Implant Dentistry
Restore your smile naturally
Missing two to five teeth? Implant-supported bridges, individual implants, or a combination — planned around your anatomy rather than a standard template.
When several adjacent teeth are missing, you rarely need one implant per tooth. Implants are strong enough to carry a bridge between them, so the question becomes how many implants, positioned where, to distribute the load safely.
That calculation depends on which teeth are gone, how much bone you have, and how hard you bite. It is worked out from a 3D scan, not a rule of thumb.
What treatment looks like by gap size
Two Missing Teeth
Either an implant-supported bridge on two implants, or two individual implants — the choice depends on bone volume and where the gap sits.
Three Missing Teeth
A two-implant bridge spanning the gap, or three individual implants where bone and spacing allow.
Four Missing Teeth
A minimum of two implants, though three or four is preferred to spread the load and protect long-term stability.
Five Missing Teeth
A minimum of three implants, with four preferred for longevity. Four to five teeth is the practical maximum span for an implant bridge.
Bridge or individual implants?
An implant-supported bridge uses fewer implants, costs less, and involves less surgery — but it loads each implant harder and, if one fails, the whole span is affected.
Individual implants cost more and need more bone, but each one stands alone. Maintenance is more straightforward, cleaning is easier, and a problem with one does not compromise the others.
We will lay out both options for your case with the honest trade-offs, rather than defaulting to whichever is more profitable.
Ready to explore dental implants?
Book a consultation and we will map exactly what your gap needs. Call (905) 479-7777.