PROSTHESIS TO FIT YOUR NEEDS
Depending on how many teeth you're missing, you may have single, partial, or complete prosthesis. The more teeth to be replaced, the more implants you will need. For most people, a permanent prosthesis won't be made until the jawbonehas fused to the implants. Until then, a temporary prosthesis may be used.

A single prosthesis is used to replace a missing tooth. One implant is all that's needed for support.

A partial prosthesis replaces two or more teeth. Two or three implants are used for suppor

A complete denture prosthesis replaces all the teeth in an upper or lower jaw, or both. The number of implants needed depends on whether a fixed or removable prosthesis is used.

THE IMPORTANCE OF IMAGING TESTS
Imaging tests are a key part of the dental evaluation. They make it possible to view parts of the mouth and head that can't be seen during an exam. Imaging tests also help your surgeon learn more about the quantity and quality of the bone in your mouth.

	Dental X-rays show teeth and jaws
	Panoramic x-rays provide a wide variety of the jaws, teeth, nerves and sinuses. They can also help indicate bone problems.
	Other imaging tests, such as a CT scan or x-ray tomography, may also be used.