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Denture causing jaw indentation

  • 11-06-2018 08:24PM
    #1
    Logo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 721 ✭✭✭


    I have a front lower denture to replace four missing teeth but its making indentations in my jaw line that is becoming more pronounced over time. I asked my dentist at the time about it but he didn’t have a solution. A family member has a total lower denture plate (replacing all lower teeth) and doesn’t have this problem. It seems a bit extreme to remove the remaining teeth to solve the problem. Is it possible that a better fitting denture or maybe implants would resolve the problem Thanks in advance


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


    Logo wrote: »
    I have a front lower denture to replace four missing teeth but its making indentations in my jaw....It seems a bit extreme to remove the remaining teeth to solve the problem. Is it possible that a better fitting denture or maybe implants would resolve the problem
    Your first instinct is likely correct; it would be extreme to extract all the remaining teeth if they are otherwise healthy& of good prognosis.
    Make an appointment with another dentist for a 2nd opinion.


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