Immediate denture (transitional denture)

an immediate denture?

(also called transitional denture)

It replaces all missing teeth on the upper or lower arch.

Immediate dentures (sometimes called temporary dentures) are placed in the mouth immediately after extraction of natural teeth. This approach is used when someone does not want to be without teeth for several months during the healing of the gums.

Immediate dentures are usually made before the date of extraction. In this case the date of the extractions should be set with the dentist after the denture is made. When you are getting your first dentures, it is important to remember that it takes time to get used to it. Chewing is probably the most difficult part to master, usually it takes 4 to 5 weeks before being able to see improvements in the chewing/masticatory function.

While adjusting to your new dentures, it is important to remember that it will take a long time to get used to them. During the healing process, your gums that supports the denture will shrink. Temporary relining of your denture will be necessary in order to readjust it to the gums.

The first temporary relining will be done 2 weeks after tooth extractions, the second after 3 months and the last after 6 months.

Characteristics of an immediate denture

• Helps the gums to heal uniformly.
• Restores dental aesthetics to the patient.
• Provides masticatory functionality to the patient.
• Can be adjusted and remould/relined to the gums during healing process.

Benefits of an immediate denture

• You will not have to worry about smiling.
• You will have peace of mind because we will be providing follow ups appointments.
• Slowly while healing you will find back the pleasure of eating.
• We will do follow-ups of gums and denture after the extractions:
  after; 2 weeks, 3 months and 6 months.
• Easy to clean and simple to maintain.