Fig.1: We make an overdenture by adding metal  (black arrowheads) on the bite surface of these two natural teeth (T).  In this way, Mrs. Teng can chew more efficiently and look younger.  Long teeth are characteristic of being young.  More importantly, these two teeth are better protected.  The other metal component (white arrow) is called clasp to hold the denture in place.  Return to main article

Xin Wei, DDS, PhD, MS 1st edition 06/09/2011, last revision 09/28/2012