Implants: Multiple Teeth

In cases of non-consecutive implant placement the procedure involved is identical to a single tooth replacement. In other cases, where multiple teeth are involved, the procedure varies quite a bit. You will schedule an appointment with our front desk staff and we will take X-rays and impressions. Once we evaluate the morphology of the edentulous area we will begin to craft a treatment plan just for you.

When you come in for your next appointment you will undergo some form of pain management with local anesthetic, sedation or general anesthesia. Then, one of our expert dentists will drill a titanium implant into your jawbone. Over the next few months, the implant and the bone are bonded together to form an anchor for your artificial tooth. A temporary tooth replacement can be worn over the implant site.

Dental implants provide several advantages over other teeth replacement options. In addition to looking and feeling like natural teeth, implant-supported bridges replace teeth without support from adjacent natural teeth. Other treatments for consecutive teeth loss like fixed bridges or removable partial dentures are dependent on support from adjacent teeth.

Best of all is that because implants will replace some of your tooth roots, your bone is better preserved, preventing bone loss. With a fixed bridge or removable partial denture, the bone surrounding the tooth root will begin to resorb, or be recycled back into the body (see research here). Unlike any other dental procedure dental implants integrate with your jawbone, helping to maintain jaw and facial structural strength and form.

Ultimately in comes down to this: implants are the most esthetic, the most functional and the most comfortable alternative to natural teeth. Gums and bone can recede around a fixed bridge or removable partial denture, leaving a visible defect. With dental implants, they do not. Even in cases where several implants support multiple teeth, the titanium screw is strong enough and durable enough that more than one tooth can be supported at a time without any noticeable degradation in function.

Once the implant process is completed, you’ll enjoy a beautiful, natural-looking smile for many years to come, along with renewed self-confidence and no more mouth discomfort! For more information about restoring your smile with dental implants, or to schedule a free consultation with Dr. Garg and his team, contact the Center for Dental Implants at one of our locations around Miami today!