{"id":388,"date":"2024-02-22T03:47:00","date_gmt":"2024-02-22T03:47:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.danajonesdds.com\/blog\/?p=388"},"modified":"2024-03-22T03:52:13","modified_gmt":"2024-03-22T03:52:13","slug":"find-out-how-many-dental-implant-you-will-need","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.danajonesdds.com\/blog\/find-out-how-many-dental-implant-you-will-need\/","title":{"rendered":"How Many Dental Implants Do I Need?"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Model500,000 people every year are choosing dental implants<\/a> to replace their missing teeth. A dental implant is the only method to mimic a natural tooth from the root up. A single dental implant can be used to replace a missing tooth, but what if you have lost several teeth? Here\u2019s how many dental implants you\u2019ll need, depending on your severity of tooth loss.<\/p>\n

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How Does a Dental Implant Work?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Traditional bridges, partials, and dentures only treat the portions of teeth above the gum line. A dental implant differs because it also replaces the tooth root. A titanium post is surgically placed into the jawbone to serve as a root. Bone fuses with titanium through a process called osseointegration, allowing the post to remain in place forever, potentially. An abutment is connected to the post to attach a restoration, like a crown, bridge, or denture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Options for Replacing Lost Teeth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re missing several teeth, every tooth may not need a dental implant. Instead, you can benefit from an implant-supported bridge or denture. Although every case differs, here\u2019s what you can expect when replacing your missing teeth with dental implants:<\/p>\n\n\n\n