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I have dentures and I have a significant overbite. Can this be corrected? (Photo)

April 21, 2018
Asked By:dlphodges54 in Houston, TX

I have dentures with two implants on the lower, I’ve only recently been able to wear the lower due to the implants healing. I now have a significant overbite which I never had before. Can this be corrected?

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