Q. I am 60 and have been wearing a partial denture for about 18 months. (4 teeth, upper left jaw). I found the “immediate” plastic denture uncomfortable and had it replaced by a more expensive denture with metal fixings and brace – but I find it even worse. It looks great, but I find it constantly irritating; and my lips get dry and sore. Are there any advanced materials or techniques that might help me come to terms with wearing a denture? I have investigated the possibility of implants, but I would need extensive bone grafting as I lost two of the teeth many years ago.