Yes! Implants can be used as anchors for dentures or bridges covering an area where multiple teeth are missing. If you have just a few teeth missing, an implant-supported bridge may be an excellent option for you. If you are missing multiple teeth or have many teeth that are significantly worn down, decayed or failing, an implant supported or retained denture may be an option available to you. In both the implant-supported bridge and denture you don’t typically need to replace every lost tooth with an implant.
You only need enough to support the span of the final restoration that will be placed in your mouth. Think of it like building a bridge over a river, you only need enough struts to support the road in between them. Through the treatment planning process, your dentist will determine how many implants are needed to support the teeth in between them and discuss with you all the treatment options available.