How to replace your MISSING TOOTH ??? What are the best options?

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What is the best option for replacing a missing tooth??? Dental implants, a bridge or a denture??

This video explains the different options for replacing a single missing tooth, the advantages, disadvantages of each option and some important factors to consider before making the final decision.

The various options discussed here are

1) Fixed Partial Denture (FPD) or a Bridge

In this case the support is taken from two adjacent teeth to replace the missing tooth.
A bridge can be made in a variety of materials ranging from metal, metal ceramic, zirconia, emax, etc. Different materials cost differently, for e.g. a 3 unit metal bridge will cost way lesser than a 3 unit zirconia / full ceramic bridge. So depending on the financial status and patient’s demands, the material of the bridge can be decided.

To know more about the different materials, follow the link to watch the video -

2) Resin Retained Bridge / Maryland Bridge

This bonded bridge consists of an artificial tooth connected to wing like extensions which are bonded on the lingual / palatal surface of the adjacent teeth.
Resin-bonded/resin-retained bridges are a excellent, minimally invasive fixed prosthetic tooth replacement option. The cost of a resin bonded bridge is cheaper than conventional bridge. However, a resin retained bridge cannot be used for all cases.

3) Dental Implants

Dental Implants are considered to be the gold-standard for replacement of a missing tooth as they are the closest alternative to a natural tooth. ‘
An implant is a titanium screw like structure which is drilled into the bone through a minor surgical procedure. After it integrates / fuses with the surrounding bone, a crown is placed on the implant.
The major disadvantage of a dental implant is its cost. Dental implants are generally more expensive than any other option discussed in this video.

4) Removable Partial Denture

As the name suggests, a removable partial denture or RPD can be removed and re-inserted by the patient when required without the help from a dentist. These are also known as flippers.
It consists of an acrylic base which mimics the gingiva on which an artificial tooth is placed which serves the purpose of replacing the missing tooth. RPD can be made in basic acrylic material, it can be reinforced with metal or it could be a flexible denture.
RPD is far cheaper than any other permanent tooth replacement option.