Dental Implants - Replacing Individual Teeth

A crown mounted on a conventional dental implant may be the best choice if you have a single tooth missing in the upper or lower jaw. If you have lost several teeth there are two solutions: separate crowns on dental implants or a bridge attached to several dental implants.

SINGLE TOOTH - Step by Step

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The need to replace a missing tooth could be the result of an accident or because there was no predisposition for a tooth at birth.

Step 2
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The dental implant is installed in the jawbone. No healthy teeth are affected or damaged. With other replacement solutions, adjacent teeth might need to be ground down to support a bridge.

Step 3 Dental Implants - Conventional Implant - Step 3

An abutment is attached to the dental implant. A crown is then placed on the abutment, fitting perfectly at the edge of the gum.

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The new tooth is now complete and it is virtually impossible to see the difference between the existing teeth and the new tooth.

SEVERAL TEETH - Step by Step

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Some people lose teeth in the back of the mouth. This is typically caused by gum infection (periodontitis) or by teeth cracking due to previous fillings.

Step 2

Dental Implants - Conventional Implant (Several Teeth) - Step 2 Between two and four dental implants are installed for a dental implant bridge. This solution does not affect your own teeth. The bridge will function for many years, regardless of the condition of your existing teeth.

Step 3
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Abutments are attached to the dental implants. The next step is to fit a bridge; the new set of teeth is placed on the abutments.

Step 4

Dental Implants - Conventional Implant (Several Teeth) - Step 4 The dental implant bridge is now in place and can withstand the strong chewing forces that occur in the back of the mouth. It feels and functions like natural teeth.