Conventional replacement treatments usually involve grinding down healthy adjacent teeth to support the bridge. Traditional bridges can be enamel-retained, tooth-supported or clasp-retained. These solutions do not stimulate the underlying bone, which can result in withering away of bone tissue and receding gums. Dental implants, on the other hand, are anchored in the jawbone, stimulating bone tissue just like natural teeth.
Dentures can be a source of discomfort and insecurity if they are loose or ill fitting and they often require an adhesive to stay in place.