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My dentures aren’t great, can you tell me all about getting implants for them?

May 16th, 2012
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hi, Im 60 and have worn dentures now for many years, approximately 30. the pair I have now I have had for around one year and they don’t fit very well, I have done a bit off online research and asked about and I have heard that basically the answer lies within dental implants and having them secured in place. would you firstly concur with this that it is a good method or is it only used in certain/more extreme cases? I need to know everything about this procedure and don’t expect you to provide me with all the details right now. but for now could you tell me whether it is possible to apply dental implants to any set of dentures or will i have to go through having even more made (would this be recommended practice or not) and how much can this process cost?

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Sandra Davey-Snuggs

Sandra Davey-Snuggs (GDC: 142294) Dip CDT RCS (Eng)

Unit 8, Broadbridge Business Centre, Delling Lane, Bosham, PO18 8NF
Web: www.boshamdentallab.co.uk Tel: 01243 572463

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Should I have flexible or stiff denture?

May 16th, 2012
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I have incisors and canines only in the upper jaw. My lower jaw has no missing tooth. I am 56 years old and a smoker. Kindly what kind of denture will be suitable for me? Flexible or stiff. My doctor says that implant is only done if I will quit smoking. I understand that smoking harms the health and I have tried couple of times but unable to quit.

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Sandra Davey-Snuggs

Sandra Davey-Snuggs (GDC: 142294) Dip CDT RCS (Eng)

Unit 8, Broadbridge Business Centre, Delling Lane, Bosham, PO18 8NF
Web: www.boshamdentallab.co.uk Tel: 01243 572463

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What teeth are used on All – On – four treatment?

May 16th, 2012
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I need to have help with my teeth . I will go the dentist and have them looked at but I think I need a lot of them removing and will most likely need dentures. I have been reading a lot of the answers on here and noticed that someone said that when you ahve all on four treatments they do not use dentures but false teeth? I then have two questions for you. the first being this. how many is the most teeth you have pulled before giving the patient dentures as I do have a good few left? and the second being this. what teeth/dentures are put on the all on four implants ?? thanks for this

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colin butchart

Colin Butchart (GDC: 146363) Dip CDT RCS (Eng)

Dorset Denture Clinic, 415c Lymington Road, Highcliffe, Dorset, BH23 5EN
Web: www.dorsetdentureclinic.co.uk Tel: 01425 272380

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I had my lower dentures secured with all on 4. Can this now be done on my upper jaw?

May 14th, 2012
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Nigel. I have had my lower denture put on implants in the all on four treatment. It’s pretty amazing as to the results. I hate these people who put horror stories across the web that frighten people off. the treatment I had was absolutely amazing and I thank people like yourself for perfecting this. I was wondering though if it would be possible to have this same treatment on the upper jaw? my dentist said it was rarely used but does that mean you can’t have it or that there is a better option? I currently have a partial denture on top and don’t need to change yet I’m just finding out these things beforehand. thank you

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Nigel Rosenbaum

Nigel Rosenbaum (GDC: 63730) BDS (Man) Dent Imp (Sheff) MFGDP (UK) Mmedsci MRD RCS (Eng)

Peak Implant Clinic, 41 Bank Road, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3GL
Web: www.peakimplant.co.uk Tel: 01629 584165

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I have now moved down south but would still like dentures. Can this happen?

May 14th, 2012
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Dear expert. I had an appointment with a denture person at my old dentist who was keen for me to have dentures as soon as was possible at that time due to the condition of my teeth then. a change in circumstances meant I had to move down south immediately to be with my family. this has obviously left my own health care in a bit of a mess as it looks like I’ll be living down here for a long time yet. I need to get my teeth sorted out and have to start soon. Now I have established that I need and can have dentures is there anything else I need to know or can I just get going on having them? thanks for your help

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colin butchart

Colin Butchart (GDC: 146363) Dip CDT RCS (Eng)

Dorset Denture Clinic, 415c Lymington Road, Highcliffe, Dorset, BH23 5EN
Web: www.dorsetdentureclinic.co.uk Tel: 01425 272380

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Which denture would you recommend for me after the problems I have had?

