Dental implants can be used to replace multiple missing teeth if planned properly. Depending on various factors of each individual patient, implants can be used to replace each missing tooth individually or using a couple implants to replace multiple missing teeth via an implant bridge. The more teeth someone is missing, the greater the need for proper pre-treatment planning. This is crucial for those seeking treatment from a fully trained implant dentist in order to achieve long term success and to minimize possible post implant therapy prosthetic complications.
Multiple Teeth Replacement Process
Step One
- Examination, photos, diagnostic records, and x-rays
- Planning:
– Pre-treatment diagnostic wax up
– Pre-treatment Conebeam CT if needed
– Pre-treatment consultation with Surgeon
– Proper surgical guide fabrication
– Proper treatment plan and sequence development
Step Two
- Treatment presentation and acceptance
Step Three
- Removal of existing tooth followed by:
– Grafting and healing period
– Immediate implant insertion and healing
Step Four
- Implant Bridge fabrication and insertion
Complete tooth replacement options
Fixed / Non-removable
- Implant crowns and bridges
- Full arch implant bridges
Removable Implant Retained Dental Prostheses
- Implant retained bar overdentures
- Implant retained overdentures