The Best Solution for Patients with Missing Teeth
![The Best Solution for Patients with Missing Teeth](/content/glidewell/en/education/chairside-magazine/volume-17-issue-1-special-patient-edition/the-best-solution-for-patients-with-missing-teeth/_jcr_content/root/container/container_467654658/container_1170571169/image.coreimg.jpeg/1668759223436/full-arch-hero-image.jpeg)
The patient had implants placed in his upper and lower jaws to replace teeth that were lost due to severe decay and periodontal disease. Full-mouth dental implant restorations made from high-strength zirconia were attached to the implants, providing improved comfort, confidence and quality of life.
I can’t even express how confident and satisfied I am with my smile now. My friends and family don’t even notice that they aren’t my real teeth because of how natural they look.
– Viet, Full-Mouth Implant Patient
![A dental implant](/content/glidewell/en/education/chairside-magazine/volume-17-issue-1-special-patient-edition/the-best-solution-for-patients-with-missing-teeth/_jcr_content/root/container/container_467654658/container_1170571169/container/container/image.coreimg.jpeg/1668759222912/full-arch-image-1.jpeg)
The placement of dental implants to support a full-mouth zirconia restoration is the premium option for patients who have lost all of their upper or lower teeth:
- Restores the look, feel and chewing capability of natural teeth
- Preserves the facial bone structure to reduce aging
- With proper care, the implants and zirconia restoration can last a lifetime
![A diagram of implants placed to support dental restoration](/content/glidewell/en/education/chairside-magazine/volume-17-issue-1-special-patient-edition/the-best-solution-for-patients-with-missing-teeth/_jcr_content/root/container/container_467654658/container_1170571169/container/container_521549187/image_2126733361.coreimg.jpeg/1668759223009/full-arch-image-2.jpeg)
Four or more implants are placed to support a dental restoration that permanently attaches to the jaw like natural teeth. After completing treatment, patients are able to chew and eat comfortably, smile with confidence, and easily care for their new teeth.
Talk to your dentist to learn more or get started with full-mouth dental implants.
![Before: Patient with poor teeth smile](/content/glidewell/en/education/chairside-magazine/volume-17-issue-1-special-patient-edition/the-best-solution-for-patients-with-missing-teeth/_jcr_content/root/container/container_467654658/container_1170571169/container/container_1752586918/columns/column-1/image.coreimg.jpeg/1668759225421/full-arch-pt-1a.jpeg)
![After: Patient with a full-mouth dental restoration](/content/glidewell/en/education/chairside-magazine/volume-17-issue-1-special-patient-edition/the-best-solution-for-patients-with-missing-teeth/_jcr_content/root/container/container_467654658/container_1170571169/container/container_1752586918/columns/column-2/image.coreimg.jpeg/1668759217688/full-arch-pt-1b.jpeg)
![Before: Uneven smile from natural teeth](/content/glidewell/en/education/chairside-magazine/volume-17-issue-1-special-patient-edition/the-best-solution-for-patients-with-missing-teeth/_jcr_content/root/container/container_467654658/container_1170571169/container/container_1752586918/columns_1214807819/column-1/image.coreimg.jpeg/1668759223519/full-arch-pt-1c.jpeg)
![After: Full-mouth dental restoration attached](/content/glidewell/en/education/chairside-magazine/volume-17-issue-1-special-patient-edition/the-best-solution-for-patients-with-missing-teeth/_jcr_content/root/container/container_467654658/container_1170571169/container/container_1752586918/columns_1214807819/column-2/image.coreimg.jpeg/1668759223450/full-arch-pt-1d.jpeg)
After learning from his dentist that his natural teeth could not be saved, this patient chose to have implants placed to support high-strength artificial teeth that remain in place. Full-mouth dental restorations were attached to the implants after four months of healing, providing an appearance and ability to chew virtually identical to healthy natural teeth.
