Those individuals who do wear dentures can decrease the amount of bone loss by retaining some tooth roots in the form of overdenture abutments or have implants placed. Note that the depiction above shows a very excessive change and that this many take many years of denture wear to achieve.
For individuals who wear dentures, retaining some tooth roots can help minimize bone loss. Nonetheless, the illustration presents a highly exaggerated example, and many people may not experience such significant changes over time due to their denture use.