Dentures
Added: February 13, 2007 - 12:03 PM
By: Patient Email Withheld, Gresham, OR
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Case Summary
Dentures / Partials
Teeth:
Last Full Mouth X-Ray: October
Case Description
I just had new dentures made by a dentist that don't fit well at all. My last set was made by a denturist that I now wear. The dentist does not want to admit he can not do the job properly. This has been going on since October 2006 and has cost me $2600. I am retired and have been very patient but it is not going well. What would you recommend.
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Reply: Dentures
added: February 13, 2007 - 12:21 PM
This is a difficult situation, one that the treating dentist should handle. Getting another dentist or denturist to take on another dentist''''s problem is a sticky situation. I would recomend making your situation very clear to your current dentist. Maybe a reline with adjustments could solve the problem. A dentist with integrity would find a way to help you.
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