Missing multiple teeth affects more than your appearance. It changes how you chew, speak, and maintain oral health. Gaps can cause remaining teeth to shift, weaken your bite, and accelerate jawbone loss.
At Canyon Rim Dental in Salt Lake City, we offer advanced dental implant solutions that restore function, stability, and confidence. Our team thinks it’s important for potential patients to be educated. So, if you are missing several teeth, here is what you need to know about your options and how implants compare to traditional solutions.
Why Replacing Multiple Missing Teeth Matters
When multiple teeth are missing, your bite becomes unstable. Nearby teeth drift into open spaces, which leads to misalignment and uneven wear. Bone loss often follows because the jaw no longer receives stimulation from tooth roots. Over time, this can change facial structure and make future dental work more complex.
Replacing missing teeth early helps protect your remaining teeth, preserve jawbone strength, and restore proper chewing function.
Dental Implant Options for Multiple Missing Teeth
Teeth implants provide the most reliable foundation if you have several missing teeth. There are a few different implant options that may be suited for you. Three of the most common are bridges, dentures, or All-on-4 implants.
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Implant-Supported Bridges
An implant-supported bridge replaces multiple adjacent missing teeth using two or more implants placed in the jawbone. The teeth implants act as anchors for a fixed bridge, which remains permanently in place.
This option works well when several teeth in a row are missing and nearby teeth are not strong enough to support a traditional bridge.
Benefits include:
- Strong chewing ability
- No reliance on natural teeth for support
- Reduced bone loss in the treated area
- Natural look and feel
Implant-Supported Dentures
Implant-supported dentures replace many missing teeth using a removable denture that snaps onto teeth implants. Most cases use two to four implants per arch.
This option offers more stability than traditional dentures while keeping costs lower than fixed restorations. Patients remove the denture daily for cleaning.
Benefits include:
- Improved stability compared to removable dentures
- Less movement that traditional dentures while eating and speaking
- Reduced gum irritation
- Lower upfront cost than fixed implant solutions
All-on-4 Dental Implants
All-on-4 dental implants replace an entire arch of teeth using four strategically placed implants. Two teeth implants anchor the front of the jaw, while two angle toward the back to maximize existing bone. This design often avoids bone grafting and supports a fixed full-arch prosthetic.
At Canyon Rim Dental, we often recommend All-on-4 dental implants for patients missing most or all teeth in an arch who want a permanent, non-removable solution.
Benefits include:
- Fixed teeth that stay in place
- Strong biting and chewing power
- Natural appearance
- Long-term durability
Comparing Implants to Other Common Solutions
Non-Implant Options: Partials and Bridges
Partial dentures and traditional bridges restore appearance but depend on surrounding teeth or gum tissue for stability.
Partial dentures use clasps and rest on the gums, which allows movement during chewing and speaking. Over time, this movement can cause sore spots, increase wear on remaining teeth, and fail to prevent bone loss in the jaw.
Traditional bridges attach to healthy teeth on either side of a gap. While they can replace adjacent missing teeth, they require reshaping those supporting teeth and still leave the underlying jawbone unstimulated. Most bridges need replacement every 5 to 10 years due to wear or decay around the supporting teeth.
Common Questions About Replacing Multiple Missing Teeth
How long does implant treatment take?
Treatment time varies. Some patients receive temporary teeth the same day, while others require healing time before final restorations.
Do implants look natural?
Yes. We design implant restorations to match your smile in shape, color, and function.
Are dental implants difficult to maintain?
No, it’s very similar to standard oral health care. Daily brushing, flossing, and regular dental visits keep implants healthy.
Replace Your Missing Teeth at Canyon Rim Dental
If you are missing multiple teeth, dental implants can restore your smile, protect your oral health, and improve your quality of life. Schedule a consultation with our Salt Lake City team to explore your options and take the next step toward a stronger, more confident smile.
