How Many Dental Implants Can be Placed at One Time?

Dental implants are considered to be the strongest and most long-lasting solution to missing teeth. Implants consist of three components, including a titanium post that acts as an artificial tooth root to support one or more artificial teeth.

If you have more than one missing tooth, you may be wondering how many dental implants you need and how many can be placed at one time. Greenville dentist Dr. Matthew Warner answers these questions in this blog post.

Understanding Dental Implants

Dental implants can be used to support one artificial tooth, several teeth or a full arch of teeth. If you are replacing one tooth with a dental crown, only one dental implant will need to be placed to anchor the crown. If you are replacing several teeth, you may be a suitable candidate for an implant-supported bridge. A bridge consists of an artificial tooth that is supported by surrounding teeth. One dental implant per missing tooth is typically used to support a bridge.

Implant-supported dentures are used to restore a full arch of teeth. The exact number of implants needed to stabilize full-arch dentures will depend on several factors, including the volume of bone density and the placement of the implants. As few as four and as many as eight implants can be used to support full-arch dentures.

Can You Benefit from Dental Implants?

If you are missing one or several teeth, you can benefit from dental implants. With dental implants you can:

Eat, chew, speak and smile without worrying about your teeth slipping out or shifting in the mouth
Restore good oral health
Maintain a normal facial appearance
Prevent bone loss by keeping the jawbone stimulated
Care for your artificial teeth easier than with traditional dentures
Smile comfortably and confidently again

Learn More about Dental Implants

Every dental implant case is different. Dr. Warner uses the most advanced and modern methods and technology in implant dentistry to create a personalized treatment plan for each patient. To determine whether you are a suitable candidate for dental implants, and how many you need, please schedule an appointment with Dr. Warner of Willoughby Dental. Contact our Greenville dental office by calling (864) 546-4242 today.

Dental Services

    
 
 
       Posted on Google  
   
   Karen Newcomb 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I am a newer patient to Willoughby Dental. I called on a Thursday morning and asked if they could see me later that afternoon as I was in pain. The receptionist was extremely kind and friendly, as she always is, and was able to find a spot to fit me into the schedule at the end of the day. I was extremely grateful since it was a last minute phone call and I was in pain.

Dr. Willoughby was friendly, as always, and assessed my issue. He and his assistant were able to fix my tooth Ina short amount of time. After the novacaine wore off, I was no longer in pain.

I am very grateful that Willoughby Dental is a flexible practice and was able to get me in because I was in pain. I have had dentists in the past that, even though I was in pain, they were not at all flexible and would  not fit me into the schedule to fix my issue.

I highly recommend Willoughby Dental. Dr. Willoughby is professional, knowledgeable and friendly. He cares about his patients
  
 
      Posted on Google  
   
   Blake 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Dr. Warner is by far the best dentist I’ve ever been to, both in professionalism and skill. I’ve unfortunately dealt with some unique dental issues, yet you’d never know it thanks to the comfort and care he and his team provide at every visit. They make you feel genuinely appreciated as a patient. I couldn’t imagine going anywhere else!
  
 
      Posted on Google  
   
   William Yaeger 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Had 6 month cleaning which was well done and refreshing as usual. Dr Warner’s patients always receive the best care which is why I have been a patient for many years and highly recommend him.
  
 
      Posted on Google  
   
   Patrick Hunter 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great service, pleasant staff and thorough care. Dr. Matt and his team are great. Been going here for years.
  
 
      Posted on Google  
   
   Edna Hollingsworth 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. It was a pleasant experience. Your friendliness and professionalism made me comfortable to be there.
  
 
      Posted on Google  
   
   Jennifer Russo 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Very detailed and thorough dentist and staff.
Total perfection with my tooth replacement.
Highly recommend this dental practice.