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Could my bone grafts cause my dentures not to fit properly?

May 16, 2017
Asked By:heddygotro in New Orleans, LA

Its only been a month since the grafts I'm supposed to be wearing my very beautiful dentures its difficult on top theyre making a suction but not flush w my palate causing them to slant. Its not possible to get the bottom over my gums period. i missed appt the next day for adjustments.

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