Implants are another solution for replacing missing teeth by permanently anchoring a prosthetic tooth to the jawbone.
A titanium rod is drilled into the bone and left to heal. Meanwhile the replacement tooth is crafted and when ready it is fit into the space and held in place by rods or screws.
The new tooth will look and feel like a regular tooth and will promote healthy gingiva and bone retention from the stimulation created by the downward pressure on the titanium rod through actions such as chewing.