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Single Tooth Dental Implants in Salt Lake City, UT

Single Tooth Dental Implants That Complete Your Smile

You deserve a permanent solution that replaces your missing tooth with one that looks, feels, and functions just like your natural teeth. Our single tooth implant treatments restore your smile without affecting adjacent healthy teeth.
  • Preserves Healthy Teeth: Your implant doesn't require grinding down neighboring teeth like bridges do, keeping your natural teeth intact.
  • Permanent Solution: Your single tooth implant can last 25 years to a lifetime with proper care, providing lasting value and reliability.
  • Natural Function: You can bite, chew, and speak normally with your implant, restoring full confidence in your daily activities.

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Patient Stories

Hear From the Families We Serve

Our patients become part of our family, and their stories showcase the life-changing impact of compassionate, expert care. See how the right dental treatment transforms not just smiles, but entire lives.
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Sherrie Kelsch

I can chew again thanks to Dr. Sam’s amazing implant work.
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Carol Coulter

Finally, I smile easily thanks to this amazing staff and dentist

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Deb Pulsipher

Today I smile confidently thanks to having real teeth again.

Individual Tooth Replacement Solutions

What Are Single Tooth Dental Implants?

A single tooth dental implant replaces one missing tooth with a titanium post that’s surgically placed into your jawbone and topped with a custom crown. This treatment provides the most natural replacement for a lost tooth, restoring both the visible crown and the root structure beneath your gum line. Canyon Rim Dental in Salt Lake City specializes in single tooth implants that look, feel, and function exactly like your natural teeth.

Unlike bridges that require altering adjacent healthy teeth, a single implant stands independently and doesn’t affect your surrounding teeth. The titanium post fuses with your jawbone over time, creating a permanent foundation that prevents bone loss and maintains your facial structure.
  • Replaces one missing tooth with titanium post and crown
  • Functions independently without affecting adjacent teeth
  • Prevents jawbone loss and maintains facial structure

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Replace One Tooth Permanently and Naturally

Benefits of Single Tooth Dental Implants

Single tooth implants replace your missing tooth with a permanent solution that looks, feels, and functions exactly like your natural tooth. You’ll have a complete smile without affecting your healthy adjacent teeth.
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  • Keep Your Healthy Teeth Untouched: Unlike bridges that require grinding down healthy adjacent teeth, implants preserve your natural teeth completely. Your surrounding teeth stay strong and intact for life.

  • Feel Like Your Natural Tooth: The implant root stimulates your jawbone just like your original tooth root. You'll have natural sensation and chewing power that feels completely normal.

  • Never Worry About It Falling Out: Your implant is permanently fused to your jawbone and cannot come loose or fall out. You'll eat, speak, and laugh with complete confidence in any situation.

  • Eat All Your Favorite Foods: Single tooth implants restore full chewing power, letting you bite into apples, eat corn on the cob, and enjoy steak without any restrictions or discomfort.

  • Stop Food from Getting Trapped: The implant crown eliminates the gap where food particles collect, reducing bad breath and gum irritation. You'll maintain better oral hygiene and feel more confident.

  • Prevent Your Other Teeth from Shifting: A missing tooth allows adjacent teeth to drift into the gap, creating bite problems and making cleaning difficult. Your implant maintains proper tooth spacing.

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Services Offered

98%

Satisfaction Rate

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Average Rating

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Your Single Tooth Solution Explained

Who Are Single Tooth Dental Implants For?

Losing a single tooth is more common than you might think, and you don’t have to live with an embarrassing gap or uncomfortable partial denture. You might be perfect for a single tooth dental implant if you want the most natural, permanent replacement that functions exactly like your original tooth.

Single Missing Tooth

You've lost one tooth due to injury, decay, or extraction and want a permanent replacement that doesn't affect your surrounding healthy teeth like bridges do.

Failed Root Canal or Crown

Your tooth can't be saved with additional treatment, and you need extraction followed by the best possible replacement that will last for decades.

