I Have 5 Missing Teeth, Anterior. I Have 3 Dental Implants Done. Is That Enough, Aesthetically? Durability?

My implants are not over yet. I am in the healing process. I was really concerned what will look like after. Originally the dentist wants 2 dental implants. I suggested 3. I am mostly concerned what will look like after.

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Ideally when restoring an anterior case I like to place an implant in every other site. If you are missing five teeth, three implants would be ideal. If you have adequate soft tissue, by using this technique, your dentist will have the ability to develop a more natural appearing soft tissue profile where the teeth will appear to be growing out of the soft tissue with gum tissue filling the areas between the teeth. If implants are placed side by side, it may be... more

Proper Number of Dental Implants For Missing Teeth

This case depends on whch teeth are actually missing, the amount of gum tissue you have, the thickness of tissue you have, the shape of your dental arch, smile line and your bite. You are correct in that 3 implants will most likely be better than two, especially if you are having a bridge made for the prosthesis. Placement position of the implants is imperative. One can have an entire arch of teeth placed on four implants, but requires a hybrid type of prosthesis for good... more

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Are Three Dental Implants Enough To Rebuild My 5 Front Teeth?

Rebuilding fron teeth with dental implants can be life changing! Three implants is probably the right number, but it mostly depends upon where the implants are positioned. Dental implants have amazing strength, so that's not usually the problem. WIth front teeth the exact positioning of the implants can affect how well the gum fills in between the front teeth. If implants are too close, you may wind up with unnatural looking gums. If the implants are already in, then at this... more

Number of implants to restore a smile.

There is a varying amount of literature about the appropriate number of implants to support teeth. The answer is simple... it depends. We can often rebuild an entire jaw on 4-6 implants. There are key implant positions. These are usually at the last teeth on either side being replaced, there is then a need to support in the middle. if you are missing 5 teeth in the front of the mouth then 3 implants sounds reasonable, 2 would have been too few in my opinion... more

Functional & Aesthetic Reconstruction in the Anterior Maxilla

When planned and executed properly, 3 implants will suffice to create a functional and aesthetic restoration of the missing teeth. Some critical factors that must be considered by your dentist and lab are: 1. Occlusion- the way your lower teeth will touch the implant teeth. If nt done properly, this could lead to early failure of one or more of the implants. 2. Volume of gingival tissue 3. Zirconia(white) vs. Titanium(silver looking) abutments- this can affect how the... more