Patient had: Complete upper and lower dentures. Her lower denture had been constructed as an immediate denture and had never been relined.
Reason for new dentures: Bone loss had led to ill fit. Excessive tooth wear negatively affected the bite, degraded ability to break down food properly, and changed aesthetics.
Reason for new dentures: Both dentures were stained and ill fitting: tooth wear was so extreme it placed the patient in an incorrect, overclosed bite and jaw relationship. Dentures were no longer appropriate.
Patient had: Complete upper and lower dentures with aesthetic modification (diamond addition)
Reason for new dentures: Dentures were stained, causing discomfort from bone loss and ill fit, and no longer appropriate; patient was overclosed with a worn bite
Reason for new dentures: Dentures are loose, stained, and have a worn bite. Patient is overclosed, unable to chew well, and shows collapsed facial support.
Patient had: Complete upper and lower dentures. Lower denture was an immediate denture and had never been relined.
Reason for new dentures: Both dentures were ill-fitting, stained, and no longer appropriate for the patient’s oral condition. Patient is overclosed with a worn bite. Dentures were not made as a set and lacked optimal function.
Reason for new dentures: Existing dentures were very loose and causing soreness. Patient was using denture adhesive several times a day just to keep the dentures in. Dentures were also very stained.
Patient had: Complete upper denture and partial lower denture
Reason for new dentures: Denture is ill-fitting and old. Anterior teeth have broken due to bite and wear. Patient gets food under her denture when she eats.
