Missing Multiple Teeth
If you are missing multiple teeth then dental implants are usually the best option. It is not always necessary to place a single implant for each missing tooth. This can vary however depending on the bite you have and the forces you can generate. Your dentist will discuss the best option for you.
When multiple teeth restored with implants they are normally joined together. This means that the crowns on the implants are fused together forming an implant bridge. Visually they look individual but by joining them we reduce the potential for the problem of overloading and therefore reduce the complication rates.
Multiple implants are often placed at the same time. This means you will need to be sedated only once and will only be sore and swollen once. They will also all heal at the same time and so you will have your final teeth sooner. Alternatives to multiple implants would be dentures or bridges. Bigger dentures tend to be looser than smaller ones and longer bridges are not recommended as they put a great deal of force on the adjacent teeth and can encounter complications.
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