My new denture is uncomfortable can I have one that is like my old one
Q. Dear Komal, I have just finished a series of dental treatments to replace a broken partial denture. My dentist recommended a metal frame denture.I found it so uncomfortable that i stopped wearing it and reverted to wearing my old broken one. I asked the dentist if I could just have a denture as identical to my old one as possible. It looked similar when it arrived but was also totally unwearable. The dentist assured me the bite was perfect, but i can’t wear either of them. The main difference i can see between my original denture and the new one is that the material used is so much thicker. my old denture was so comfortable i hardly knew it was there. So i have paid for two new dentures and can\’t wear either of them.Is it possible to have a denture made that is identical to my old one?
A. If your old denture was made years ago you will have had more bone in your mouth. Over the years bone shrinks back so in order to replace the lost bone acrylic is used. This is a reason why the new dentures were thicker. I’m assuming that you still have some of your natural teeth present. Usually chrome dentures are suggested so that they can be supported by the teeth as well as the gums. If your old denture broke due to flexing in the mouth as your bone has resorbed then a new denture that is made exactly the same will break as well. There is a flexible acrylic that is available now and it is used by certain laboratories. You would need to find a dentist that can provide you with this option as it may be more comfortable for you, thinner and deal with any flexing.
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