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I have worn upper dentures for 45 years and over the years had alot of bone loss. About 8 years ago I had a filler put in my upper bone along with implants.

It helped but I have lost vertical opening and more bone. I have all of my lower teeth except wisdom teeth. I wondered if there is anything new to fill out that bone and give me a more natural look.

My cheeks look sunken in and my chin juts out. I also have in the last year noticed that the whole mouth area seems to have changed. ... Visitor from LA

Answer:
The loss of vertical (dimension) is usually responsible for the chin appearing to be pushing out.

I of course I can not see you but in general there are some things that can be done.

IF your implants are OK and still in place it is possible to get the look you want from using the plastic on the denture to get the "look". It requires some time but is certainly possible to do.

If you need bone, there are some grafting methods that can be done but you would not be able to wear your denture during the healing time. You have to be with a very experienced person to have these grafts work well.

Jeffrey Hoos, DMD FAGD
4949 North Main Street
Stratford, Connecticut 06411
(203) 378-9500

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