Bone or a left piece of root under denture?

Question

I had all my teeth pulled out one year ago and got immediate dentures, after 6 month I got the permanent dentures that had to have a soft liner after 8 weeks because they got so loose. Now I found some white, hard

piece coming through my bottom gum, not sure if they left a piece of root

or if this is bone coming up. I have my appointment on monday to get the dentures relined and they said that the dentist will look at it. What are the chances that this is bone? And why is it growing, I always thought the bone will deteriorate? What can the dentist do about this?

And if I get the new reline, will the dentures loose grip shortly again?

Thank you for any answers in advance

Answer 1

The little chip of bone that you see working it's way through your gum is not uncommon.   Whether it is a tiny piece of bone,  or more likely,  a tiny piece of leftover tooth,  it is simply working it's way out slowly but surely.    Just as a sliver in your finger will work it's way to the surface after a while,  so will a tiny piece of tooth or bone.   It is harmless,  although it may be annoying.   The dentist can very easily numb it up a bit and take it out for you if its a nuisance.

As for relining,   the reason it has to be relined and refit is because your gums keep changing after your teeth are gone.   Even though they fit snug a few months ago,  your gums may have flattened a bit,  and thus the dentures are a bit loose.    Relining them refits them to what your gums are like now,  and then they will be more snug.    How often you need them relined depends on how fast your gums change.