How many implants are you likely to need for 4 missing teeth?

I'm worried about cost but I think maybe you can have two teeth per implant - does anyone know? I know I could go to get an estimate but am reluctant in case it's way too expensive

How many implants are you likely to need for 4 missing teeth?
Well I think it depends where the missing teeth are. Are you missing 4 consecutive teeth, or are they scattered throughout your mouth? If it's 4 consecutive teeth missing, you'll probably have less implants, whereas it would be hard to tell if you have teeth scattered. You should consult with a dentist about this.
Reply:No you cannot get two teeth per implant i'm afraid!! They fit one crown over each implant. They screw in a metal stub like thing into your jaw bone (sorry don't know the technical name for it) and then a crown is fitted over the top of this stub! So as others have already said, you will need 4 implants. Implants can vary in price depending on where you go and what part of the country you live. But you are looking in the region of £1000-£2000 per implant!! If you can't afford that you may want to consider getting a bridge, or getting a partial denture. They can fix dentures into you mouth permanently nowadays as opposed to having a removable one!! And can look just as good as having implants.





Just to note as well, if you lost your 4 teeth to gum disease (which usually results in a loss of bone too) it may be unlikely you will make a suitable candidate for implants because you need to have bone that is strong enough to hold the implant. With a lack of jaw bone tissue or brittle jaw bone the implant will most likely fail. But obviously tests/examination of the bone tissue in you jaw would have to be carried out to truly determine if your suitable.
Reply:I use to be a dental nurse until a year ago, and at that time each implant was £2000! Depending on where the missing teeth are, it is possible for your dentist to doa bridge for you which is a lot less expensive and basically means each tooth either side of the gap is prepped for a crown, but a 'bridge is made' to carry two teeth inbetween.


Implants are incredibly expenisve, or course there is the option of a denture which is a lot cheaper too, and a plate with just 4 teeth on it wouldnt be as huge as the ones you get with a full set on. Its just a little plate people put in.


I hope that helps, x
Reply:three teeth next to eachother can go on 2 implants, and the other on its own implant.


, thats 3 implants(root part) and 4 crowns(teeth part)


i would charge about $9800 total!
Reply:It would depend on the area of your mouth, the type of bite(occlusion), the type and amount of bone available in that area. 3 Teeth for 2 implants is no problem. 4 Teeth for 2 implants should be OK. Try to evaluate by yourself as to the amount of bone you have lost after the extractions. Do you have any parafunctional habits like grinding your teeth(buxism) etc.?


Good Luck


Feel free to contact me regarding any dental concerns you may have.
Reply:Implants are expensive. You may go to student dental clinics for some concession. I know that howard university oral surgery dept, washington dc does an implant that is 1/3 of outside estimate
Reply:I really hate to state the obvious but.....how about......4
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love these answers
Reply:4?
Reply:Are the missing teeth all together or are they separate with teeth in between. If together, I should think one partial denture or bridge. Only way to find out for sure is to ask the dentist.
Reply:4
Reply:If the missing teeth are adjacent, then a fixed bridge can contain all four teeth and be placed onto two dental implants. http://www.eastbaydentist.com/pages/Impl...





I had two implants placed this last Monday by an oral surgeon. (One upper right, one lower left.) The two implants were $2,975. In 3-4 months, I will go to my dentist for the teeth placement, and that will be approximately $3,000. I experienced absolutely no pain and no swelling. Best of luck to you.





(As for affording the procedure, I used Care Credit, which you can access online. It's a healthcare financing plan so patients can afford vision, dental, lasik, and other medical procedures. Many dentists accept Care Credit. You'll have to check with yours.)
Reply:if you dont get the estimate you will never know