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Multiple Implant Placement (Implant-Supported Bridge)

Healthy teeth should never be taken for granted. Missing teeth can occur for many reasons—congenital absence, injury, decay, or normal wear over time. Beyond changing the appearance of your smile, missing teeth can affect chewing, speech, and confidence. Fortunately, modern dental implant technology can replace missing teeth in a way that looks natural and feels secure.

Teeth restoration process with X-rays

About Multiple Tooth Implants

Traditionally, multiple missing teeth have been replaced with a dental bridge anchored to the neighboring teeth. This approach often requires reshaping (grinding down) healthy adjacent teeth to support the bridge.

An implant-supported bridge is a major advancement over a traditional bridge. Instead of relying on neighboring teeth for support, dental implants are placed into the jawbone to replace tooth roots and anchor the bridge. This allows for a strong, stable replacement—without sacrificing healthy surrounding teeth—while restoring function and aesthetics.

Illustration of teeth with dental implants

The Procedure

Your treatment begins with a comprehensive examination. This may include digital X-rays and/or a CT scan (3D imaging) to evaluate bone volume and determine the precise placement of your implants.

Implant placement is typically a two-stage process:

Stage 1: Implant placement

Small titanium implants (often described as tiny “screws”) are placed into the jawbone. Over the next three to six months, the implants fuse with the bone in a process called osseointegration, creating a strong foundation for the final teeth.

Stage 2: Final restoration

Once integration is complete, your final restoration is created. Depending on your needs, this may be a fixed bridge or a removable implant-supported restoration, securely anchored to the implants.

Diagram of dental implants fitting process

Recovery

After implant placement, it’s normal to experience mild to moderate swelling, bruising, and minor bleeding for several days. Pain medication may be prescribed as needed.

  • Stick to soft foods and liquids for the first week
  • Avoid hot foods and beverages for the first 24 hours
  • Follow all post-operative instructions to support healing

After your restoration is placed, maintaining excellent oral hygiene is essential—just like with natural teeth. Daily brushing and flossing are necessary, and smoking cessation is strongly recommended, as smoking significantly increases the risk of infection and implant complications.

Benefits of Implant-Supported Bridges

  • Strong and stable—does not loosen or “wiggle” like some removable options
  • Protects healthy teeth—no need to grind down neighboring teeth
  • Helps preserve bone—implants stimulate the jawbone and help reduce bone loss over time
  • Long-lasting—designed to function like natural teeth
  • No cavities in the implant—implants themselves do not decay (though gum health remains essential)
Full mouth dental restoration process

What You Can Expect

Following your multiple tooth implant treatment, you can expect a replacement that looks natural and functions like your own teeth—helping improve chewing, speech, comfort, and confidence.

To learn whether an implant-supported bridge is right for you, call our office at (818) 584-1841 to schedule a consultation.