Dental implants are changing the way people live. They are designed to provide a foundation for replacement teeth which look, feel and function like natural teeth. Dentists now know that dental implants are a far superior way to replace teeth than bridges or partial dentures. Dental implants are considered the “gold standard” for tooth replacement. Because of the simplicity and success of implant restoration, many patients prefer to not go through with costly heroic procedures to replace failing teeth, but to have the tooth removed and replaced with an implant.