Dental implants have become the gold standard tooth replacement with good reason. Unlike crown & bridge treatments, which bridge the gap made by a missing tooth with an artificial tooth held in place by crowns, dental implants replace the missing tooth root with a post that is restored with a crown. This allows you to keep your jawbones healthy because they need root stimulation to stay strong. Plus, only the missing tooth is replaced, with no damage to neighboring teeth for crowns. Replacing missing teeth with dental implants is something Dr. Patel is passionate about. If you are plagued by gaps in your smile, he would love to help you smile with newfound confidence.