People lose their teeth for many reasons: periodontal disease (also known as gum disease), old cavities that have never been repaired, and years of poor dental hygiene. When dentures are being considered as an alternative to implants, there are a few different choices:
Dental implants are natural-looking replacements for missing teeth that also provide the same function as your natural tooth root. They have also been used to anchor other types of restorations for greater success and patient satisfaction.
Crowns, also known as “caps,” are a type of restoration that can help to protect teeth that have become damaged, broken or cracked. Instead of replacing the tooth, a crown is used to strengthen the existing tooth and preserve its usefulness.
Fillings are used to "fill" or repair an area of a tooth that has decayed (a cavity). They are also used to repair cracked or broken teeth and teeth that have been worn down from things like nail-biting or tooth grinding.