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Can I Get My Implant Denture Teeth Replaced?

Can I Get My Implant Denture Teeth Replaced?

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I am disappointed with my snap-on denture. Can I get the denture teeth replaced? The implants fit well, but the denture teeth look fake, big, and bulky. I got the denture from a place that says I cannot get a refund. Is there any way to take the denture to another dentist to do something about the denture teeth? I am embarrassed to smile with this denture. I was looking forward to my denture not falling out, but now I do not mind if it falls out and crashes to the floor. Please excuse my rant. I do need some practical advice.  Thank you. Lena J.

Lena,

We are sorry to hear about your experience with your snap-on denture. Your current dentist cannot improve your denture based on what you described. Most dentists do not have the artistic talent to create a natural-looking denture. And to think that the place you visited refuses to give refunds. It sounds like they know that their work does not look natural.

Dentures from a Cosmetic Dentist

Advanced cosmetic dentists take several steps to ensure your denture fits your facial features and fits well in your mouth:

  • Talk with you about the look you want for your new smile
  • Take preliminary impressions of your mouth
  • Make a custom tray that fits your mouth only
  • Make a wax model for you to try in your mouth
  • Use high-quality or premium denture teeth that look real

Although you have no refund for your dentures, you can ask your dentist about replacing the denture teeth or the entire denture. If you cannot get a new denture from your dentist, consult an advanced cosmetic dentist to discuss your options. Depending on the denture condition and quality, a skilled prosthodontist may be able to use your denture base and replace the teeth, or you may need a new denture.

San Antonio dentists Dr. Gilberto Tostado and Dr. Karina Acuña sponsor this post.

My Implant Denture Teeth Don’t Match My Lower Denture

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I’ve had a lower denture for six years. Last November, my dentist placed the upper denture. Both my upper and lower dentures show when I smile. But the dentures are two different colors. My dentist had the upper denture re-done in December, but the color is noticeably different. He says that I should get used to the color despite my complaints because he cannot keep sending the denture back. I want a refund. Am I being unreasonable to ask for my denture teeth to match? – Thank you. Lena from Albany, GA

Lena,

We are sorry to hear about your experience with mismatched dentures. Your dentist seems unconcerned about aesthetics and how you feel about your smile. This is not the dentist for you. Although most dentists lack the advanced training to produce beautiful dentures, they are concerned with what their patients think.

What to Do If Your Implant Denture Teeth Do Not Match

If your implant denture teeth do not match, look for a dentist with advanced cosmetic dentistry training. The dentist will find the exact shade to match your bottom dentures. They will take pictures and give precise instructions to a dental ceramist at a lab to achieve a match. And it is possible to match your implant denture, but you need a skilled cosmetic dentist to do it.

We recommend scheduling consultations with at least two cosmetic dentists for an examination and to discuss your option. If your current dentist is unconcerned about getting your denture color to match, he probably will not be willing to give you a refund, but you can ask.

You can get natural-looking cosmetic dentures with high-quality materials and teeth that complement your smile. And your dentist will ensure the denture base fits your implants precisely. But if your current dentist will not admit his responsibility, be prepared to pay for a new denture out of pocket.

 

San Antonio dentist Dr. Gilberto Tostado sponsors this post.\

Before-and-after implant overdenture photos from Dr. Gilberto Tostado of San Antonio

Before-and-after implant overdenture photos from Dr. Gilberto Tostado

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