WHEN IS AN IMMEDIATE DENTURE USED? To avoid the situation of being without teeth, an immediate denture technique is implemented. This involves taking impressions of your mouth while your natural teeth are still present. Which allows the denturist, Dan Grabowski, to be able to fabricate a denture in the likeness of your natural teeth, or make any necessary modifications you may wish. When your natural teeth are extracted, your immediate denture is then inserted. With this technique, you have avoided having to go without any teeth while you go through the healing process. |
THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT IMMEDIATE DENTURES Since the Denturist is unable to try-in the denture prior to extracting your teeth, certain aesthetic compromises may be necessary. This doesn't present any significant problems, and the results are normally quite good. It is important to follow the postoperative instructions of your oral surgeon very carefully. As healing occurs, the oral tissues recede so denture adjustments may be required. Follow-up appointments at The Denture Centre to see the denturist are necessary. To maintain the best fit and comfort, a temporary liner or tissue conditioner may be placed in the denture. During the next few months, bone and gum tissue will continue to shrink to some degree; however, the rate of change decreases with time. This a natural occurrence, which is to be expected. As the healing process is complete, either a new permanent full denture(s) will be made or your denture(s) will be relined or rebased to ensure the most comfortable fit possible. |