Avoiding Removable Options

You don't want a partial denture that clips onto other teeth or comes out for cleaning, preferring a fixed solution that feels completely natural.

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Do Any of These Situations Sound Familiar to You?

  • Embarrassing Gap: You have an obvious space where a tooth is missing that makes you cover your mouth when smiling or avoid photos altogether.
  • Difficulty Chewing: Missing a tooth makes it hard to bite and chew food properly, forcing you to avoid certain foods or chew only on one side.
  • Speech Changes: The gap affects how you pronounce certain words, causing lisping or unclear speech that impacts your confidence in conversations and presentations.
  • Don't Want a Bridge: You don't want healthy adjacent teeth ground down to support a bridge, preferring to preserve your natural tooth structure whenever possible.
  • Partial Denture Problems: You hate the idea of a removable partial denture with metal clasps that show or comes out for cleaning every night.
  • Tooth Extraction Needed: Your dentist has recommended extracting a damaged tooth, and you want the best replacement option that will last the longest.

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Replace One Missing Tooth

Our Single Tooth Dental Implants Process

A single dental implant permanently replaces your missing tooth with a solution that looks and functions naturally. Here’s how we restore your complete smile with one precision-placed implant.
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Implant Site Preparation

We carefully evaluate your jawbone density and gum health to ensure optimal conditions for implant placement. If needed, we perform bone grafting or other preparatory treatments in-house to create the ideal foundation for your new tooth.
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Precise Implant Placement

Using computer-guided surgery, we place your titanium implant post exactly where your natural tooth root once was. This advanced technology ensures perfect positioning for both function and aesthetics while your implant integrates with your natural bone over the following months.
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Custom Crown Attachment

Once your implant has fully bonded with your jawbone, we attach a custom-designed crown that matches your surrounding teeth perfectly. The result is a permanent replacement that looks, feels, and functions exactly like your original tooth.

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Single Tooth Replacement

Replace Your Missing Tooth with Permanent Results

You can restore your complete smile with a single dental implant that looks, feels, and functions exactly like your natural tooth. Our implant solution preserves your jawbone and protects your adjacent teeth.

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Before & After Transformations

Creating Beautiful Smiles That Last

These transformations showcase our expertise in dental implants, cosmetic dentistry, and comprehensive smile makeovers using advanced technology like CEREC crowns. Each result represents restored confidence and the personalized care that makes Canyon Rim Dental patients feel like family.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Single Tooth Dental Implants FAQs

Single tooth implants provide the most natural replacement for missing teeth by replacing both root and crown. 
At Canyon Rim Dental, you’ll receive expertly placed implants that restore your smile’s function and appearance permanently.

What is a single tooth dental implant?

