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Lower Partial: Patient has only one lower canine remaining, #27 opposing upper porcelain bridge work. Would a partial be indicated or better to extract remaining tooth and have a full denture for stability? ....Visitor from MO (answer)
Partials versus implants for older adults? My mother is 81 years old, and she has lost most of her teeth in the back. I don't think she has even one molar left. Should she spend the money for implants, or would it be more practical to get partials for the top and bottom? My parents are on Social Security and there is no dental school or free clinic within 300 miles. What should I advise my Mom to do? I'm willing to help with the cost of implants, but is it worth it at her age? Are full dentures even a option? Her front teeth are broken and weak also. ....Visitor from TX (answer)
Drill holes in teeth for partials? My Dentist is supposed to be taking impressions for my partial. They did the first impression and the second time I went for my next impression, my dentist drilled holes in my teeth to anchor my partial. Then she said I needed to have some cavities filled before she could finish my partial. I thought this was unusual. I am afraid that these holes will result in decay if she waits to finish my partial. Is that normal to drill holes in teeth? Also she did an exam but no xtays were taken and she told me I have 8 cavities. If they are so small how can she tell by sight without xrays? I am concerned about I have never had this many cavities. Can medicine you take regulary cause your teeth to decay? ....Visitor from OH (answer)
Valplast extremely tight and causes sore gums: My dentist forced the Valplast partials in my mouth and the pain was excruciating. She sent me home in this condition. I went back because my mouth was so sore and waited an hour for her to adjust them. I tried to wear them but the pain became unbearable. Is this suppose to happen? ....Visitor from FL (answer)
Denture versus Partial: I have partials on top and bottom, however, the two teeth remaining on bottom are loose. My dentist said because the partial fits well they will just add two teeth making this a full denture to bottom. Is this wise or should I have them redo partial for a new plate in general as this partial is 4 years old and I have loss bone on one side of mouth? Also I have a partial on top with 6 teeth as my own. Two teeth on the right side together are strong but the remaing four teeth need to be removed. My dentist told me I need a full denture on top. Is there any way to keep a partial which be connected to the two teeth side by side on the right side of my mouth? My fear of having a full denture. ....Visitor from NC (answer)
Expecting too much? I thought it was understood and agreed upon when I proceeded to get a partial, that it would (1) fit, (2) meet the bottom teeth it was above, so I could actually chew, and (3) look pretty much like the other teeth - specifically in length. What I got was a partial that is about half the length of the other teeth. I am told the problem is with MY TEETH! Was I expecting too much? ....Visitor from MN (answer)
I lost 3 of my back top molars due to root canals and then the crowns breaking off. My doctor made me a partial but I can't wear it. It feels like I have a horse bit in my mouth. He now says maybe a Valplast would work better, because I told him I will take it out whenever I eat and that I only want it so I can smile and not have a big hole in my smile on the side of my mouth. I am wondering if I can get the mini snap on implants to anchor the valplast when I want to wear it during the day. The sinus cavity is too low to have implants and I am scared to death to get the sinus lift. Also, aren't there any other softer plastics than Valplast? I would be happy with even 1 tooth on the Valplast. ....Visitor from FL (answer)

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