There are several tooth replacement options. One of the options consists of fabricating a partial denture to replace the missing tooth. Partial dentures seem like orthodontic retainers, usually carrying one or two teeth. The denture may also be attached to other teeth using wire clips.
Another option to replace a missing tooth is a dental bridge. Bridges are usually fixed, stable, and feel like natural teeth. Exceptional bridges would fit properly as if there were no missing teeth. However, the dental bridge has the disadvantage of compelling the patient to treat with two, otherwise healthy teeth, apart from the extracted/missing tooth.
Dental implants are the best possible alternative for replacing a missing tooth. Dental implants are artificial roots for teeth, which are attached to the jawbone before adding crowns. The titanium implants merge biologically with the human body. Titanium is the metal that dentists rely on because of the compatibility with human bones and tissues. Dental implants fit in missing teeth positions and cause no grinding of neighboring teeth. They can be used as a replacement of multiple teeth, and are not limited in life span. The implants are also fixed and feel just like normal teeth.