A single tooth implant consists of three parts: a titanium post surgically placed into your jawbone to replace the tooth root, an abutment that connects the post to the restoration, and a custom crown that looks and functions like your natural tooth. This complete replacement provides the most natural solution for single missing teeth.
Unlike bridges that require grinding down adjacent healthy teeth for support, single tooth implants preserve your neighboring teeth completely. Implants also replace the tooth root, helping maintain jawbone density and preventing bone loss. They’re easier to clean, don’t put stress on other teeth, and typically last longer than bridges.
Most people with good overall health and adequate jawbone density make excellent candidates for single tooth implants. You need healthy gums and sufficient bone to support the implant. Even if your bone needs augmentation, we often provide bone grafts and other preparatory treatments in-house to help you qualify for implant treatment.
The complete process typically takes 3-6 months from implant placement to final crown. After placing the implant, you’ll need 3-4 months for osseointegration (bone healing around the implant). Once healed, we’ll attach the abutment and place your custom crown. The actual surgical appointment usually takes about an hour.
We’ll ensure you’re never without a tooth in visible areas. Depending on your situation, we can provide a temporary removable partial denture, a temporary bridge, or in some cases, a temporary crown on the implant. We’ll discuss the best temporary solution for your specific case during treatment planning.
Most patients report that implant placement is much more comfortable than expected. We use local anesthesia to numb the area completely, and many patients experience minimal discomfort afterward. Any post-surgical discomfort is typically mild and easily managed with over-the-counter pain medication. Most people return to normal activities within a day or two.
Caring for your implant is just like caring for a natural tooth. Brush twice daily, floss around the implant crown, and maintain regular dental checkups and cleanings. The implant crown can’t get cavities, but you still need to keep the gums healthy around it. Good oral hygiene ensures your implant lasts for decades.
Single tooth implants have excellent success rates, typically above 95%. Success depends on factors like your overall health, bone quality, oral hygiene, and smoking status. With proper care and regular maintenance, most single tooth implants last 25 years or longer, making them an outstanding long-term investment in your oral health.
While implant failure is rare, it can occur due to infection, insufficient bone integration, excessive force, or poor oral hygiene. Early failure usually happens within the first few months, while later failure is often related to gum disease around the implant. Following post-operative instructions and maintaining excellent oral hygiene minimize these risks significantly.
Single tooth implant costs vary based on your specific needs and any preparatory treatments required. While implants cost more initially than other options, they often provide better long-term value due to their durability and the fact that they preserve adjacent teeth. We’ll provide detailed cost estimates and discuss insurance coverage and financing options during your consultation.

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Membership Plan

When Insurance Falls Short, Your Smile Doesn't Have To

You deserve quality dental care that fits your budget. The Canyon Rim Dental Membership Plan makes it possible to get the treatment you need without the complexity of insurance or financial stress.
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In-House Membership Plan

$379/yr (adult)
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  • Save $269 annually compared to paying out-of-pocket for your essential dental care
  • Two 21-Point Signature Cleanings using advanced techniques to detect problems early and prevent costly treatments
  • Comprehensive diagnostic X-rays and exams twice yearly to monitor your oral health thoroughly
  • Two fluoride treatments included to strengthen enamel and reverse early signs of decay
  • 15% discount on all dental treatments from root canals to cosmetic procedures year-round
  • $500 exclusive savings on SureSmile® clear aligners instead of the standard 15% discount
  • Skip waiting periods, deductibles, maximums, and claim denials
  • Family discount options available to protect your entire household's dental health affordably
  • Additional 5% cash/check discount at time of service for even greater savings
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Financing Options

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Quality dental care shouldn’t wait because of cost concerns. Our flexible financing plans and in-house membership options make it easy to get the treatment you deserve without financial stress.
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Advanced Technology

High-Tech Treatment for Superior Results

Our Salt Lake City office is equipped with the latest dental technology to deliver the highest quality results.

At Canyon Rim Dental, we leverage cutting-edge technology to transform your dental experience. Our CEREC® same-day system creates custom crowns, veneers, and restorations in a single visit, eliminating temporary crowns and multiple appointments. Computer-guided implant surgery ensures precise placement for optimal results and faster healing. Digital imaging and 3D scanning provide detailed views for accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.

Advanced materials and techniques minimize discomfort while maximizing precision. This technology allows us to deliver exceptional care efficiently, reducing treatment time while improving outcomes. Every innovation we adopt serves one purpose: enhancing your comfort and confidence throughout your dental journey.
  • Same-day crowns and restorations with CEREC® technology
  • Computer-guided surgery for precise implant placement
  • Digital scanning for comfortable, accurate impressions
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Meet the Doctors

Experienced Dentists Who Treat You Like Family

Dr. Sam Delahunty and Dr. Mark Soffe bring decades of combined expertise and a genuine commitment to personalized care. You’ll experience their dedication to excellence alongside the warmth and compassion that makes every visit comfortable.
Dr. Sam Delahunty

Dr. Sam Delahunty

DDS
A Salt Lake City native with specialized training in complex restorations and dental implants from his prestigious hospital residency. Dr. Delahunty graduated in the top 5% of his dental class and carries on a multi-generational legacy of exceptional dental care in the community.
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Dr. Joseph W. Stobbe Jr

