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You need dentures but are not sure what your options are.
Two options are available for people who have decided to
have their remaining natural teeth extracted:
- Immediate Dentures
- Post-Immediate Dentures
Immediate Dentures
Immediate Dentures are constructed before your remaining teeth are
extracted. These dentures are inserted the same day as the last tooth
is extracted.
Immediate Dentures offer several advantages:
- Enables you to return to work promptly
- Protects the tissues and extraction sites in the mouth
- Minimizes bleeding
- Promotes even healing
- Immediate return to eating and smiling
Although there are some convincing advantages of Immediate Dentures
there are some downsides that you must be aware of.
The biggest drawback of Immediate Dentures is the inability of the
Denturist to construct your dentures using the same procedures normally
used. This means that you will not have an opportunity to view the
appearance of the dentures before being inserted in your mouth. You
will not be able to 'try-in' your new denture to see if
you like the look.
The Denturist will do his best to make sure the relationship of your
jaw is as close to your natural position as possible, and the new teeth
are the right size, shape and color. But remember some guesswork is
involved in the fit of the immediate denture as the amount of bone
lost during extractions can vary from person to person.
Post-Immediate Dentures
Post-Immediate Dentures are constructed after your teeth are extracted
and your gums feel comfortable enough to take impressions. This time
period can be as early as one week and take no more than two weeks
to complete.
Post-Immediate dentures allow the Denturist to fabricate your new
dentures with the same measurements and techniques normally used in
denture construction and design.
The biggest advantage of Post-Immediate dentures is the ability to
try your new dentures in your mouth before completion. The degree of
satisfaction with this method is increased twofold, especially if
you are looking for a functional and esthetically pleasing change.
The decision you make in regards to Immediate or Post-Immediate Dentures
will be determined by your unique situation with the help of the Denturist.
It is important to note that the longer you wait before the first impressions
are taken the better the outcome of your new dentures.
Regular Maintenance
Regular maintenance is necessary for both Immediate and Post-Immediate
dentures.
Once your natural teeth and roots are extracted your gums will be
healing and changing. Up to 50% bone loss can occur during the first
year after extractions. It will be necessary for your Denturist to
do adjustments and add temporary liners to your dentures. The temporary
liners will keep your dentures fitting properly and promote the health
of your gums.
This healing process can take up to one year before you are ready
to have a permanent reline placed in your denture.
Important: It is crucial that you visit your Denturist regularly
throughout this period. Neglecting to have your initial dentures checked
regularly could seriously harm the tissues and bone in your mouth.
As every patient’s healing period and rate of gum shrinkage
is different. The number of temporary liners required in your denture
will vary from patient to patient. The Denturist will set appointments
to check your mouth at regular intervals.
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