Immediate Dentures

• Instant Aesthetic and Functional Restoration: Provides teeth immediately after extractions, helping maintain the aesthetics and functionality of your smile.
• Protection During Healing: Acts as a bandage to protect the extraction sites and control bleeding, aiding the healing process.
• Adjustment to Dentures: Allows the patient to begin adapting to the feel and use of dentures immediately.
• Maintains Facial Structure: Supports facial muscles and skin, preventing the 'sunken' look often associated with tooth loss.

The Procedure for Getting Immediate Dentures

1. Pre-Extraction Planning: Impressions of your existing teeth and gums are made to create the immediate dentures before the teeth are extracted.
2. Fabrication of the Dentures: A dental lab uses the impressions to craft the dentures to fit your mouth and match your natural tooth color and shape as closely as possible.
3. Extraction of Teeth: The natural teeth are removed, and the dentures are immediately fitted.
4. Initial Adjustment: Since the gums and bones remodel and shrink during healing, the immediate dentures will require adjustments over the first few months.
5. Follow-up Visits: Regular visits to the dentist are necessary for adjusting the fit of the dentures and monitoring the healing process.

Caring for Your Immediate Dentures

• Regular Cleaning: Clean the dentures daily using a soft denture brush and non-abrasive cleaner.
• Nightly Removal: Although immediate dentures should be worn as much as possible initially, they should be removed at night to allow the gums to rest.
• Use Adhesives if Needed: Denture adhesives may be necessary to improve the fit temporarily, especially as the gums heal and shrink.
• Eat Soft Foods: Start with soft foods cut into small pieces to reduce the pressure on the dentures and the gums.
• Regular Dental Appointments: It is crucial to visit your dentist regularly for adjustments to the dentures as your gums and jawbone shape change during healing.