Dr. Joseph W. Stobbe Jr

DDS, MDS
Dr. Joseph W. Stobbe Jr. brings over 40 years of dental excellence and Master-level expertise to Canyon Rim Dental. He completed his service as a U.S. Navy veteran and earned the highest honor in general dentistry as a Master in the Academy of General Dentistry.
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Dr. Mark Soffe

Dr. Mark Soffe

DDS
Born and raised in Utah with advanced training in biochemistry before earning his dental degree from the University of Utah. Dr. Soffe is passionate about helping patients achieve both optimal oral health and cosmetically pleasing results, believing everyone deserves fantastic dental care.
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Patient Testimonials

Hundreds of 5-Star Reviews Tell Our Story

From their very first visit, our patients often express that they feel like part of our family. These heartfelt stories truly reflect our unwavering commitment to providing compassionate care and achieving life-changing results for everyone.
I’ve never had a more enjoyable dentist experience than I did at Canyon Rim Dental. I had my new patient visit + cleaning today, and I am amazed at the kind of quality care they gave me. Shanna was my hygienist and performed the perfect balance of gentle but thorough cleaning. “Dr. Sam” was kind and informative when reviewing the visit with me. The office is equipped with the latest innovations in dentistry equipment, including AI assistance for analyzing patient X-rays. I felt like I was given the highest level of care, and I am actually looking forward to my next visit!
Amy Ward
9 months ago
Dr. Sam Delahunty is a master! He has cared for my teeth for years and he is extremely meticulous, gentle, and kind. I recommend him for everyone including children! He has invested in the very latest technology to ensure the more comfortable, efficient, and affordable dental care. Dr. Sam is amazing!!!
Carolyn Sharette
8 months ago
They were amazing for me as a new patient! Staff were very warm and friendly and clear with communication. They have an intake survey that asks what they can do to make dental work more comfortable for you and your level of dental anxiety, which is awesome! I’m very glad to have found this place 🙂
Sami Rackman
11 months ago
I loved all of the staff. There were very kind and understanding. They let me know in details that I could understand as well as answered various questions I had. It had been at least two years since seeing a dentist and I was looking for one I could see since I got a new insurance. I also went in for a suspected cavity I may have had due to some pain that I was having for over a month. They checked as well as told me I needed to have a root canal procedure. They told me after they got some of it done that they still have some more time for me to finish the temporary crown until the final part. I really appreciate this
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1 year ago
I have been a terrible adult and neglected finding a dentist since I left the Kent, WA area in 2016 (don’t tell my wonderful dentist there he would be so disappointed in me) Shor story is it’s now 2025 and I wish I would have search sooner. DR. SAM DELAHUNTY performed a what felt to me like a complex root canal therapy for me today in not only a professional manner and expedient manner but also with kindness and care that you really want when people are drilling around sensitive nerves. He answered any questions I had and even followed up later with me in the evening. I have plenty more work for their team ( don’t neglect your teeth cleanings kids) and i am nothing but excited to return for the offices services. I wish i would have caught the names of all the staff in the office they are always so friendly. Cannot recommend this office more.
Chase Pinkney
10 months ago
After 15 years away from the dentist, I had a great experience getting my wisdom teeth removed—quick, painless, and very comfortable, with a smooth healing process. The staff and Dr. Sam were wonderful!
Sydney Corbin
10 months ago

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Conveniently Located in Salt Lake City

Our practice is conveniently located near the corner of 3300 S and S Oakwood St, just a short distance from I-215. For generations, we’ve proudly served the Canyon Rim neighborhood and the greater Salt Lake City communities, building lasting relationships with our patients.
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Single Tooth Solution

Replace Your Missing Tooth With the Best Option

A single tooth implant gives you back a complete smile without affecting your healthy adjacent teeth, providing the most natural replacement available.
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  • Eat and smile naturally with no restrictions
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