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Flexible denture
Lower partial flexible denture is made loose by the dentist who has washed his hands off after taking money. Can it be tightened ? Please guide as I've spent a lot on it.
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It is very difficult to reline the material used for flexible denture but can be adjusted by "Juggad" by dentist.Visit a near by Prosthodontist
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semi flexible dentures would be a better option than the flexible partial dentures. kindly enquire about them.
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As suggested by my esteemed colleagues, flexible dentures cannot be modified for a tighter fit. You can visit your dentist again and request for a cast partial denture. Cast partial dentures offer excellent fit and are comfortable to use. Alternatively you can replace the missing teeth with implants and caps.
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Unlike regular acrylic dentures, flexible dentures cannot be repaired, relined or rebased.
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please visit another dentist & get it checked.. probably something can be done...
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Dr. Suman Makam
Dentist
23 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hello,
Flexible dentures needs to be dipped in warm water the first time , before the dentist has inserted into your mouth.If the dentist has done this procedure and it is still loose then you have to visit a prosthodontist but it is difficult to reline/rebase a flexible denture.
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DR SUMAN MAKAM
DENTAL ARTS
BANGALORE
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Dr. Shweta Motla
Dentist
13 yrs exp
Noida
Yes it can be improved but only dentist can do that .
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Dr. Vinod Kumar K R
Dentist
19 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hello,
The existing denture will be difficult to correct. Just visit near by dentist and get it checked.
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Dr. Maithili Adarkar
Dentist
10 yrs exp
Mumbai
Hi..it seems difficult making the flexible denture tight as it does not have metal clasps. But you can visit any other dentist and get the exact problem rectified. All the best!!
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