The tiny screws that hold the denture to the implants keep coming out. Two in the past two weeks.

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Why do they keep falling out of the top denture..the bottom is tight and secure. The top feels a little loose. Could my gums have shrunk that much? I had this done in July..don't have permanents yet.

Kourosh Maddahi, DDS · Answer

Hi:There might be incorrect bite pressure on the top denture.  I suggest to have your dentist check your bite and use a torque driver to tighten the screws.Best,Dr. Maddahi

Gina Franco, DDS - Account Suspended · Answer

Hello,
If this is a temporary denture it is normal to have some issues, but not as often as it might  sound from your question. If that's the case, your Dentist should provide you with factual reasons of why this is happening, e.g. are the screws properly screwed; is the implant space distribution adequate for your denture design; are the Implants ok; or more importantly, is the bite right and stable? Some of these are the most common reasons why the patients get their temporary dentures loose. Hope this helps. 
Dr. Franco
DentArtist Clinic

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