I have several missing teeth and would like to restore them with dental implants. However, I am also considering improving the overall appearance of my smile with zirconia crowns.
Would it be possible to replace only my missing teeth with implants, or could I combine implant treatment with a complete smile makeover?
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Hakan M.
Dentist
Answered on Oct 8, 2026
ANSWER
Based on the initial assessment, five dental implants may be recommended to replace your missing teeth and restore chewing function.
You have two possible restorative treatment options, depending on whether you would like to replace only the missing teeth or achieve a more comprehensive aesthetic transformation.
Option 1 – Dental Implants With a Full Smile Makeover
If you would like to improve both the function and appearance of your teeth, a combination of dental implants and zirconia restorations may be considered.
The proposed treatment plan includes:
Extraction of tooth 28
5 dental implants in the regions of teeth 15, 16, 23, 25, and 26
24 zirconia restorations covering teeth 16–26 and 36–46
This option aims to replace your missing teeth while improving the colour, shape, symmetry, and overall appearance of your smile.
Option 2 – Dental Implants With Zirconia Restorations Only
If you are satisfied with the appearance of your remaining natural teeth and prefer to restore only the missing areas, a more limited treatment may be suitable.
The proposed treatment plan includes:
Extraction of tooth 28
5 dental implants in the regions of teeth 15, 16, 23, 25, and 26
6 implant-supported zirconia restorations covering the regions of teeth 15, 16, 23, 24, 25, and 26, depending on the final bridge design
This approach focuses on replacing the missing teeth without changing the appearance of the remaining natural teeth.
Both options can help restore chewing function, but the full smile makeover offers additional aesthetic improvements.
The final treatment plan will depend on your bone condition, bite, remaining teeth, and aesthetic expectations. A detailed clinical examination and three-dimensional CBCT scan will be required to confirm the implant positions and the most suitable restorative design.