What are the alternatives to dentures?
Dentures are no longer the only way to restore a mouth that has little or no non-restorable teeth. Strategically placed support, or implants, can now be used to support permanently cemented bridges, eliminating the need for a denture. (We will address this in more detail in the Dental Implant section). The cost is of course much greater, but the implants and bridges more closely resemble the “feel” of real teeth. Dental implants are becoming the alternative of choice to dentures, but not everyone is a candidate for implants. Your dentist can best determine if you are a candidate for dental implants. Overdentures As already mentioned above, overdentures are designed to attach to an attachment mechanism placed into remaining tooth roots or dental implants. A minimum of two attachments are necessary for overdentures to work and be properly balanced. Anytime attachments are placed into remaining tooth roots, these roots will require a root canal procedure prior to cementing the attachments
