Whether you are missing a single tooth due to genetics, an accident, or an oral health problem, Dr. Ladani can pair a dental implant with a dental crown to maintain your oral health. In this case, he will place the dental implant into the socket left by your missing tooth. If you are undergoing treatment long after you lost the tooth, he will need to create space for the implant.

After the implant is placed, you will require three to six months to heal. During this period, known as osseointegration, the surrounding bone and gum tissue will form around the implant, holding it securely in place. A temporary restoration may be placed during this time. Once the healing period is complete, Dr. Ladani will place a custom-made crown that complements your surrounding teeth in size, shape, and color, filling in the gap in your smile and producing a natural looking appearance.

If you are missing two or more teeth in a row, a dental bridge is the best restoration option. A bridge consists of two or more prosthetic teeth that are fused together to replace a span of missing teeth. Unlike a dental crown, a bridge does not require a 1:1 dental implant ratio. We can typically use fewer implants than there are replacement teeth to hold your bridge in place.

A partial denture can be used to replace several missing teeth as well. The denture will be custom-made to fill in any spaces that have been left in your upper or lower arch due to missing teeth. We will then strategically place dental implants to hold the partial denture in place.

If you are missing all of the teeth in your upper arch, lower arch, or both, a full denture is the best solution. In this case, Dr. Ladani may use the All-on-4® technique to replace your teeth. This approach involves the placement of four dental implants in the arch. A full denture is then immediately attached to the implants, effectively restoring your smile.