[newhavenhibby]

The bone will be shrinking back as I say for 6 months or so and so the bone around the canine region will also remodel in time. You are correct in that often the bone in this region can often be bulky to start as often there is less bone recession here around your natural teeth prior to extractions. I often used to cut the flange back in this area all the way. Any denture made before this will need adjustments all dependant on how fast recession takes place.

If this temp denture was fitted after the extraction ( an immediate) but made before, then the technician has had to estimate where the bone would be following extraction so often the fit may not be quite right. You need to return for a dentist to adjust the plate which may be to remove some acrylic and ease it in this area or even to put on some temporary cushion type linings ( eg viscogel) in order to relieve the pressure on the canine area. These can also be used to pack out the temp when it is too big.

It used to be standard practice a few years ago to have the extractions and then wait 6 months before trying dentures.

If you get an appointment for an adjustment try to wear the plate for an hour or two so the gum will just start to redden and then the dentist can line up where he needs to adjust.