10/03/2025
This patient was so uncomfortable with her top denture that she stopped wearing it completely. She came to me because the dental work she had done somewhere else wasn’t working. Her top denture was always loose, and her bottom set of implants (called an All-on-X) didn’t fit right. It hurt her gums, she couldn’t chew well, and only a few teeth on one side of her mouth touched when she bit down.
When we checked everything, we found gum infection, a bite that didn’t line up, problems around her implants, and teeth that didn’t look natural. After careful planning, we decided the best choice was to redo everything with new fixed teeth that stay in place.
The photos help explain why. The old lower bridge design was very hard to clean — food and bacteria got trapped under it, leading to irritation and infection. On the X-ray, you can see another problem: the bridge wasn’t fully seated onto the implant, most likely from an inaccurate impression. When this happens, the implants are put under extra stress, which can cause pain, gum disease, and even implant failure.
In our revision, we made a new All-on-X with a smooth titanium bar and better contours. This makes it much easier to clean, fits perfectly on the implants, and sets her up for a healthy, long-lasting smile.
Now she has brand new teeth that are strong, comfortable, and built the right way.
designed for function, esthetics, and long-term success.