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Suggest Remedy For Pain In The Gums From Dentures

My wife, aged 67, was experiencing pain/inflammation in gum owing to some problem in her (full)denture fitted about 8 years back. On a visit to the dentist who provided the denture she was advised to get a new set of denture. which was fitted about two weeks back. As she felt pain in both the edges of the upper jaw she paid three visits. Even after all adjustments made by the dentist she is still having pain and burning sensation in both edges even when te denture is removed (during night) Application of medication gives temporary relief.Could you pl advise what can be the problem and remedy Narasimhan

                                                  
Mon, 6 Oct 2014
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Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query.
The pain can be because of the sharp bony ridge or any ulcer secondary to trauma by the dentures. Usually the alveolar ridge resorbs gradually resulting in a narrow ridge, which is more prone to injuries. Consult a good oral physician and get it diagnosed. If there is a sharp ridge or any undercuts, then get alveloplasty done. If it is because of the sharp denture borders, then get the dentures smoothened or replaced(since it is 8 year old). Mean while use topical anesthetics like 2% lignocaine gel.
I hope my answer will help you, take care.
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Suggest Remedy For Pain In The Gums From Dentures

Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query. The pain can be because of the sharp bony ridge or any ulcer secondary to trauma by the dentures. Usually the alveolar ridge resorbs gradually resulting in a narrow ridge, which is more prone to injuries. Consult a good oral physician and get it diagnosed. If there is a sharp ridge or any undercuts, then get alveloplasty done. If it is because of the sharp denture borders, then get the dentures smoothened or replaced(since it is 8 year old). Mean while use topical anesthetics like 2% lignocaine gel. I hope my answer will help you, take care.