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Question:
Bone loss - lower denture: I have been told by a local dentist that my lower denture cannot be
relined because of too much bone loss.
What are my alternatives? My bottom denture just floats in my mouth without a lot of adhesive ... Visitor from WI
Answer:
Unfortunately, you don't have many options.
Loss of bone is an unfortunate sequelae or consequence of many years of denture wear. There are soft liners that can grip a denture sometimes.
Subperiosteal implants and grafting from areas such as your own hip can also be used to build up the jaw bone material. This is a difficult problem and I wish you luck.
Still other technologies exist involving the use of SimPlants by Materialise and NobelGuide technology available through Nobel Biocare. Look for articles on this website for more information.
Wisconsin Reconstructive Implant Dentistry
Richard Winter, DDS MAGD
Winter Dental Associates
5323 W. Hampton Avenue
Milwaukee Wisconsin WI 53218
(414) 464-9021
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