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What Are Immediate Dentures?
On the day your natural teeth are extracted, immediate dentures can be placed so that you are not left without teeth during the weeks or months it takes for your gums to heal. Before your extraction appointment, Dr. Khatibian will take impressions and measurements of your mouth, allowing the dentures to be fabricated in advance and ready for placement at the time of the procedure.
Who Is a Candidate for Immediate Dentures?
Those who are having all of their remaining teeth removed may be well suited for immediate dentures. An evaluation of your oral health, along with a discussion of available options, will help determine whether this approach is appropriate for your situation. Considerations including bone structure, gum condition, and long-term restorative objectives will each factor into that determination.
What Can I Expect After Placement?
As the gums and jawbone heal following an extraction, they undergo a natural reshaping process that can affect how well immediate dentures fit. Adjustments or relining may be necessary during this period to accommodate the changing contours of the mouth. Follow-up appointments will be scheduled with Dr. Khatibian to monitor the healing process and ensure the dentures continue to fit properly. Once healing is complete, many patients move on to a permanent set of dentures.
The Benefits of Immediate Dentures
Immediate dentures provide a number of notable benefits. Because they are placed at the time of extraction, patients are not left without teeth during the healing period, which supports more normal eating and speaking from the outset. The dentures also serve a protective function at the extraction sites, helping to limit bleeding by acting in a manner similar to a bandage over the gum tissue. In addition to these functional considerations, many patients find that maintaining their appearance throughout the treatment process has a meaningful effect on their confidence and overall comfort during recovery.
Learn More at Pearly Dental Care
If you are facing tooth extractions and want to explore your options, we are here to help. Give us a call at our Sunnyvale office at (408) 774-1200 or our San Jose office at (408) 300-0767 or send us an email to schedule a consultation with Dr. Khatibian. We want to make sure you feel confident and cared for every step of the way.
