Dental implants are one of the most reliable and recommended treatment options for patients who have a single missing tooth or multiple missing teeth. They offer a range of benefits, including a comfortable fit, natural appearance, fewer food restrictions and long-term durability.
Anyone who is interested in replacing multiple missing teeth in the most effective and durable manner possible should consider and discuss with a dentist whether or not dental implants are right for them. Dental implants are a great way to replace a section of missing teeth, an entire row of missing teeth or all teeth inside of the mouth.
Dental implants are a method of teeth replacement that involves three different components, which are the implant, abutment and artificial teeth. They can be used to replace a single missing tooth through a dental crown, or the dentist can use multiple implants and either a partial or complete denture that is permanently fixed to the implants.
Implants can replace multiple missing teeth. For a section of missing teeth, the dental professional will likely recommend a dental bridge to fill in the space left by the missing teeth. For patients who are missing an entire row of teeth, a complete denture attached through a process known as full arch replacement is likely best. When compared to traditional dentures, dental implants offer a more secure hold to the dentures and the replacement teeth are not removable by the patient.
Dental implants involve a longer and more invasive process than traditional dentures for multiple teeth replacement. The first step in the process is a consultation visit with a dental professional that offers dental implants. If the patient decides to move forward, and they have enough existing bone and are in good oral health, then they are ready for the implant placement. It takes several months for the mouth to heal and for the implants to fuse together with the jawbone, and the abutment and bridge or denture is placed afterward.
After the treatment process is complete, the dental professional overseeing treatment will likely require in-office follow-up visits to ensure the dental implants remain in good condition and there are no complications. They may also offer insights into how to care for the dental implants at home, which likely includes a good and consistent oral care routine, limiting foods and drinks that are bad for gums and teeth and checking for signs of complications.
Here at our dentistry, we take pride in helping patients who have multiple missing teeth achieve an attractive smile that they can be proud of, along with giving them more dietary options and ensuring they have a comfortable set of replacement teeth. If you are missing multiple teeth and want to find out if dental implants are right for you, then reach out to our team today for more information.
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