{"id":685,"date":"2018-02-07T19:23:47","date_gmt":"2018-02-07T19:23:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.drbobbycarmen.com\/blog\/?p=685"},"modified":"2018-03-07T20:55:22","modified_gmt":"2018-03-07T20:55:22","slug":"dental-implant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.drbobbycarmen.com\/blog\/2018\/02\/dental-implant\/","title":{"rendered":"What Happens if I Need More Than one Dental Implant?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-686\" src=\"https:\/\/www.drbobbycarmen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/AdobeStock_112836383-1-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"Dentist showing patient a dental implant model\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.drbobbycarmen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/AdobeStock_112836383-1-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.drbobbycarmen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/AdobeStock_112836383-1-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.drbobbycarmen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/AdobeStock_112836383-1-1024x683.jpeg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>While many dentists consider <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drbobbycarmen.com\/dental-implants.html\">dental implants<\/a> to be a staple of effective tooth replacement services, these restoration options are still relatively unheard of for most patients. If you\u2019re missing one or more teeth, versatile dental implant supported tooth replacement plans may be just what you need. Dental implants are positioned below the gums to replace missing tooth roots and support replacement teeth. For a single lost tooth, this is relatively straightforward. An implant post is placed, and a replacement tooth is fixed to the top of the implant. When it comes to more complex tooth replacement plans, patients have questions. What happens if I have more than one missing tooth? Do I need a dental implant and dental crown for every lost tooth? In this post, we\u2019ll discuss some of the basics of dental implant tooth replacement for patients missing multiple teeth.<br \/>\n<!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>How Dental Implants Work<\/h2>\n<p>For patients with more than one missing tooth, we will not likely recommend a dental implant post and dental crown to replace every single tooth. This would be costly and require extremely invasive surgical treatment. Instead, we will likely recommend the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>To replace two or more consecutive teeth, we\u2019ll create a fixed bridge by fusing together a row of replacement teeth. Then, a dental implant posts will be placed on both ends of the fixed bridge to provide support.<\/li>\n<li>To replace several consecutive and nonconsecutive teeth, we will create a partial denture. Partials use gum colored base materials to support the replacement teeth, fitting snuggly between remaining teeth. We can usually use two to four implants to support these prosthetics.<\/li>\n<li>For a complete row of missing teeth, we\u2019ll use four to six dental implant posts to support a full denture. Crafted like partials using a gum colored base material to support a row of teeth, dentures are fitted against the gum line and attached to implant posts, recreating natural form and function.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>The Dental Implant Process<\/h2>\n<p>Regardless of how many dental implant posts you need, the process will be similar. During the first phase of treatment, we surgical position your implant posts. Then, a protective cap is attached to allow the implant to heal while maintaining space to attach the restoration. It can take three to six months for an implant to fully fuse with soft tissue. When this process is complete, you\u2019ll come back to our office where we\u2019ll design and place a custom tooth replacement prosthetic.<\/p>\n<h2>Meet Dr. Carmen<\/h2>\n<p>At the Norman dental office of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drbobbycarmen.com\/meet-the-dentist.html\">Bobby J. Carmen, DDS<\/a>, we are happy to offer dental implant supported tooth replacement plans for our patients. Whether you\u2019re missing one tooth or a complete row of teeth, our skilled dentist and caring dentistry team will partner with you to fully restore your smile from the roots up. We look forward to helping you get back your healthy, happy smile. If you\u2019re ready to get started or you want to find out more about your tooth replacement options, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drbobbycarmen.com\/contact.html\">contact<\/a> our caring team to schedule a tooth replacement consultation today. We\u2019ll help you better understand your options and find the best treatment for your unique needs.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>While many dentists consider dental implants to be a staple of effective tooth replacement services, these restoration options are still relatively unheard of for most patients. If you\u2019re missing one or more teeth, versatile dental implant supported tooth replacement plans may be just what you need. 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