Hi, you have been a huge help to me! Thank you! I do have a question… with permanent dentures upper is it posssti make the palate with some sort of mesh.
Oh good! Do I have to specify that this is what I want at my permanent denture scan? That’s coming up on 12/2. Only upper dentures, clearly and my extractions were on 8/5. I’ve got immediate dentures, which are okay, but so bulky.
@@isabelarrastia6946 yes. Definitely specify. Just curious why you want it though? I’m guessing to strengthen the material? Just be aware that acrylic can still break even with a mesh. What typically breaks a denture is when it is too loose and starts to flex against the forces of chewing. The best way to keep the denture from fracturing is to always keep up on relining and replacement of dentures as indicated when the mouth changes
I want the mesh in place of the acrylic or the acrylic with a mesh across the palate to make it lighter somehow… I fully intend to do this 100%, otherwise what’s the point.. I don’t want them to crack or be damaged in anyway. I’ve been listening to you for awhile and you give the clearest, cleanest and honest advice. These dentures are fine, I just think they could be better and lighter . Not sure how to ask or phrase my thoughts to my dentist?
@ the palate needs to be solid all the way across in order for you to get suction. I totally understand what you’re saying-that you want it as light as possible. When I make dentures I thin the palate out to about 2-3mm and contour the outside of the palate where the tongue is to be the same contour as the patient’s mouth so that it feels as natural as possible. One of the issues with a lot of dentures that some providers make is that the palate is too bulky so the tongue is displaced and speech is difficult. When speaking to your provider, tell them that you want the palate to be as thin as possible and for it to be contoured and shaped as close as possible to the shape of you palate. I hope this helps❤️
I lost my lower dentures can they be replace.
@@dollyreilly4826 yes. They can definitely be remade
Hi, you have been a huge help to me! Thank you! I do have a question… with permanent dentures upper is it posssti make the palate with some sort of mesh.
Yes. It usually is an up charge but it can absolutely be done.
Oh good! Do I have to specify that this is what I want at my permanent denture scan? That’s coming up on 12/2. Only upper dentures, clearly and my extractions were on 8/5. I’ve got immediate dentures, which are okay, but so bulky.
@@isabelarrastia6946 yes. Definitely specify. Just curious why you want it though? I’m guessing to strengthen the material? Just be aware that acrylic can still break even with a mesh. What typically breaks a denture is when it is too loose and starts to flex against the forces of chewing. The best way to keep the denture from fracturing is to always keep up on relining and replacement of dentures as indicated when the mouth changes
I want the mesh in place of the acrylic or the acrylic with a mesh across the palate to make it lighter somehow… I fully intend to do this 100%, otherwise what’s the point.. I don’t want them to crack or be damaged in anyway. I’ve been listening to you for awhile and you give the clearest, cleanest and honest advice. These dentures are fine, I just think they could be better and lighter . Not sure how to ask or phrase my thoughts to my dentist?
@ the palate needs to be solid all the way across in order for you to get suction. I totally understand what you’re saying-that you want it as light as possible. When I make dentures I thin the palate out to about 2-3mm and contour the outside of the palate where the tongue is to be the same contour as the patient’s mouth so that it feels as natural as possible. One of the issues with a lot of dentures that some providers make is that the palate is too bulky so the tongue is displaced and speech is difficult. When speaking to your provider, tell them that you want the palate to be as thin as possible and for it to be contoured and shaped as close as possible to the shape of you palate. I hope this helps❤️