May 14th, 2012
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Hi Robert. I have had surgery for cancer of the tongue which has resulted in my tongue being stitched down. it’s horrible. I can’t remember how long the lady said that it would be like this for or whether or not it was forever. I live in Ireland where this is apparently on the rise as well. I smoked for years and this has lead to many problems including this one. Smoking and poor hygiene has also taken it toll on my teeth. I want to have dentures now (probably half dentures as a lot of my teeth on the bottom are still OK whilst other just aren’t. Would having dentures be possible for me? have you seen cases like this before whereby it’s been achieved? thanks

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robert craig

Robert Craig (GDC: 63417) BDS (Belf)

Gentle Touch Dental Studio, 11 The Diamond Centre, Market Square, Magherafelt, Northern Ireland, BT45 6ED
Web: www.gentletouchdental.co.uk Tel: 02879 632495

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Is there any solution to my uncomfortable, impractical set of dentures?

May 14th, 2012
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Hello, Dear expert. last year I had a set of dentures made for me and couldn’t stand then. I didn’t mind that they were massively intrusive as I expected this. much was going to be the case. It was the impracticality of them. I didn’t feel I could eat anything nice (so going for meals went out the window) even things like laughing or just talking a lot (so I limited when I went out- not trips to shop or anything just out at night). they really affected my confidence and I hated them. I haven’t worn them for months properly now. I put them in to eat (at home) and that’s it they’re out then until I eat again. I figure I cannot carry on like this so I am now looking for help. would it be as straight forward as getting a new pair or is there anything I should be wary of? thank you Dr.

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Bill Sharpling

Bill Sharpling (GDC: 110363) MBA, Dip CDT RCS (Eng)

Roseneath Dental Surgery 14 Oyster Lane Byfleet, West Byfleet, Surrey, KT14 7HP
Web: www.changingfacesdentures.co.uk Tel: 01932 341767

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My dentures are nothing but bad news for my gums. What should I do?

May 14th, 2012
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Hello Dr. Could I please acquire your help on an issue I have with my dentures I have had the dentures about seven months now and have continually had problems with the bottom one, When I had them made the dentist said they would eventually begin to lose grip ad my gums receded, I do not understand this notion and dont see how dentures could destroy my gum, is what he said true? anyway the issue is not that they will lose grip but that the bottom one already had, he was grumbling to himself that the bottom one was harder as he makes them himself? have you ever heard this to be the case or is it just my jaw in this instance that we’re having issues with. I do trust my dentist I know it sounds as though I am undermining him its just because I don’t understand I don’t get it? cheers

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Bill Sharpling

Bill Sharpling (GDC: 110363) MBA, Dip CDT RCS (Eng)

Roseneath Dental Surgery 14 Oyster Lane Byfleet, West Byfleet, Surrey, KT14 7HP
Web: www.changingfacesdentures.co.uk Tel: 01932 341767

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I have ill fitting dentures and would like some new ones. But I have bone loss. What can be done?

May 14th, 2012
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Hi Ms Davey-Snuggs. I have been a denture wearer for four years now. I have never been particularly happy with them but I don’t think that can be helped! I have had the same pair since the start when I had my remaining teeth out. I think this may be the root of the problem I’m having with them. they seem short to me, they don’t fit the same as they used to and no matter what I do they look tatty.I was thinking about getting new- full dentures and wondered whether you could just help guide me through this as to what I should be doing and considering? any help will obviously help point me in the right direction, cheers

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Sandra Davey-Snuggs

Sandra Davey-Snuggs (GDC: 142294) Dip CDT RCS (Eng)

Unit 8, Broadbridge Business Centre, Delling Lane, Bosham, PO18 8NF
Web: www.boshamdentallab.co.uk Tel: 01243 572463

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Would I be able to get dental implants to retain my current dentures?

May 14th, 2012
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I was wondering whether you coul help me with an implant issue that i am having. I have two implants on my lower jaw and have had them for some time I also have partial dentures in and around the sites of these implants as i only have three teeth left on the lower jaw that are still natural, however their health has deteriorated dramatically and they will probably have to be removed. I have been looking at what options i have and I came across dental implants for dentures. Would it be possible to use the implant sites of my current implants to retain dentures with? that would be ideal, they are located pretty much opposite each other on the lower jaw two and three teeth from the back on the left and right respectively. what do you think?Any advice that you have would be greatly appreciated.

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lee butler

Lee Butler (GDC: 108662) Dip CDT RCS (Eng)

South Lane Dental, 3 South Lane, Clanfield, Hampshire, PO8 0RB
Web: www.changingfacesdentures.co.uk Tel: 02392 596 444

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