![Before: Patient with teeth that causes discomfort](/content/glidewell/en/education/chairside-magazine/volume-17-issue-1-special-patient-edition/the-best-solution-for-patients-with-missing-teeth/_jcr_content/root/container/container_467654658/container_1170571169/container/container_1752586918/columns_806106713/column-1/image.coreimg.jpeg/1668759223200/full-arch-pt-2a.jpeg)
![After: Patient with perfect teeth from implants and dental restorations](/content/glidewell/en/education/chairside-magazine/volume-17-issue-1-special-patient-edition/the-best-solution-for-patients-with-missing-teeth/_jcr_content/root/container/container_467654658/container_1170571169/container/container_1752586918/columns_806106713/column-2/image_339284588.coreimg.jpeg/1668759231608/full-arch-pt-2b.jpeg)
![Before: Uneven teeth that causes discomfort](/content/glidewell/en/education/chairside-magazine/volume-17-issue-1-special-patient-edition/the-best-solution-for-patients-with-missing-teeth/_jcr_content/root/container/container_467654658/container_1170571169/container/container_1752586918/columns_1198584485/column-1/image.coreimg.jpeg/1668759223392/full-arch-pt-2c.jpeg)
![After: An improved smile after implants and dental restorations](/content/glidewell/en/education/chairside-magazine/volume-17-issue-1-special-patient-edition/the-best-solution-for-patients-with-missing-teeth/_jcr_content/root/container/container_467654658/container_1170571169/container/container_1752586918/columns_1198584485/column-2/image.coreimg.jpeg/1668759223352/full-arch-pt-2d.jpeg)
After experiencing discomfort while trying to eat, this patient had implants and dental restorations placed, and can now successfully chew most everything.
![Before: Patient with worn-down denture](/content/glidewell/en/education/chairside-magazine/volume-17-issue-1-special-patient-edition/the-best-solution-for-patients-with-missing-teeth/_jcr_content/root/container/container_467654658/container_1170571169/container/container_1752586918/columns_1223461298/column-1/image.coreimg.jpeg/1668759263927/full-arch-pt-3a.jpeg)
![After: Patient with a new smile done by BruxZir restoration](/content/glidewell/en/education/chairside-magazine/volume-17-issue-1-special-patient-edition/the-best-solution-for-patients-with-missing-teeth/_jcr_content/root/container/container_467654658/container_1170571169/container/container_1752586918/columns_1223461298/column-2/image.coreimg.jpeg/1668759223420/full-arch-pt-3b.jpeg)
![Before: A discolored, worn-down denture](/content/glidewell/en/education/chairside-magazine/volume-17-issue-1-special-patient-edition/the-best-solution-for-patients-with-missing-teeth/_jcr_content/root/container/container_467654658/container_1170571169/container/container_1752586918/columns_1419394477/column-1/image.coreimg.jpeg/1668759223316/full-arch-pt-3c.jpeg)
![After: A whitened implant with BruxZir Zirconia restorations](/content/glidewell/en/education/chairside-magazine/volume-17-issue-1-special-patient-edition/the-best-solution-for-patients-with-missing-teeth/_jcr_content/root/container/container_467654658/container_1170571169/container/container_1752586918/columns_1419394477/column-2/image.coreimg.jpeg/1668759223195/full-arch-pt-3d.jpeg)
This patient was unhappy with her discolored, worn-down denture and wanted a solution that could not be removed. Her dentist placed implants around her jaw to support permanent BruxZir® Zirconia restorations, which look and feel like real teeth and have whitened and brightened her smile.
