If you are missing a back tooth, you may be tempted not to replace it. After all, a bridge or dental implant can cost a significant amount of money. And since no one can see your missing tooth, it’s easy to think that filling in the gap is unnecessary. Such reasoning is dangerous. As we’ll discuss in this article, a missing back tooth can lead to some serious consequences.

When people speak about dental implants, they are usually talking about a specific type of implant — those made out of a titanium alloy. However, implants constructed of stainless steel and non-metal materials (zirconia) are also offered by some dentists and oral surgeons. While each type of implant has its unique advantages, titanium ones are widely regarded as the best option for most patients. In this blog post, we’ll discuss some benefits of titanium dental implants that make them a wonderful tool for tooth replacement.