How Immediate Dentures Work: What to Expect After Extractions
The Pre-Extraction Planning Phase
Before tooth removal, precise impressions and jaw registrations are captured by your Dental Prosthetist. Custom acrylic teeth are placed into the immediate denture base according to your natural facial proportions.
Immediate Placement as a Surgical Bandage
Inserting immediate dentures directly after extraction helps control swelling, protects delicate blood clots, and reduces post-operative discomfort.
Healing, Tissue Shrinkage, and Temporary Soft Relines
As extraction sockets heal and gum tissues shrink over 3 to 6 months, immediate dentures will require temporary soft relines to maintain snug retention until a final permanent reline is completed.
Key Takeaway
Immediate dentures ensure you never have to hide your smile during your healing transition.
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