![Before: Patient without teeth on upper left-side](/content/glidewell/en/education/chairside-magazine/volume-17-issue-1-special-patient-edition/the-best-solution-for-patients-with-missing-teeth/_jcr_content/root/container/container_467654658/container_1170571169/container/container_1752586918/columns_1626542478/column-1/image.coreimg.jpeg/1668759223326/full-arch-pt-4a.jpeg)
![After: Patient with a smile done with a full-mouth restoration](/content/glidewell/en/education/chairside-magazine/volume-17-issue-1-special-patient-edition/the-best-solution-for-patients-with-missing-teeth/_jcr_content/root/container/container_467654658/container_1170571169/container/container_1752586918/columns_1626542478/column-2/image.coreimg.jpeg/1668759223357/full-arch-pt-4b.jpeg)
![Before: A broken dental bridge without teeth on upper left side](/content/glidewell/en/education/chairside-magazine/volume-17-issue-1-special-patient-edition/the-best-solution-for-patients-with-missing-teeth/_jcr_content/root/container/container_467654658/container_1170571169/container/container_1752586918/columns_148070943/column-1/image.coreimg.jpeg/1668759223532/full-arch-pt-4c.jpeg)
![After: Teeth replaced using implants and full-mouth restoration](/content/glidewell/en/education/chairside-magazine/volume-17-issue-1-special-patient-edition/the-best-solution-for-patients-with-missing-teeth/_jcr_content/root/container/container_467654658/container_1170571169/container/container_1752586918/columns_148070943/column-2/image.coreimg.jpeg/1668759263911/full-arch-pt-4d.jpeg)
After breaking a dental bridge on his upper left side, the patient’s remaining teeth could not be saved by his dentist. His teeth were replaced using implants and a full-mouth dental restoration made out of high-strength BruxZir Zirconia.
![Before: Patient with a crooked smile after multiple failed restorations](/content/glidewell/en/education/chairside-magazine/volume-17-issue-1-special-patient-edition/the-best-solution-for-patients-with-missing-teeth/_jcr_content/root/container/container_467654658/container_1170571169/container/container_1752586918/columns_1711616508/column-1/image_563726313.coreimg.jpeg/1668759223276/full-arch-pt-5a.jpeg)
![After: Patient with an improved smile after BruxZir full-mouth restoration](/content/glidewell/en/education/chairside-magazine/volume-17-issue-1-special-patient-edition/the-best-solution-for-patients-with-missing-teeth/_jcr_content/root/container/container_467654658/container_1170571169/container/container_1752586918/columns_1711616508/column-2/image.coreimg.jpeg/1668759223070/full-arch-pt-5b.jpeg)
![Before: Teeth with multiple restorations failed](/content/glidewell/en/education/chairside-magazine/volume-17-issue-1-special-patient-edition/the-best-solution-for-patients-with-missing-teeth/_jcr_content/root/container/container_467654658/container_1170571169/container/container_1752586918/columns_1750421200/column-1/image.coreimg.jpeg/1668759217779/full-arch-pt-5c.jpeg)
![After: Teeth done with stable implants and a BruxZir full-mouth restoration](/content/glidewell/en/education/chairside-magazine/volume-17-issue-1-special-patient-edition/the-best-solution-for-patients-with-missing-teeth/_jcr_content/root/container/container_467654658/container_1170571169/container/container_1752586918/columns_1750421200/column-2/image.coreimg.jpeg/1668759223002/full-arch-pt-5d.jpeg)
This patient had multiple dental restorations fail, and opted for the stability of implants and the long-term durability of a BruxZir full-mouth restoration.
![Before: Patient with troublesome denture that affected chewing ability](/content/glidewell/en/education/chairside-magazine/volume-17-issue-1-special-patient-edition/the-best-solution-for-patients-with-missing-teeth/_jcr_content/root/container/container_467654658/container_1170571169/container/container_1752586918/columns_1018466167/column-1/image.coreimg.jpeg/1668759263904/full-arch-pt-6a.jpeg)
![After: Patient with implants on upper jaw and connected to full-mouth BruxZir restoration](/content/glidewell/en/education/chairside-magazine/volume-17-issue-1-special-patient-edition/the-best-solution-for-patients-with-missing-teeth/_jcr_content/root/container/container_467654658/container_1170571169/container/container_1752586918/columns_1018466167/column-2/image.coreimg.jpeg/1668759223014/full-arch-pt-6b.jpeg)
![Before: Teeth with a broken denture](/content/glidewell/en/education/chairside-magazine/volume-17-issue-1-special-patient-edition/the-best-solution-for-patients-with-missing-teeth/_jcr_content/root/container/container_467654658/container_1170571169/container/container_1752586918/columns_2030562934/column-1/image.coreimg.jpeg/1668759222898/full-arch-pt-6c.jpeg)
![After: Improved teeth with implant on upper jaw and full-mouth BruxZir restoration](/content/glidewell/en/education/chairside-magazine/volume-17-issue-1-special-patient-edition/the-best-solution-for-patients-with-missing-teeth/_jcr_content/root/container/container_467654658/container_1170571169/container/container_1752586918/columns_2030562934/column-2/image.coreimg.jpeg/1668759223179/full-arch-pt-6d.jpeg)
After this patient broke his denture and tried to repair it on his own, the look, feel and chewing ability of his denture became troublesome. By placing implants in his upper jaw and connecting them to a full-mouth BruxZir restoration, his dentist provided him with a drastic, life-changing improvement.
