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Can my implants be repositioned? I have full upper arch mini dental implants.

pb4598Jul 24, 2018
I have full upper arch mini dental implants. The whole arch protrudes, hangs down low over my bottom teeth and I have a ledge on top where my gums are and food sits up there, ugh! I was able see the implants (without the crowns) they are jagged, not properly aligned on one side and in the front. I'd like a do over of my implants. Help can anyone offer there advice. Thanks

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Dr. Amber Garcia, DDS
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Answered on Jul 26, 2018
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