I have had an upper denture for 4 years. From the start...I had to use a
fixative. It seems, they are looser now. Are there pros and cons for
relining? And about what price shall I expect to pay. I live in Florida
area. Thanks for any replys. E-mail welcome,also.
MH
The problem is not your denture, but your upper ridge has
become a little flabby. Take out the denture, go to the
bathroom and use two fork handles and see if the gum moves.
If yes, reline may not help much.
Joel
How do I know? Well .... ummmm .... ahhh .... I am guessing here.
M. Hoff Wrote:
> I have had an upper denture for 4 years. From the start...I had to us
> a
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> area. Thanks for any replys. E-mail welcome,also.
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Joel34
> I have had an upper denture for 4 years. From the start...I had to use a
> fixative. It seems, they are looser now. Are there pros and cons for
> relining?
In a effort to be a bit more positive, a well done reline MAY help you.
That you have used an adhesive makes me think that there was some
problem with your denture in the first place. Or, it could be that you
have expectations beyond the ability of a denture to do what you would
like.
However, the bone under the gums which supports your denture has shrunk
in the last 4 years. If your denture was placed as an immediate the
change may be much more pronounced. It is possible that the soft tissue,
if kept clean and inflammation free, is not excessively loose and flabby.
I'd look for a good dentist who does a lot of denture work and who would
be honest about evaluating why your denture was and is loose. I would
avoid discount denture mills. This may also be a time to look for an
"older" dentist. Generally, dental schools are not emphasizing denture
construction like they once did. This is partly due to an increased
number of things to teach and to a lack of denture patients for the
students to treat.
Here is a website to help you find a denture specialist in your area.
While you may not require a specialist, chances are one of them will be
best able to treat you successfully.
http://www.prosthodontics.org
Look for "Find a Prosthodontist" at the top of the page.
Good luck!
Dr. G.
> And about what price shall I expect to pay. I live in Florida
> area. Thanks for any replys. E-mail welcome,also.
> MH

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M. Hoff - 26 Feb 2006 05:02 GMT
Dr. G-thank so much for your reply, to my question of reline for
dentures. You have been most helpful. And I plan to follow your
suggestions. Thanks again.
M.H.