Depending on the extent of their tooth loss, patients may require one of three implant restoration types. Patients who need to replace only a single tooth can achieve good results with a single dental crown implant. Dentists secure it within the jawbone and gum tissue and replace the missing tooth.
Patients who need to replace multiple adjacent teeth will want to consider a bridge implant which dentists also root in the jawbone and gums. Bridges have the capability of supporting multiple crowns. Patients who need to replace a complete set of upper or lower teeth may benefit from implant dentures, which rely upon four to eight implants to keep an entire dental arch securely in place.