The marking shall be done during fabrication and shall be permanent, legible, and cosmetically acceptable. The exact location of the marking and the methods used to apply or implant it shall be determined by the dentist. Increasingly, depending on the person and their mouth, there are alternatives to dentures. Your dentist may determine that dental implants are right for you. Dental implants attach directly to the jaw bone, unlike dentures which are removable.
Implants look, feel, and chew like natural teeth.
However, candidates for implants must be in good health and have enough bone to secure the implant. In addition, implants can be more costly than dentures. Talk to your dentist and make sure all your questions about appropriateness or care and cost are answered before you agree to dentures or implants. Back to Top of Page Nursing home care In Georgia, nursing home patients are required by law to be provided with adequate supplies and equipment for proper oral hygiene, including a toothbrush or a denture brush and denture receptacle when needed. Each nursing home in Georgia is also required by law to have adequate arrangements for medical and dental emergencies.