How Many Teeth Can Implants Replace

Whether you have one missing tooth or an entire row, it’s important to have these teeth replaced. There are a few different teeth replacement options that your dentist may consider after they perform an oral exam. One popular option is dental implants.

What Are Dental Implants?

Dental implants are dental prosthetics that require the placement of a metal rod or rods in the jawbone of a patient to hold a replacement tooth or set of teeth in place. Unlike other replacement methods, implants are considered a “permanent” solution (although the prosthetic tooth or teeth may need to eventually be replaced).

Why Dental Implants?

There are a variety of reasons why you’ll want to consider dental implants for your missing teeth. These include:

Stronger bite strength. If you have missing teeth, you understand how difficult it makes it to eat your favorite foods. It can be hard to bite and chew properly with a couple of missing teeth. With a lot of missing teeth, it can be practically impossible to eat some foods. Dental implants return your bite strength, allowing you to eat most or all of your favorite foods.
Prevents teeth migration. Teeth migration is a very serious issue. While it’s not immediate, over time your teeth will begin to shift to fill the hole where a tooth or teeth are missing. This can lead to crowding, impacting, and crookedness. Teeth replacements help to ensure healthy teeth don’t migrate.
Better oral health. With teeth migration often comes poor oral health. It can be difficult to brush and floss with crowded and crooked teeth. This increases the risk of gum disease and tooth decay. By keeping your healthy teeth in place, implants help with your oral health.
A beautiful smile. Implants return your smile to its former glory. You can smile wide and proud without a gap in your teeth.