a tooth lost to decay, injury, or a failed root canal, and done well it should function and look like the tooth it replaced. We've identified 22 providers in Greer offering this service, ranging from general dentists who place and restore implants in-house to oral surgeons and periodontists who handle the surgical placement while a restorative dentist finishes the crown.
What the process actually involves
Most cases run in stages: a consult with imaging (usually a 3D CT scan) to check bone volume, the surgical placement of the implant post, a healing period of several months for osseointegration (the bone fusing to the implant), and then the abutment and crown placement. If your jawbone has thinned from the tooth being missing a while, you may need a bone graft first, which adds time and cost. Total treatment can take anywhere from three to eight months, sometimes longer with grafting.
What to look for in a provider
Check whether the practice takes their own 3D scans or refers out, how many single-tooth cases they handle in a typical year, whether the same office does both surgery and restoration or coordinates with a specialist, and what their policy is if an implant fails to integrate. Ask to see before-and-after photos of similar cases, not just marketing shots. Straightforward communication about timelines and total cost (not just the "starting at" number) is a good sign.
How our scoring works
Our ranking weighs verified reviews, credentials, transparency around pricing, and consistency of outcomes reported by patients. For the full breakdown of Greer providers ranked side by side, see our best dental implants providers guide. If you want the details on how we score and rank, read our methodology.
