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Could facial sagging due to bone atrophy related to toothlessness be reversed by wearing dentures?
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Yes: Yes, the denture base can be built up to support the tissues.
Answered 12/23/2016
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Somewhat: Wearing dentures will fill in some of the lost bony structure and return the vertical dimension, giving the patient a more youthful appearance. It's not quite plastic surgery, but it certainly helps.
Answered 12/23/2016
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