Not replacing a missing tooth has negative consequences such as loss of function and esthetics, shifting and drifting of teeth, and worst of all, bone loss!  There are other ways of restoring a missing tooth such as a bridge or a partial.  However, they restore only function and sometimes esthetics temporarily, but not the bone loss.  Dental implants preserve bone.   Dr. Soraya Bouzida believes implants are standards of care when tooth replacement is needed.   She took numerous classes and is highly qualified to restore dental implants.