Immediate Dentures
An immediate denture is one which is constructed for you in advance, then
fitted immediately following the removal of your natural teeth. Under normal
circumstances providing a patient with immediate dentures is the most effective
way of making the transition from natural to artificial dentition.
The Process
This type of denture will require your Dental Prosthetist and Dentist to
work in conjunction as your Dentist will be required to perform any extractions
necessary for the construction of your denture. It will usually require
two visits with your Dental Prosthetist and two visits at the dentist for
the check-up of remaining teeth and for the extractions and immediate insertion
of your denture.
Maintenance
A number of visits are usually required to the Dental Prosthetists after
extraction of the teeth to allow for the maintenance of the immediate dentures.
Such maintenance may include:
- Relining with soft or hard materials to improve fit
- Occlusal adjustment
- Addition of a flange to an open face denture
Replacement
If the dentures are not properly maintained, extensive destruction of the
denture-bearing tissues usually results. After 6-12 months of adjustments
together with morphological changes in the mouth, an immediate denture will
commonly need replacing. In spite of the disadvantages the advantages of
immediate dentures are normally overwhelming.
If you require further information please look over our frequently asked questions or contact the clinic.
