Do you have Multiple Missing Teeth?

TT was missing all his molars and unhappy with the appearance of his upper front teeth. Radiographs and CT scanning showed insufficient bone in the upper arch due to the enlarged maxillary sinus. Sinus lift procedures were performed followed by implant placement in all four quadrants of the mouth. Crowns and bridges were then placed on the implants along with new anterior restorations to improve function and aesthetics.

The sinus lift procedures were carried out to increase the bone volume so that implants could be placed. Implants were placed following a 9 month period after the sinus grafting. The final restorations were then fabricated 6 months after implant placement. It is important to respect the healing times for sinus grafting and implant placement. Occasionally sinus lift and implant placement can be performed at the same time.

TR attended the practice complaining of difficulty eating due to missing lower molars on one side of his mouth. Two dental implants were placed and left to integrate for 3 months before being restored with crowns.

JR presented with missing lower molars on one side of her mouth. The upper molars were over erupting as they had nothing to bite against and the opposite side of the mouth was being overloaded with all the biting pressure. The heavily restored upper molars were restored with crowns to increase their strength and to shorten them as they had erupted so far. Two implants were placed in the lower jaw and restored with two crowns 3 months later. JR can now comfortably eat on both sides of her mouth.