Dental implants are the best way to replace a single missing premolar tooth; at present there is no alternative that can offer the same benefits as dental implants. These include: 

1. A fixed tooth to replace the missing one
2. The adjacent teeth do not need cutting down
3. Preservation of the bone and gum tissue
4. Restoring function to that of the natural tooth
5. Excellent aesthetics as the new tooth emerges from the gum line
6. Dental implants cannot decay
7. Longer lasting than traditional alternatives such as dentures or bridges