An implant-supported bridge is a dental procedure that aims to restore a patient’s smile with natural-looking replacement teeth. It can be used to replace a single tooth or a span of missing teeth. Dental implant therapy begins with a thorough patient screening where the dentist will determine if the patient is healthy enough to undergo the invasive procedure of surgical implant placement.  When your dentist determines that you are a good candidate for an implant-supported bridge, he will check for the number of missing teeth and the number of dental implants needed to replace them. Your dentist will also examine your jaw bone to know if there is adequate bone tissue to support the implants. Bone grafts may be used in the case of insufficient bone density. After evaluation and screening, your dentist will create a personalized treatment plan, and upon agreement between the patient and dentist, the surgical procedure can begin When your dentist determines that you are a good candidate for an implant-supported bridge, he will check for the number of missing teeth and the number of implants needed to replace them. Your dentist will also examine your jaw bone to know if there is adequate bone tissue to support the implants. Bone grafts may be used in the case of insufficient bone density. After evaluation and screening, your dentist will create a personalized treatment plan, and upon agreement between the patient and dentist, the surgical procedure can begin. Implant treatment begins with the anaesthetizing of the surgical area. After the gum tissue has been numbed, your dentist will drill holes into the bone where the implants will be placed. After implant placement into the healthy bone, the gums will be sutured, and the implant will be allowed to heal for the next three to six months. During this time, the bone will grow around the implant through a process called osseointegration. Once there is a solid implant integration to the bone, an abutment will be screwed on the implant, and a dental impression will be taken. The impression will be used to fabricate the bridge, which will be screwed on the abutment once it is ready.