Lower Dentures - one of the joys of aging

Kobi · 06-05-2012, 05:59 PM

I am looking to talk with people who have a full lower denture.

I keep hearing horror stories on how difficult it is to keep lowers in place and stuff. And then I hear of people who have had no problem at all.

The dentist has this thing about anchor teeth and an attachment full lower which equates to thousands and significant pain for a number of months while everything is prepared.

I have an alternative idea which he is discouraging.

So, I am looking for anyone who might have gone thru the process for a lower only denture and what their experience has been. I need to hear from people who have actually gone thru it themselves and what their own experiences have been - both good and bad.

Have heard about many peoples mothers, brothers, fathers, second cousin three times removed experience. This doesnt help. I need to talk to people who have gone thru this themselves.

Anyone?

Glenn · 06-05-2012, 07:28 PM

I'll bite. I had lower dentures made twice. The first time, they were loose. So they relined them twice. I still did'nt like it. Then they started talking about pads and powders and glues, when all they had to do was make another new mold that fit right.. which costs mo money. Of course they want to be paid up front first again, and charge you for additional extras like anchors bla bla.. when all they had to do was get the first mold snug to begin with. Finially after paying for two molds...the fit is snug and they don't move. You can also get soft dentures with a pad put in...Grrrrr... Tell the a*******e you are not paying anything in full or anchors or any other bs until you get a snug fit the first time. Now I don't need any anchors or any of that cause their a snug fit capezi? Get another dental lab asap!

Kobi · 06-05-2012, 07:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Glenn

I had lower dentures made twice. The first time, they were loose. So they relined them twice. I still did'nt like it. Then they started talking about pads and powders and glues, when all they had to do was make another new mold that fit right.. which costs mo money. Of course they want to be paid up front first again, and charge you for additional extras like anchors bla bla.. when all they had to do was get the first mold snug to begin with. Finially after paying for two molds...the fit is snug and they don't move. You can also get soft dentures with a pad put in...Blech!

Tell the a*******e you are not paying anything in full or anchors or any other bs until you get a snug fit the first time.

Thanks Glenn. So it sounds like you didnt have a problem with them staying in as long as you had a snug fit right?

Glenn · 06-05-2012, 07:42 PM

No ploblem Paisan

kittygrrl · 06-05-2012, 08:31 PM

I don't have this issue but I was in dentistry in my distant past. Lowers are notorious for requiring a rilly excellent denturist..and it's a crap shoot to find a dentist who cares enough to find the very best..i also think it has to do with what part of the country you live in..the west coast seems to have very good technical artists and everywhere else not so much..have an agreement with your dentist before any work is begun (including the extraction of any remaining teeth) that he (the dentist) will make sure it fits well (in writing)..and ask to speak with a few other clients who are happy with his/her work. Don't take for granted that just because you are happy with some of his other work that he is also good at making an impression and has an excellent technician to make the denture. It's ok, to be picky!

Beloved · 06-06-2012, 03:00 AM

I also work in the dental field and I have to chime in.

It's not always as simplistic as getting a good impression for a snug fit. Much of it also has to do on the anatomy of the patient's mouth. The more of a ridge that you have the better the chances you will not need anchors or glue. Other factors could include mandibular tori, the depth of the floor of the mouth, how long you have been missing some or all of your teeth, etc. It's not always the dentist fault if they move, but it can be.

Good luck. I hope you don't have any issues.

06-05-2012, 05:59 PM	#1
Kobi Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: Biological female. Lesbian. Relationship Status: Happy Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Hanging out in the Atlantic. Posts: 9,234 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 9,840 Thanked 34,654 Times in 7,652 Posts Rep Power: 21474861	Lower Dentures - one of the joys of aging I am looking to talk with people who have a full lower denture. I keep hearing horror stories on how difficult it is to keep lowers in place and stuff. And then I hear of people who have had no problem at all. The dentist has this thing about anchor teeth and an attachment full lower which equates to thousands and significant pain for a number of months while everything is prepared. I have an alternative idea which he is discouraging. So, I am looking for anyone who might have gone thru the process for a lower only denture and what their experience has been. I need to hear from people who have actually gone thru it themselves and what their own experiences have been - both good and bad. Have heard about many peoples mothers, brothers, fathers, second cousin three times removed experience. This doesnt help. I need to talk to people who have gone thru this themselves. Anyone? __________________

06-05-2012, 07:28 PM	#2
Glenn Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Dear ol butch bones. Preferred Pronoun?: Old G Relationship Status: Too old to play. Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: :rolleyes: Posts: 1,547 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 3,601 Thanked 3,730 Times in 1,095 Posts Rep Power: 21474853	I'll bite. I had lower dentures made twice. The first time, they were loose. So they relined them twice. I still did'nt like it. Then they started talking about pads and powders and glues, when all they had to do was make another new mold that fit right.. which costs mo money. Of course they want to be paid up front first again, and charge you for additional extras like anchors bla bla.. when all they had to do was get the first mold snug to begin with. Finially after paying for two molds...the fit is snug and they don't move. You can also get soft dentures with a pad put in...Grrrrr... Tell the a*******e you are not paying anything in full or anchors or any other bs until you get a snug fit the first time. Now I don't need any anchors or any of that cause their a snug fit capezi? Get another dental lab asap!

06-05-2012, 07:42 PM	#4
Glenn Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Dear ol butch bones. Preferred Pronoun?: Old G Relationship Status: Too old to play. Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: :rolleyes: Posts: 1,547 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 3,601 Thanked 3,730 Times in 1,095 Posts Rep Power: 21474853	No ploblem Paisan

06-05-2012, 08:31 PM	#5
kittygrrl Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: 'dark matter' Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: near wild mushrooms Posts: 9,316 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 21,565 Thanked 21,924 Times in 7,057 Posts Rep Power: 21474861	I don't have this issue but I was in dentistry in my distant past. Lowers are notorious for requiring a rilly excellent denturist..and it's a crap shoot to find a dentist who cares enough to find the very best..i also think it has to do with what part of the country you live in..the west coast seems to have very good technical artists and everywhere else not so much..have an agreement with your dentist before any work is begun (including the extraction of any remaining teeth) that he (the dentist) will make sure it fits well (in writing)..and ask to speak with a few other clients who are happy with his/her work. Don't take for granted that just because you are happy with some of his other work that he is also good at making an impression and has an excellent technician to make the denture. It's ok, to be picky!

06-06-2012, 03:00 AM	#6
Beloved Member How Do You Identify?: alive Preferred Pronoun?: um Relationship Status: married Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: on the stars Posts: 460 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 1,415 Thanked 1,653 Times in 298 Posts Rep Power: 19348703	I also work in the dental field and I have to chime in. It's not always as simplistic as getting a good impression for a snug fit. Much of it also has to do on the anatomy of the patient's mouth. The more of a ridge that you have the better the chances you will not need anchors or glue. Other factors could include mandibular tori, the depth of the floor of the mouth, how long you have been missing some or all of your teeth, etc. It's not always the dentist fault if they move, but it can be. Good luck. I hope you don't have any issues.