Overdentures

What is an overdenture?
From the outside, an overdenture looks just like a regular denture. With a regular denture, when all of your teeth are removed, it causes the bone in your jaw to recede. However, when we place an overdenture, we are able to retain some of your natural teeth, using them to anchor the denture. By leaving some of the roots of the teeth in place, we can significantly lessen bone loss and provide you with a more stable denture.

The procedure
To prepare the teeth that will support your overdenture, we first remove the portions of the teeth that extend above the gumline. Next, we perform root canal treatment on these teeth to remove any trace of infection. We may also cover them with small metal caps for added protection.

To begin the process of making an overdenture, we take impressions and use them to make precise working models of your mouth; the denture is made on these models. We’ll work with you to select the best color and shape for your new teeth.