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How Many Artificial Teeth Can One Implant Support?
Dental implants are tiny metal posts surgically inserted in the jawbone to replace one or more teeth. Many patients love dental implants because they are designed like natural teeth. Unlike dentures or bridges that only replace the crown, dental implants replace the entire tooth from the root up. Due to the unique implant design, they replace your missing teeth with incredible function and aesthetics.
Have you lost teeth in Tysons, Virginia? You are probably wondering how many implants you need to restore your smile. At Avanti Dentistry, we understand the significance of this decision and are here to guide you through the process with expertise and care.
How many missing teeth can one implant support?
Generally, one implant replaces one missing tooth with the help of a crown. However, one tooth can support a maximum of three artificial teeth in a row using a fixed bridge. Often called an implant-supported bridge, this tooth restoration fills gaps in the mouth to restore your smile’s function and aesthetics.
If you want to replace more than three teeth, you need more than one implant. Typically, you need at least 4-6 implants per jaw to replace an entire arch of missing teeth. Known as full-mouth dental implants, these restorations are a conservative and affordable solution for complete mouth restoration.
How does the dental implant procedure work?
Your dental implant treatment starts with a consultation with a qualified dentist to assess your candidature for implantology. This exam includes thoroughly examining your teeth, gums, and bones using digital X-rays, photographs, and 3D scans. Your dental implant procedure takes a digital-led approach to minimize complications.
Once we establish your eligibility for an implant, the next step is to place the implants surgically. Sometimes, you may need pre-surgery procedures like tooth extraction or bone graft to prepare your bone for an implant.
We carry out the implant surgery after numbing your gums with local anesthetics. However, if you are anxious about the procedure, talk to our dental team about sedation dentistry. Once you are at ease, the dentist will incise your gums and bone to place a titanium post. After placing the implant, we close the surgical site with sutures.
For 3-6 months, we’ll leave the implant to heal and fuse with the jawbone through osseointegration. After fusion, you’ll return to our office to place an abutment through a minor surgery (sometimes, we can place an abutment during implant surgery). An abutment is a small metal connector that links the implant fixture to the final restoration.
The final step is to restore your implant with a crown, bridge, or denture, depending on the number of teeth lost.
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What are the benefits of dental implants?
Dental implants offer numerous benefits, whether used to restore one or multiple teeth.
Some include:
- Durability
- Easy maintenance
- Restored oral function
- They prevent bone loss by stimulating your bone
- Renewed confidence
- They don’t alter the nearby teeth
- Natural look and appearance
Where can I learn more about dental implants?
Do you have more questions about dental implants? We are here to answer your questions until you are comfortable—call (703) 952-0663 to talk to Dr. Farshad Farhoumand and his team.
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Avanti Dentistry - Tysons Corner, Virginia
Providing the highest level of care with dedication and commitment is the goal of every physician at Avanti Dentistry in Tysons Corner, Virginia. Patient comfort and safety take utmost priority for the team that has many years of experience behind them. The team comprises:
Bach Nguyen, DDS is a General Dentist: He earned his Bachelor of Science in biology from George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia, and his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Howard University College of Dentistry in Washington, DC.
Board-certified Periodontist Christopher Drennen, DDS is a graduate from Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine where he also pursued a postgraduate residency in periodontology. He has also studied at the International College of Dentists and has lectured at many organizations.
Farshad Farhoumand, DDS graduated from Georgetown University School of Dentistry. He treats all types of dental concerns, from aesthetic treatments to reconstructive dental procedures, and specializes in implants. He was selected as one of America’s Top Dentists of 2013 and won the Best of Vienna 2012 Award in General and Cosmetic Dentistry.
Prosthodontist Fotini Chrisopoulos, DDS, MSC is a board-eligible dental specialist. She graduated from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece, and served as a dentist for the Greek Military National Guard before pursuing her Master of Science in Prosthodontics at Columbia University. She completed surgical implant training at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry as a Chief Fellow. She is a recognized Top Prosthodontist and Dentist.
Board-certified Endodontist Nicholas Leon-Guerrero, DDS is fully trained in conventional, regenerative, minimally invasive, and surgical endodontics. He earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree at the University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry in San Francisco, California. After graduation, he completed a general practice residency at Kings County Hospital Center in Brooklyn, New York and earned a Certificate in Endodontics from the Columbia University College of Dental Medicine.
All these physicians are concerned about expanding their knowledge and expertise in their respective area and follow hours of continuing education to stay abreast of the latest developments in dentistry. They are members of various prestigious professional associations and have received many accolades including awards and honors from their peers and the community. Most of them perform volunteer work both here and abroad during their free time and carry out lecturing duties to help others further their education.
