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New full dentures, Which system and from where?

  • 23-05-2017 09:48PM
    #1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,876 ✭✭✭


    My mother got full dentures last year but she has terrible trouble with them slipping and food getting stuck under them and non of the denture fixatives or pads really work. However, these are the first set anyway and I believe one has to get a whole new set once the gums/bones have shrank to their new size.

    She's made an appointment with <SNIP>. She liked the sound of the Ultra Suction Dentures or Click Tite system but when she rang to make the appointment she was told those systems are no longer available (not sure if that means anywhere or just this Denture Techicians Practice) Still promenently displayed on the website though.

    She's starting to have second thoughts about this practice. Its a bit of a hassle getting out to them from Bray as it is.

    Has anyone anything good or bad to say about these guys or has anyone any recommendations for somwhere closer to Bray?


Comments

  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 258 ✭✭Fishorsealant


    A prosthesis isn't for life. They have a limited life span.
    The fitting surface of the denture will fit the original cast but as there is alveolar bone loss etc the fitting surface will no longer fit correctly in the mouth.

    Don't need to over complicate it with different systems.
    Ask the dentist for a new full denture. They will take new impressions.
    Relines are only temporary solution at best.

    As you get older your physiological ability to adapt to change decreases. Try and avoid a large change in the denture design.
    Consider asking for copy dentures if they like their current dentures!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 933 ✭✭✭Dianthus


    Are the dentures an upper set, a lower set, or both?
    The bone/gums will have changed considerably as the extraction sites have healed, which in turn affects the fit& stability of the "immediate" denture. A new denture could make all the difference.
    Does your mum suffer from any medical issues? This could impact on tolerance & also future treatment plans.
    Start with the basics- see your local dentist first, or seek a 2nd opinion from another dentist. If they feel the dentures can't be improved upon, then they'll refer your mum to a prosthodontist (specialist in full mouth rehabiliation).


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