CALL US NOW :
(716) 772-7500
EMAIL ADDRESS :
info@drkaplansky.com
LOCATION ADDRESS :
8038 Rochester Rd. Gasport NY
(716) 772-7500
info@drkaplansky.com
8038 Rochester Rd. Gasport NY
Dr. Igor Kaplansky, DDS · April 18, 2026 · 5 min read
Medically reviewed by Dr. Igor Kaplansky, DDS — April 18, 2026
Missing multiple teeth creates a different clinical picture than replacing a single tooth. The right implant solution depends on how many teeth are missing, where they are, how much jawbone remains, and whether the gaps are in one area or spread across both arches. Each scenario has a specific implant-based answer — and all of them outperform removable dentures for long-term bone health and function.
If you’ve lost two, three, or four teeth in a row, an implant-supported bridge is often the best solution. Rather than placing an implant for every missing tooth, two implants anchor a multi-tooth bridge that fills the gap.
This approach uses fewer implants than individual replacements while still providing a fixed, non-removable result. The implants stimulate the jawbone beneath the bridge, preventing the bone loss that removable partial dentures accelerate.
The alternative — a traditional removable partial denture — clasps onto adjacent teeth and rests on the gum tissue. It doesn’t stimulate bone and tends to shift during eating and speaking. Over years, the adjacent teeth used as clasps can experience increased stress.
Full-arch tooth loss requires a different scale of solution. The most commonly discussed option is All-on-4, which uses four strategically angled implants to support a complete fixed arch. Two anterior implants are placed vertically; two posterior implants are tilted at 30–45 degrees to maximize contact with denser bone and avoid the sinus cavity, often eliminating the need for bone grafting.
The TeethNow system at this practice takes a similar approach but uses six to eight zirconia implants per arch rather than four titanium ones. The additional implants distribute load more evenly and the zirconia prosthesis offers superior long-term aesthetics.
Both approaches deliver provisional teeth within 24 hours of surgery. Permanent restorations follow after osseointegration is complete — typically three to five months.
Full-arch cost ranges in Western New York:
Prolonged tooth loss accelerates jawbone resorption. Patients who’ve worn full dentures for years often find they’ve lost significant ridge volume — sometimes enough to make standard implant placement difficult.
Options in this situation include:
Bone grafting: Rebuilds the ridge over three to nine months, then allows standard implant placement. Appropriate for moderate bone loss.
Zygomatic implants: For patients with severe upper jaw bone loss, zygomatic implants anchor into the cheekbone rather than the jaw ridge, bypassing the need for grafting entirely. Dr. Igor Kaplansky, DDS — Diplomate ABOI/ID, Fellow AAID/FICOI/FAGD, ZAGA Center certified — is one of only 11 ZAGA-certified zygomatic implant specialists in the United States. The full explanation of zygomatic implants covers who qualifies and what the procedure involves.
No single formula applies. A patient missing six non-adjacent teeth has a different treatment plan than a patient missing six consecutive teeth in the upper arch. Key variables include:
The starting point is a 3D CBCT scan and clinical evaluation. At Dentistry by Dr. Kaplansky in Gasport, NY, consultations are offered at no charge. Patients from Lockport, Niagara Falls, Buffalo, and across Western New York are welcome to schedule an evaluation and receive a specific treatment plan.
Related: Dental Implants Overview · TeethNow Full-Arch System · Zygomatic Implants for Bone Loss · Implant Cost Guide
Schedule a CBCT-based consultation with Dr. Igor Kaplansky — Diplomate ABOI/ID, ZAGA Center certified.
Request a Consultation See Cost Ranges