Replacing several missing teeth
When several teeth are missing, implants can carry a bridge, so you may not need one implant for every tooth. A conventional bridge or a partial denture can also be suitable. At Kitcha Dental Clinic, implant treatment is planned with a 3D CBCT scan.
- Open every day, 09:00–20:00
- Opposite Chiang Mai Gate
- Coordinators in English and Thai
Options for several missing teeth
Implant-supported bridge
A bridge fixed onto implants, so several missing teeth can be replaced without one implant for every tooth.
Individual implants
One implant and crown for each missing tooth, when the spaces are apart or the bone allows.
Conventional bridge
Held by crowns on natural teeth beside the gap.
Partial denture
A removable option with no surgery.
Each option suits different bone, health and budgets. Your dentist explains them after the examination and CBCT scan.
Not sure which option suits you?
Send a recent X-ray or a photo if you have one. Your dentist looks at it and explains your options before any treatment starts.
What happens, and how many visits
Trip 1: examination and implant surgery, usually about 1–2 weeks
Examination, CBCT scan and a treatment plan with a written estimate. Then implant surgery under local anesthesia; bone grafting is done at this stage if your plan includes it. Your dentist checks the healing before you leave.
Healing: usually 2–6 months
The bone grows onto the implant. Bone grafting or a sinus lift can make this longer. You can go home during this time.
Trip 2: the new teeth, usually about 1–2 weeks
Your dentist checks the implants, takes an impression or a digital scan, and fits the bridge made by our ISO-certified partner laboratory.
Your dentist confirms your own timeline after the CBCT scan. Most people can travel 2–3 days after implant surgery; your dentist confirms this for your case. If you live abroad, contact us before you book flights so the visits can be planned around your travel dates.
Cost of an implant bridge
The fee depends on how many implants and units the bridge needs and the implant system. Implant prices are on our prices page, and your dentist gives you a written estimate after the examination and CBCT scan.
Prices on our prices page are shown as ranges. Your final fee depends on what the examination finds, and may include additional items — such as a rubber dam or special materials — when your treatment needs them. Your dentist explains these before treatment.
Who treats you
Implant treatment is planned and carried out by dentists with postgraduate training in implant dentistry, prosthodontics and oral surgery. When a case involves several fields, for example gum treatment or bone grafting before the implant, the dentists involved plan it together within the clinic. You can ask for a particular dentist, and our coordinators will suggest the right one for your treatment.
Several missing teeth FAQs
Do I need one implant for every missing tooth?
Not always. Implants can carry a bridge, so three missing teeth in a row can often be replaced with two implants. Your dentist decides the number from your CBCT scan.
How long do I need to stay in Chiang Mai for dental implants?
Plan two trips. The first trip, for examination, CBCT scan and implant surgery, usually takes about 1–2 weeks. The second trip, for the final tooth, is usually 2–6 months later and takes about 1–2 weeks. Bone grafting or a sinus lift can lengthen the healing time, and your dentist confirms the timeline after the CBCT scan.
What if there is not enough bone?
Bone grafting or a sinus lift may be done before or during implant surgery, which can lengthen the healing time. Your dentist explains the plan after the CBCT scan.
How much does an implant bridge cost?
It depends on how many implants and units the bridge needs and the implant system. Implant prices are on our prices page, and your dentist gives you a written estimate after the examination and CBCT scan.
Does implant surgery hurt?
The area is numbed with local anesthesia, so you should feel pressure rather than sharp pain during surgery; tell your dentist if you feel anything sharp. Some soreness and swelling for a few days afterwards is common, and your dentist advises on pain relief. Nitrous oxide sedation is available for suitable cases if you feel anxious.
Can I send my X-rays before I travel?
Yes. Send recent X-rays, scans or photos by email, WhatsApp, LINE or Messenger. A dentist in the relevant specialty reviews them and gives a preliminary opinion; we aim to reply within a day, or 48–72 hours when several specialties are involved. The final plan always needs an examination in person, because some things can only be checked in the mouth.
Ready to plan your implant?
Send us your question, a recent X-ray or a photo, and a coordinator will reply in English or Thai. Open every day, 09:00–20:00 (Thailand time).
Or email us at [email protected]
Content reviewed by Dr. Pawak Tungthangthum — DDS, Chiang Mai University; Master's Degree in Esthetic Restorative and Implant Dentistry (International Program), Chulalongkorn University · Last reviewed