Immediate Dentures

Immediate dentures are made before your teeth are extracted and placed in your mouth on the same day as the extractions. This means you leave the appointment with teeth in place rather than waiting for gums to heal before receiving a denture.

They can help maintain your appearance and support basic chewing and speech while your mouth heals. Because the gums and bone change shape during healing, immediate dentures typically require adjustments and may eventually need to be relined or replaced with a conventional denture.

The process begins with impressions and measurements taken while your natural teeth are still in place. Your dentist uses these to plan the denture so it approximates the shape and position of your existing teeth.

After extractions, the immediate denture is placed and you receive instructions for care during the initial healing period. Follow-up visits are scheduled to monitor healing, adjust the fit, and discuss long-term options as your mouth stabilizes.

Immediate dentures are one option when multiple teeth need to be removed. Whether they are appropriate depends on your oral health, the number of teeth involved, and your goals for function and appearance during healing.

Your dentist will discuss the benefits and limitations of immediate dentures compared to conventional dentures or other replacement options, including full and partial dentures, so you can make an informed decision.