Losing teeth can affect more than just your oral health it impacts your confidence, appearance, and overall daily life. Immediate dentures are designed to bridge the gap between tooth extractions to your final dentures, giving you back a confident, natural-looking smile the same day as extractions.
If your dental professional has recommended immediate dentures, here’s everything you need to know about the process of immediate dentures.
Key Takeaways:
- Walk Out Smiling the Same Day - Immediate dentures mean you never go without teeth after extractions.
- Instant Confidence Boost - Custom-Designed to look natural, they restore your smile and self-esteem.
- Healing Support - Acting like a bandage, they protect your gums and reduce irritation during recovery.
- Eat & Speak More Comfortably - Softer foods are easier to enjoy while also improving your speech.
- Step Toward Final Dentures - A temporary but essential bridge while your gums and jawbone heal before your final dentures.
What Are Immediate Dentures?
Immediate dentures sometimes called (temporary or healing dentures) are dental prosthetics placed the day of extractions or shortly after.
There are two Immediate denture options for you:
- Same-day Immediate dentures – Crafted in advance prior to your extractions and placed the day of extractions, so you never go without teeth.
- Delayed Immediate dentures – Teeth are extracted first then your gums are given time to heal before taking impressions giving you a better looking and fitting dentures.
Immediate Denture Process
1. Initial Consultation
A complete exam and discussion of your treatment plan to decide the best treatment for you.
2. Pre-Extraction Impressions
Molds of your teeth and gums are taken to design your dentures to be placed the day of extractions.
3. Tooth Extraction
Removal of existing teeth then your denture is placed to act as a bandage and control swelling.
4. Post-Extraction Impressions
If you prefer to wait, after extractions impressions are taken once the swelling and pain subside giving you more accurate and comfortable immediate dentures.
5. Healing & Adjustments
Expect multiple appointments for adjustments and temporary liners during the 9–12 month healing period to keep your dentures fitting well and comfortable.
Benefits of Immediate Dentures
Common Issues with Immediate Dentures
- Discomfort or Sore Spots – As the gums heal and swelling decreases immediate dentures may cause irritation, excess saliva production, gagging, and jaw fatigue. These will subside with time and healing.
- Frequent adjustments and Temporary Liners – Immediate dentures often require several fittings and adjustments, as the shape of the gums and jawbone will change during the 9-12 month healing process.
- Temporary Solution – Immediate dentures are not a permanent fix. They are generally considered a temporary or healing solution until your final dentures can be made.
FAQs About Immediate Dentures
Yes, immediate dentures are designed to look like natural teeth. They may feel slightly bulky at first due to swelling, but as your gums heal and shrink, they settle into a more natural fit and appearance overtime.
Immediate dentures are meant to be a temporary solution, in most cases less than a year, but in some cases, they can be relined for a more long-term use.
You may fell discomfort, sore spots, or swelling after extractions. These symptoms usually improve with time, healing, and adjustments from your denturist.
Yes, but start with very soft foods and smaller bites. As you adjust and swelling and pain decreases you can gradually reintroduce a wider variety of foods.
Many insurance plans cover plans cover part of the cost. Coverage depends on your provider, so it’s important to verify your benefits before treatment. Our office will gladly help you with this process.
Most patients use immediate (healing/temporary) dentures for 9-12 months until the jawbone and gums fully heal, at which point your final dentures are fitted.
Get the Highest Quality Immediate Dentures in Idaho
At Premier Dentures we specialize in affordable, natural-looking immediate dentures with our on-site lab and over 21 years of denture experience we ensure precision, comfort, and ongoing support throughout your healing journey.
Call today to schedule your free consultation and let us help you restore your smile and confidence.
