{"id":61,"date":"2022-04-24T17:34:42","date_gmt":"2022-04-24T17:34:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thedentalsmilecenter.com\/blog\/?p=61"},"modified":"2022-05-24T17:40:45","modified_gmt":"2022-05-24T17:40:45","slug":"how-many-dental-implants-do-i-need","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thedentalsmilecenter.com\/blog\/2022\/04\/24\/how-many-dental-implants-do-i-need\/","title":{"rendered":"How Many Dental Implants Do You Really Need?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thedentalsmilecenter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/AdobeStock_46469098__1653411455_65215.jpg\" alt=\"Dentist explaining how many dental implants a patient will need\" class=\"wp-image-62\" width=\"282\" height=\"188\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thedentalsmilecenter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/AdobeStock_46469098__1653411455_65215.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.thedentalsmilecenter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/AdobeStock_46469098__1653411455_65215-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thedentalsmilecenter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/AdobeStock_46469098__1653411455_65215-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 282px) 100vw, 282px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Tooth loss affects millions of Americans every day, but modern dental solutions like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thedentalsmilecenter.com\/dental-implants.html\">dental implants<\/a> ensure you don\u2019t have to settle for an incomplete smile. If you\u2019re missing a single tooth, it\u2019s pretty clear that you\u2019ll only need one implant and a dedicated crown. But what happens if you\u2019re missing several teeth throughout your mouth or all teeth in one or both arches? You may be surprised to learn that you don\u2019t need as many implants as you\u2019d think!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Do Dental Implants Work?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dental implants consist of a titanium post that is surgically placed inside of the jawbone, a restoration that sits on top, and an abutment (or small metal connector) that attaches these components together. Because the implant is so effective at mimicking the roots of teeth, it\u2019s strong enough to hold a restoration entirely on its own. That means you won\u2019t need to worry about modifying existing teeth just so they can hold a dedicated restoration (which is necessary for a traditional bridge).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the case of a single missing tooth, the process is very cut-and-dry. An implant is placed and given several months to heal and fuse with the jawbone, then an abutment and crown are placed on top. For more complex tooth replacements, you\u2019ll need more implants to hold your restoration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Number of Implants Needed for Bridges<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are missing multiple consecutive teeth, you won\u2019t need as many implants as you may have thought. For example, if you\u2019re missing three consecutive teeth, you won\u2019t need three implants just to rebuild your smile. Instead, only two implants are necessary to hold a three-crown bridge. The implants sit on either side of the gap while the bridge fills the space. In many cases, this technique allows dentists to replace as many as four consecutive teeth as well!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What About Implant Dentures?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The same logic can be applied to implant dentures, whether they are partial or full dentures designed to replace the entire upper or lower arch. It wouldn\u2019t be feasible (or cost-effective) to place an implant for each tooth you intended to replace. For example, an implant denture (for either arch) generally requires just four to eight implants total, even though they are designed to replace 16 teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have enough bone tissue available, you may even be able to receive your new restoration the same day as your implant surgery. This treatment is referred to as \u201cfull mouth dental implants\u201d or All-on-4. In this instance, only four implants are needed to hold a full arch restoration!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your main concern with dental implant treatment is the number of implants you think you\u2019ll need, you\u2019ll want to speak with a dentist so they can help you build a personalized treatment plan. You just might be more eligible for treatment without realizing it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About Orabell Dental Implant Centers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thedentalsmilecenter.com\/meet-our-dentists.html\">dentists<\/a> of Orabell Dental Implant Centers are highly experienced in replacing teeth with personalized, long-lasting, and natural-looking dental implants. Whether you\u2019re missing one tooth or all the teeth in your smile, they hold the skills and expertise needed to ensure your patient experience is comfortable and accommodating from start-to-finish. To schedule an appointment or consultation, you can contact them through their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thedentalsmilecenter.com\/contact.html\">website.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tooth loss affects millions of Americans every day, but modern dental solutions like dental implants ensure you don\u2019t have to settle for an incomplete smile. If you\u2019re missing a single tooth, it\u2019s pretty clear that you\u2019ll only need one implant and a dedicated crown. 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