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rsb - 02 Aug 2005 14:32 GMT

hi , i need some advice , i recently had my upper teeth pulled and got
a full upper denture , which im doing great with , but now im ready to
start on my lowers . i only have 4 lower teeth remaining , all spread
out 1 molar, 1 premolar , and both canines , my question is . does a
partial denture that big that work well or should i consider an
overdenture or just a regular full lower denture. 3 of the lower teeth
need some work, 2 have had root canals , all 3 need crowns , the molar
has a metal crown but has not had a root canal . i have a temporary
partial now but need to do something more permanent.
thanks

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Dr Steve - 02 Aug 2005 16:04 GMT

No way to be specific about your individual case without seeing you in
person. I can comment in general terms only. scroll down. please

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> hi , i need some advice , i recently had my upper teeth pulled and got
> a full upper denture , which im doing great with , but now im ready to
> start on my lowers . i only have 4 lower teeth remaining , all spread
> out 1 molar, 1 premolar , and both canines ,

That combination often works very well with either an overdenture or a metal
framed partial denture

>my question is . does a
> partial denture that big that work well or should i consider an
> overdenture or just a regular full lower denture.

No way to tellwithout seeing you. Usually, people prefer to keep their
teeth as solid as possible. Best to avoid the conventional full lower
denture, as it will move around a lot.

>3 of the lower teeth
> need some work, 2 have had root canals , all 3 need crowns , the molar
> has a metal crown but has not had a root canal . i have a temporary
> partial now but need to do something more permanent.
> thanks

IF the cuspids have had RCT already, you are ready for an overdenture when
ever you want to go that way.

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Charlie - 02 Aug 2005 18:23 GMT

does a>partial denture that big that work well or should i consider
an>overdenture or just a regular full lower denture. 3 of the lower teeth
need some work, 2 have had root canals , all 3 need crowns ,

You are understandably concerned about spending more money than you can
afford for little or no gain, but the rule is this: the more teeth you keep
in the lower jaw, the more comfortable you will be with the result. Based
on my 20-plus years of specializing in this area I'd have to say that, from
the patient's point of view: partial denture is better than attachment
overdenture is better than non-attachment overdenture is definitely better
than complete denture.

I always tell patients contemplating going to a complete denture this: "80-90%
of complete denture wearers are happy with the upper, and 90% are unhappy
with the lower."

I made those numbers up but I believe them, and I've made a loooot of
dentures.

Good luck

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