Multiple Tooth Loss

Dental Implants Used in Multiple Tooth Replacement

This is an example of how a dental implant are used to replace multiple missing teeth.

Advantages

No grinding of adjacent teeth
No Need for root canals
Stimulates bone/gum tissue, thus preventing any bone defects
Look and feel like natural teeth

Replacing a single missing tooth with an implant has the advantage of removing the need to grind down adjacent teeth as you would to place a bridge. Occasionally, this grinding process can lead to the need for further treatment such as root canal therapy on these prepared teeth. Bridges that are not kept clean can result in decay under the bridge and result in further tooth loss. Remember dental implants can't get decay.

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Click above to see a 3-D video on how multiple Dental Implant are used to restore 3 posterior/back teeth

	Click below to download and print the following dental implant brochures
	Dental Implant Brochure (comprehensive)
	Dental Implant Brochure (overview)
	Single Tooth Replacement Brochure
	Front Tooth Replacement Brochure
	Back Tooth Replacement Brochure
	Full Upper Denture Replacement Brochure
	Full Lower Denture Replacement Brochure

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Fixed Partial Denture (Bridge)

First the abutments are cut down so that the bridge can fit on top of the teeth

Note how the bridge fits over the shaved teeth.

After the fit is checked the bridge is cemented. The bridge can not be flossed thus to keep it clean other interproximal aids must be used including a floss threader or a proxabrush.

Disadvantages

Extra forces are placed on the supporting teeth

Must grind/or shave the supporting teeth

Possible need for a root canal

Risk for decay under the bridge

Not able to floss the bridge (must use other aids)

Lack of stimulation of bone leading to jaw bone defects (see pictures)

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Removable Partial Denture





		Disadvantages Extra forces are placed on the supporting teeth which can lead to tooth mobility Risk for decay or bone loss around the teeth that support the partial denture Food collects underneath the partial denture Uncomfortable May see metal clasps/arm Lack of stimulation of bone leading to jaw bone defects (see pictures)

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