Can I have new dentures or do I have to stick with my old ones until they wear out?
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Hi, on 04-11-2011, I am scheduled to have a sinus lift bone graft on upper for lack of bone desity from past dentures. They are then after/during healing of bone graft (using human cadaver bone) to start 4 on 1 implants upper & lower. Here is my question. The integrity of my ‘Full Mouth’ dentures I have now are in need of replacement. The dentist wants to use the old dentures & keep them ‘going’ until all the bone graft & bottom-top (?) implants are placed. My concern is not only financial, but visual appearance. I do not know what the new dentures would look like. To me it makes more sence to get the bone graph, then to have new needed full dentures made (even if temporary until permanent ones are made). Then to have the implants placed. If this is done I will know how to go about planning for the expiture of having all this done without having any insurance to rely on. I am spending all my savings on this & making financial choices to make this happen. I will be 54 in Sept 2011, physically healthy & weight propotioned, if that even matters & right now on a fixed income. Hightlight my question. I have had these unfittly dentures for over 9 years. They are attractive, but have already broke in half on the bottom & I had to have a front tooth reglued on top because it fell out (eating a soft meal). Performed by a dentist. The denist has been putting tempory lining in to keep them fitted for now, they are very loose./ Another worry is more bone loss while waiting. I need someone impartial to help me understand why the dentist & perio dentist are not on the same page with this. The perio doctor said he would want new dentures if it were him. I asked him what he would want if it were him. Also if something goes wrong I will atleast have a set of complete good dentures until a solution can be resolved. My apologies for the length of this question, but I am sure I am not the only one in desperate need for a somewhat optional answer. You would indeed be of service to many for any answer to my ignorance in this & lack of knowledge with an answer/ question in this circumstance… Desperate in Midwest USA. and thank you for any help for me, in making the best decision I can.
Hi, on 04-11-2011, I am scheduled to have a sinus lift bone graft on upper for lack of bone desity from past dentures. They are then after/during healing of bone graft (using human cadaver bone) to start 4 on 1 implants upper & lower. Here is my question. The integrity of my ‘Full Mouth’ dentures I have now are in need of replacement. The dentist wants to use the old dentures & keep them ‘going’ until all the bone graft & bottom-top (?) implants are placed. My concern is not only financial, but visual appearance. I do not know what the new dentures would look like. To me it makes more sence to get the bone graph, then to have new needed full dentures made (even if temporary until permanent ones are made). Then to have the implants placed. If this is done I will know how to go about planning for the expiture of having all this done without having any insurance to rely on. I am spending all my savings on this & making financial choices to make this happen. I will be 54 in Sept 2011, physically healthy & weight propotioned, if that even matters & right now on a fixed income. Hightlight my question. I have had these unfittly dentures for over 9 years. They are attractive, but have already broke in half on the bottom & I had to have a front tooth reglued on top because it fell out (eating a soft meal). Performed by a dentist. The denist has been putting tempory lining in to keep them fitted for now, they are very loose./ Another worry is more bone loss while waiting. I need someone impartial to help me understand why the dentist & perio dentist are not on the same page with this. The perio doctor said he would want new dentures if it were him. I asked him what he would want if it were him. Also if something goes wrong I will atleast have a set of complete good dentures until a solution can be resolved. My apologies for the length of this question, but I am sure I am not the only one in desperate need for a somewhat optional answer. You would indeed be of service to many for any answer to my ignorance in this & lack of knowledge with an answer/ question in this circumstance… Desperate in Midwest USA. and thank you for any help for me, in making the best decision I can.
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Hi ,
The shape of your mouth will change with the grafting so the loose fit of the dentures will worsen.
Once the grafting is done and the initial swelling has resolved have new dentures which will still be temporary intermediaries these can be modelled on the look of your existing dentures or remade to a new cosmetic standard.
This temporary if your dentist is not using a stent for implant placement can be used to help with positioning the implants properly
If you are not waiting years to proceed the loss of bone is not an issue . however it will be if there is some immediate implant placement occurring, which is unlikely by the nature of your question
It’s highly likely you will need to have denture adhesive to keep your dentures in till the final restorations are made
Hi ,
The shape of your mouth will change with the grafting so the loose fit of the dentures will worsen.
Once the grafting is done and the initial swelling has resolved have new dentures which will still be temporary intermediaries these can be modelled on the look of your existing dentures or remade to a new cosmetic standard.
This temporary if your dentist is not using a stent for implant placement can be used to help with positioning the implants properly
If you are not waiting years to proceed the loss of bone is not an issue . however it will be if there is some immediate implant placement occurring, which is unlikely by the nature of your question
It’s highly likely you will need to have denture adhesive to keep your dentures in till the final restorations are made
I actually had my teeth taking out 5 years ago. Denture never fit they drop and they gag me it seems that when i did wear them i had alot of film build up in the mouth also i spit alot,
Sounds like you need a new denture Alaina
Could you explain what is the difference between dentures i require a denture for 4 teeth on the top of my mouth, i could not wear the denture that my local dentist made and have seen your advert saying you use a diffrent kind of denture.
Dear Sir/Madam I am a 62 year old man wearing lower dentures,for 2 centralincisors,2 moloars on both side. My 2 lateral incisors are a bit loose. I think I have 1 molar on each side to be extracted from the upper jaw but notkeen to be removed at this stage. My main concerned is my 2 central incisors and 2 loose lateral incisors for cosmetic reason. I would like your advice on tooth implants, mainly the 2 central incisors fora start. Previously I was adviced I needed a bone graft and I was not keenfor that. So I was adviced to extract 2 lateral incisors for tooth implants wih bridge for 2 central incisors. I would be grateful if you could let me know how must it will cost me for consultations and x-ray fees as well asfor tooth implants. Thank you Yours Sincerely
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