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25 September 2019
Missing Teeth? Get Dental Implants
Missing Multiple Teeth
If you are missing multiple teeth then dental implants are usually still 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 there are multiple teeth restored with implants they are normally joined together. This means that the crowns on them are normally fused together. Visually they look individual but by joining them we reduce the potential for problems of overloading and therefore reduce the complication rates.
When placing multiple implants they 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 teeth sooner.
Alternatives to multiple implants would be dentures or bridges.
I can't stop smiling and I have a lot more confidence [...] it's a walk in the park really and the end results speak for themselves
Colin Gillick, Aughrim, Co. Wicklow
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Missing a Single Tooth
If you are missing a single tooth then usually a single dental implant is the answer. This is a root shaped screw placed in between the adjacent teeth. After healing for a few months a crown is placed on top and screwed in or bonded to the implant. It has advantages over other options as it doesn’t get tooth decay and it usually looks and feels just like your own.
Alternatives to this include a bridge or dentures. Bridges normally require drilling of the adjacent teeth and dentures are normally loose and cause gum disease and bone loss.