There are a few reasons why a good initial DenSureFit fit loosens or looses suction. Find out why and what you can do about it,
Decrease in suction might be caused by one of the following issues:
Click Here and scroll down to watch video "Why Your Snug Fit Might Loosen"
- Residue- Any sort of residue on the roof of the mouth or the denture can break suction. Brush roof of the mouth well before inserting denture. Residue can hang onto the mouth from the oils in coffee, even.
- Inflammation -You may simply need another applicator of silicone to snug up your denture. It is common for one's gums to have some inflammation if they have been wearing their denture without a liner....gums have been hitting a hard acrylic surface, even though adhesive does help protect it a little bit, so naturally, that causes inflammation. When the soft liner is applied, the inflammation decreases, causing a little looseness in the gum line.
- Time of application- Gum tissue can be fuller in the morning than later in the day. If the reline is applied in the morning and them gum size decreases, it can leave a void in the trough that causes looseness. Looseness in the trough means the denture cannot stay supported up in the suction spot, and you'll lose suction. You might want to try relining your denture in the evening.
- Flat palate or wide, shallow gum line (see illustration below) - It is kind of hard to see in the video, but a flatter palate can contribute to lack of suction. Here's the video....Which Type of Palate Will Get Better Suction? Also, when one lacks definition and height on the gum line as a result of bone loss, the denture does not have good surface area to hang onto. A wide, flat trough is an indication of this. DenSureFit cannot correct this issue; it can however, improve the fit and comfort of the denture by filling voids and providing cushioning. You will still likely need to use powder adhesive over your silicone liner and may still have issues with getting it to stay in place, especially when eating.
- Dry mouth from medications- Dentures stay in via suction. Suction requires a thin layer of saliva between your mouth and your denture. If you are taking medications that cause dry mouth, then you might experience a decrease in suction from lack of saliva. You might consider consulting your doctor for his/her advice on how to combat the dry mouth.
What do I do now?
Finish filling the void in the trough with more silicone.
Remember....never put more silicone on the palate after the first application. It would overbuild the trough and will lose suction.
