How many dental implants do I need? 2 or 10 units?

- March 15, 1403 - Implant -

How many dental implants do I need? **Dental implant** is one of the needs of toothless people, especially the elderly, who have been troubled by this toothlessness. Or the use of artificial teeth and removing and inserting them repeatedly has caused problems. The best solution to get rid of toothlessness and dentures is to use an implant and change the denture to a permanent denture. The number of dental implants needed is often a concern of many patients who come to us from inside and outside of Iran, so we thought it would be a good idea to write an article about the number of implants that may be needed and give you a full explanation. It is necessary to know that **without visiting Dr. Roshan Talab's specialized implant clinic** and **without examining the condition of your mouth and teeth**, **it is not possible to give a definitive and 100% answer regarding the number of implants you need**; But in the following, we will give you comprehensive and complete guidance so that you can know approximately the number of implants you need. ### How many dental implants do I need? For patients who have failed and damaged teeth or have flexi prostheses (soft or gel gums), dental implants are an excellent option for comfortable and painless use of teeth and bringing a smile back to their lives. When teeth are pulled out of the mouth, there are various treatment options to consider to replace them. Many patients ask us, "How many implants do I need for a fixed implant bridge or implant prosthesis?" There are several options for our patients who require a full arch of implants and this can vary from 2 implants to up to 8 implants. The amount of implant required for a full dental arch depends on several factors: - Which jaw is being treated? - How much bone is available? - The condition of the patient's muscular system and chewing - Prosthetic design (fixed or movable) > Fixed artificial teeth based on implants ### Bone grafting for implant placement Whether or not you qualify for dental implants depends largely on the bone density of your jaw. Because dental implants are attached to the jaw, sufficient bone density is required to qualify for treatment. If the person does not have enough bone density, the periodontist will use bone grafting to increase the amount of bone in the patient's jaw and to prepare the best location for dental implant implantation. ### Is the number of implants required for each jaw different? Usually, the ideal and required number of dental implants depends on whether the teeth are being replaced in the lower or upper jaw. The lower and upper jaw both differ in bone density and stability, and the decision on the number of teeth is ultimately made by your dental implant surgeon. Usually, more dental implants may be needed if multiple teeth need to be replaced in the upper jaw, which is often softer than the lower jaw. In general, the upper jaw needs at least four dental implants for implant prosthesis, and the lower jaw can have at least two implants to achieve a successful dental implant treatment for the patient. > Chewing with implanted teeth > > Can dental implants improve your chewing experience or will they cause new problems? ### Necessary number of implants to replace missing teeth The number of implants required for replacement depends on the number of missing teeth, and based on this, the methods of tooth implantation differ, which we will discuss further. #### The necessary number of implants to replace a missing tooth This situation is the simplest mode of dental implant implantation; Because replacing a tooth requires an implant unit. In this case, Dr. Roshan Talab at the specialized implant center, by implanting the implant in an immediate and digital way, in the fastest possible time, without pain and even a day without teeth. #### The necessary number of implants to replace 2 missing teeth - At Dr. Roshan Talab's dental clinic, depending on your exact situation, we may use one or two dental implants. If you need two implants, it is very similar to a single implant; But two of them are placed next to each other. - In some cases, we can use a dental implant and use an additional tooth as a console. When doing this, the periodontal surgeon must consider the position of your canines to ensure that inappropriate forces are not placed on the implant. #### The necessary number of implants to replace three, four or five missing teeth In this situation, two things can be done: 1. The dental implant dentist places an implant for each of the missing teeth, which depends entirely on your clinical condition. 2. Sometimes there is not enough bone to use one implant for each tooth, and also the cost of treatment for the patient is limited, in this situation, the specialist uses full arch implant implantation methods (**implant all on x**) to make the cost affordable. #### The necessary number of implants to replace more than 5 missing teeth In the case of a patient who has lost more than five teeth and intends to have dental implants, the situation becomes a bit complicated; Because many factors such as: the treatment cost, the condition of the jaw bone, the condition of the teeth in the mouth, the ability to care and observe hygiene after implantation must be considered by the patient and the implantologist. #### The number of implants needed when you have no healthy teeth at all **Dr. Roshan Talab** and the team of surgeons, specialists in the specialized implant clinic, based on a complete review of all the patient's conditions in the initial treatment session, determine what type of treatment method is suitable for him in terms of cost, preserving the beauty and health of the mouth, as well as the durability and longevity of the implant. In a situation where the patient has no teeth at all, Dr. Roshan Talab usually uses **implant all on 4** or **implant all on 6** because it is better and more economical to implant full upper and lower jaw implants. The use of four or six dental implants allows the specialist to have a permanent fixed dental implant bridge that is screwed onto the base of the implants. But you don't have to worry; Because the screws of this dental bridge are completely hidden from view and look like natural teeth. This type of implant cannot be removed by the patient and can only be removed for cleaning, maintenance and routine care by your specialist dentist. > Fixed upper and lower jaw implants > > Fixed upper and lower jaw implants mean **complete restoration of teeth with implants**. ### Do you want your teeth to be fixed or mobile? Different patients want different things. Some people want fixed teeth that look like natural teeth, but are a little more challenging to clean, while others are used to teeth that you can remove from the mouth, which are easier to clean and maintain. In the mandible, a removable option can accommodate two implants, while fixed options require at least 4 and can accommodate up to 8 implants. In the upper jaw, there is a minimal amount of implants. Summary of the above information - Upper jaw removable option: +4 up to implants - Fixed upper jaw option: 4-8 implants - Detachable lower jaw option: 2-4 implants - Mandibular fixed option: 4-7 to implants > Why do we need CBCT for implants? > > Why do we need CBCT for implants? ### **