Replace one tooth without filing down the two beside it
Columbia Single Tooth Dental Implants
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Brickyard Dental Group offers single tooth dental implants in Columbia, SC, replacing missing teeth without altering neighboring teeth. Our four dentists handle everything in-house. Locally owned since 1986, with appointments as early as 7 AM.
- Associate Fellow, American Academy of Implant Dentistry (Dr. Barno)
- Fellow, International Congress of Oral Implantologists (Dr. Hartley)
Replace one missing tooth without changing the others
Our Columbia single tooth dental implant replaces a missing tooth without filing down healthy neighboring teeth, unlike a traditional bridge.
At Brickyard Dental Group, we use a 3D CBCT scan to assess your jaw and recommend the right option, whether that's an implant, crown, or bridge.
1 implant, 1 crown
Replaces one tooth while preserving neighboring teeth.
3–6 months
Typical treatment timeline, mostly for healing.
4 dentists, 1 office
Implant planning, placement, and restoration under one roof since 1986.
We serve Columbia, SC, and the surrounding Midlands, including Blythewood, Elgin, Lugoff, and Forest Acres.
How a Columbia single tooth dental implant works
A single tooth implant replaces a missing tooth with a titanium post and crown. Brickyard Dental Group handles every step in-house, from 3D scans to final restoration.
When you need more bone
If your jaw needs extra support, we offer bone grafting, socket preservation, and sinus lifts. Your plan includes any additional healing time.
What happens at each visit
Exam and scan
A CBCT scan checks your bone, nerves, and sinuses.
Treatment plan
Get your options, timeline, and costs in writing.
Implant placement
Your dentist places the titanium post under local anesthesia.
Healing
The implant fuses with your jawbone over several months.
Final crown
An abutment connects your custom crown to the implant.
Who a single tooth implant fits
A single tooth implant fits people who are missing one tooth, or who have one tooth that can't be saved, and who have enough healthy bone and gum to hold an implant. Bone volume, gum health, and general health decide it, not age.
If your tooth can still be saved, a dental crown may be the better choice, and we'll say so. You can see every option on our dental services page.
Single implant or bridge: how they compare
Both options replace one missing tooth, and they differ in what they ask of the teeth around the gap. Brickyard Dental Group places implants and makes bridges, so you get a straight comparison for your mouth.
Single implant
One post in your jaw holds one crown. The teeth on either side stay untouched.
Traditional bridge
Crowns on the teeth on either side hold a replacement tooth between them. Your dentist files down those neighboring teeth to fit the crowns.
Your scan decides
Your bone, your neighboring teeth, and your budget all shape which one your dentist recommends.
The dentists who plan and place your implant
Brickyard Dental Group's four general dentists work together in one Columbia office. Whenever possible, you see the same dentist from visit to visit instead of whoever happens to be available.
Dr. Mike Barno
Dr. Mike Barno is an Associate Fellow of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry and an Army veteran. Since 2020, he has trained postdoctoral residents in implant surgery, IV sedation, and bone grafting at the Dental College of Georgia at Augusta University.
Dr. Caroline Hartley
Dr. Caroline Hartley is a Fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists. She completed advanced implant education through the Triangle Dental Institute.
Dr. Hudson Gray
Dr. Hudson Gray completed advanced implant and surgical training during his residency at Prisma Health Richland.
Dr. Drew Edwards
Dr. Drew Edwards earned his DMD from the Medical University of South Carolina and joined the practice in 2019.
Meet all four dentists on our about page.
Staying comfortable through implant placement
Your dentist places your implant under local anesthetic, and you can add sedation if you're nervous. Dr. Barno and Dr. Gray provide moderate IV sedation, which relaxes you through a vein.
Local anesthetic for every placement
Moderate IV sedation with Dr. Barno or Dr. Gray
Nitrous oxide
Oral sedation
What a single tooth implant costs
Dental implants at Brickyard Dental Group typically range from $1,600 to $2,500, depending on your treatment needs. Your written estimate shows what your total includes, such as implant surgery, any grafting, the abutment, and your crown.
We're out-of-network with dental insurance, and our front office files your claim for you. We check your benefits and give you an estimate of what your plan may cover.
You can spread the cost into monthly payments with CareCredit, Cherry, or iCredit Works.
Eligible veterans can receive care through the VA Community Care Network.
What Brickyard patients say
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Columbia single tooth dental implant questions
A single tooth dental implant is a titanium post that replaces the root of one missing tooth, topped with an abutment and a crown. The implant stands on its own, so your dentist doesn't file down the teeth on either side. Brickyard Dental Group plans, places, and restores single implants in our Columbia office.
Your bone volume, gum health, and general health decide it, not your age. Your CBCT scan at the first visit shows your dentist where you stand, and grafting can often rebuild bone you've lost. If a crown or a bridge fits you better, we'll tell you.
Dental implants at Brickyard Dental Group typically range from $1,600 to $2,500, depending on your treatment needs. You get a written cost estimate after your scan, before treatment starts. We file your insurance claim, and CareCredit, Cherry, and iCredit Works offer monthly payments.
A straightforward single implant usually takes three to six months, and most of that time is healing while the implant fuses to your bone. Grafting adds healing time. Your dentist reviews your expected timeline with you after your CBCT scan.
Yes, in selected cases where bone quality allows. Your dentist removes the tooth and places the implant in one appointment. Your CBCT scan shows whether same-day placement is an option for you.
Your dentist places the implant under local anesthetic, and the placement is generally less uncomfortable than an extraction. A few days of soreness afterward is normal and usually manageable with over-the-counter pain relief. Dr. Barno and Dr. Gray also provide moderate IV sedation, and we offer nitrous oxide and oral sedation.
An implant replaces one tooth without filing down its neighbors, while a traditional bridge uses crowns on the neighboring teeth to hold the replacement. Your bone, the health of the teeth beside the gap, and your budget shape the choice. Your dentist walks you through both after your scan.
One missing tooth? Let's make a plan.
Book an implant consultation in Columbia, SC. Get a CBCT scan, personalized treatment plan, and costs in writing before you commit. Appointments from 7 AM, with care in English and Spanish.
Find us on
Rice Meadow Way
Looking for a dentist in Columbia who answers the phone before your workday starts? First appointments begin at 7 AM. We’re located just off the Clemson Road corridor in Northeast Columbia. Patients drive in from Blythewood, Elgin, Lugoff, Forest Acres, and Lake Carolina.
Mon 7:00–3:00
Tue–Thu 7:00–4:00
Fri 8:00–3:00