{"id":17,"date":"2020-10-23T21:29:16","date_gmt":"2020-10-23T21:29:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.downtownpittsburghdentist.com\/blog\/?p=17"},"modified":"2020-10-23T21:29:18","modified_gmt":"2020-10-23T21:29:18","slug":"dental-implants-in-pittsburgh-tooth-loss","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.downtownpittsburghdentist.com\/blog\/2020\/10\/23\/dental-implants-in-pittsburgh-tooth-loss\/","title":{"rendered":"How Many Dental Implants Do You Really Need?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Are you missing single or multiple teeth? Considering dental implants in Pittsburgh? Congratulations on your future tooth replacement treatment! While it\u2019s a smart choice to not only replace teeth, but to do so with dental implants, it\u2019s important to start thinking about what your future treatment will look like. It\u2019s one of the first things you\u2019ll need to determine during your consultation. Once you have a better understanding of the number of dental implants you need, you can start financially planning for your future smile! Until then, here\u2019s what you should know today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

When You\u2019re Missing One Tooth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Teeth are held in place via tooth roots, which are long and extend deep into the jawbone in order to remain stable. When the tooth is removed, so is that same tooth root. Dental implants are capable of mimicking tooth roots almost exactly, which means they can hold dental restorations with confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you only need to have a single tooth replaced, there\u2019s no reason why you should need to have more than one implant attached to your jaw. However, you will need to wait about four to six months before a permanent restoration can be placed on top of the implant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If You\u2019re Missing Multiple Teeth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The more missing teeth you have, the more implants you\u2019ll need to have placed. However, it\u2019s unlikely that you\u2019ll need as many implants as you think. In fact, even if you were to replace all the teeth in your arch with an implant-retained denture, you\u2019ll only need to have anywhere between 4 and 8 implants strategically placed throughout the jaw. If you needed to have a partial denture that\u2019s retained with implants placed, you\u2019ll only need anywhere between 2 to 3 implants. This is also the case for implant-retained bridges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, if your prosthetic is designed to be removable, that can also influence the number of implants utilized. For example, overdentures, which are designed to snap on and off of dental implants, rely on a bar or ball in socket attachment to stay in place. In many cases, only 2 to 4 implants are placed to hold this component. Alternatively, fixed implant dentures often rely on just four implants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Best Confirm Your Needs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s always better to do research beforehand in order to get a better idea of how many dental implants you\u2019ll need. However, you\u2019ll still need to speak with a dentist in Pittsburgh so they can perform an in-depth consultation. During this visit, they\u2019ll examine your mouth, confirm the number of missing teeth (as well as which teeth are missing), and make sure no underlying oral health problems are present.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dental implants are a great option for replacing teeth, so don\u2019t hesitate to contact a dentist today to get started planning your next treatment!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About Warwick Dentistry<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dr. John and Joyce Warwick<\/a> are highly trained to perform dental implant treatment, including the surgical phase of treatment where the implants are placed into the jaw. This ensures that you don\u2019t have to travel all over town just to make your smile complete. To schedule an implant consultation, you can contact them through their website.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Are you missing single or multiple teeth? Considering dental implants in Pittsburgh? Congratulations on your future tooth replacement treatment! While it\u2019s a smart choice to not only replace teeth, but to do so with dental implants, it\u2019s important to start thinking about what your future treatment will look like. It\u2019s one of the first things […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\nDental Implants in Pittsburgh | Major Tooth Loss | Joyce & John Warwick DMD<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Not sure how many dental implants in Pittsburgh you\u2019ll need to replace teeth? You may need fewer than you\u2019d think. 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