![Before: Patient with uneven smile](/content/glidewell/en/education/chairside-magazine/volume-17-issue-1-special-patient-edition/the-best-solution-for-patients-with-missing-teeth/_jcr_content/root/container/container_467654658/container_1170571169/container/container_1752586918/columns_1495533112/column-1/image.coreimg.jpeg/1668759231629/full-arch-pt-7a.jpeg)
![After: Patient with fixed smile with a non-removable option to replace teeth](/content/glidewell/en/education/chairside-magazine/volume-17-issue-1-special-patient-edition/the-best-solution-for-patients-with-missing-teeth/_jcr_content/root/container/container_467654658/container_1170571169/container/container_1752586918/columns_1495533112/column-2/image.coreimg.jpeg/1668759222968/full-arch-pt-7b.jpeg)
![Before: Crooked teeth](/content/glidewell/en/education/chairside-magazine/volume-17-issue-1-special-patient-edition/the-best-solution-for-patients-with-missing-teeth/_jcr_content/root/container/container_467654658/container_1170571169/container/container_1752586918/columns_825250446/column-1/image.coreimg.jpeg/1668759223527/full-arch-pt-7c.jpeg)
![After: Fixed teeth](/content/glidewell/en/education/chairside-magazine/volume-17-issue-1-special-patient-edition/the-best-solution-for-patients-with-missing-teeth/_jcr_content/root/container/container_467654658/container_1170571169/container/container_1752586918/columns_825250446/column-2/image.coreimg.jpeg/1668759224694/full-arch-pt-7d.jpeg)
Receiving a non-removable option for replacing all of his teeth was life-changing for this patient. He can now enjoy all the foods he missed.
![Before: Patient with periodontal disease affecting teeth](/content/glidewell/en/education/chairside-magazine/volume-17-issue-1-special-patient-edition/the-best-solution-for-patients-with-missing-teeth/_jcr_content/root/container/container_467654658/container_1170571169/container/container_1752586918/columns_1328828/column-1/image.coreimg.jpeg/1668759225432/full-arch-pt-8a.jpeg)
![After: Patient with improved smile on upper and lower jaws](/content/glidewell/en/education/chairside-magazine/volume-17-issue-1-special-patient-edition/the-best-solution-for-patients-with-missing-teeth/_jcr_content/root/container/container_467654658/container_1170571169/container/container_1752586918/columns_1328828/column-2/image.coreimg.jpeg/1668759223075/full-arch-pt-8b.jpeg)
![Before: Teeth with advanced periodontal disease affecting smile](/content/glidewell/en/education/chairside-magazine/volume-17-issue-1-special-patient-edition/the-best-solution-for-patients-with-missing-teeth/_jcr_content/root/container/container_467654658/container_1170571169/container/container_1752586918/columns_1743135979/column-1/image.coreimg.jpeg/1668759223174/full-arch-pt-8c.jpeg)
![After: Improved teeth with full-mouth dental implants](/content/glidewell/en/education/chairside-magazine/volume-17-issue-1-special-patient-edition/the-best-solution-for-patients-with-missing-teeth/_jcr_content/root/container/container_467654658/container_1170571169/container/container_1752586918/columns_1743135979/column-2/image.coreimg.jpeg/1668759237245/full-arch-pt-8d.jpeg)
Due to advanced periodontal disease, this young patient needed full-mouth dental implants for his upper and lower jaws. This was a more ideal option for him than dentures considering his long-term needs.