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Access through your institution Buy or subscribe DR SARRA JAWAD, Consultant at Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, explores whether dental implants represent the most

ethical option for replacing a single missing tooth Tooth loss represents a functional and psychological challenge that requires careful personalised care planning. As a consultant in

restorative dentistry, I spend a good deal of time discussing personalised care options with patients, ensuring they are informed about the benefits and limitations of each choice. While

dental implants are often heralded as the gold standard for tooth replacement, the ethical considerations surrounding them require a nuanced discussion. In many cases, they may indeed be the

most ethical solution, but that is not a blanket statement - context is everything. This is a preview of subscription content, access via your institution ACCESS OPTIONS Access through your

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CORRESPONDING AUTHOR Correspondence to Sarra Jawad. RIGHTS AND PERMISSIONS Reprints and permissions ABOUT THIS ARTICLE CITE THIS ARTICLE Jawad, S. The ethics of choice. _BDJ In Pract_ 38,

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