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CAL DENTAL GROUP • LOS ANGELES
Multiple-Tooth Implants & Implant Bridges in Los Angeles
Clinically reviewed by Dr. Michael Issakharian, DDS
An implant-supported bridge can replace several neighboring missing teeth using implants for support. You may not need a separate implant for every missing tooth. The number and position are determined by your bone, bite, and restoration design.
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Individual crowns or an implant bridge?
Separate implant crowns and an implant-supported bridge solve different patterns of tooth loss. A bridge connects replacement teeth across a gap, while individual crowns restore teeth separately. Neither design is automatically the better choice. Ask your dentist to show which spaces are being replaced and where each implant would sit.
How is this different from a traditional bridge?
A traditional tooth-supported bridge uses adjacent natural teeth as anchors. An implant bridge is supported by implants instead. This can be valuable when neighboring teeth are healthy or cannot provide appropriate support. The health of remaining teeth should be part of the discussion, rather than assuming they all need to be removed.
Plan for cleaning and future maintenance
Before approving the design, ask how you will clean beneath the bridge and around each implant. Have the team demonstrate the tools you will use at home. Also discuss how a damaged tooth, loosened component, or other repair would be managed and what ongoing visits will involve.
Questions to bring to Cal Dental Group
Which teeth can be kept? Why is this number of implants recommended? Will the bridge be fixed or removable, and what will I wear while healing? Can treatment be staged? Request a written plan that separates surgery, temporary teeth, the final bridge, and follow-up. If an entire upper or lower arch needs replacement, review our full-arch guide.
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936 Crenshaw Blvd, Suite 101
Los Angeles, CA 90019
Explore all dental implant options
Meet Dr. Michael Issakharian, oral and maxillofacial surgeon, and Dr. Pedram Fakheri, periodontist.
Ask which clinician will provide your surgical and restorative care.
Questions patients ask
Do three missing teeth require three implants?
Not necessarily. An implant-supported bridge can replace multiple teeth with fewer implants, when the clinical design permits.
Will I remove an implant bridge at night?
A fixed implant bridge stays in place for the patient. A removable implant denture is a different design; confirm which option is proposed.
Can I replace teeth on both sides of my mouth?
Yes, multiple areas can be evaluated together. The location of each gap and the remaining teeth determine whether separate crowns, bridges, or another design makes sense.
Continue exploring your options
All-on-4 & full-arch implants
Full-arch implants support replacement teeth for an entire upper or lower arch.
Implant-supported dentures
Implant-supported dentures use dental implants to help hold replacement teeth in place.
Cost & financing
The cost of dental implants depends on what is being replaced and the care needed to complete the treatment.
Patient education from Cal Dental Group. Updated October 21, 2026. Meet our dental team.
Additional reading: AAP: Multiple-tooth dental implants.
This guide explains options to discuss with your clinician. Your examination determines the appropriate treatment, risks, and timeline.