If dentures are right for your oral health needs, you may worry about the waiting period after extraction. Conventional dentures must be created by a lab, leaving patients without teeth for a few weeks. Luckily, immediate versions are effective solutions. Also known as temporary prosthetics, these are placed in the mouth immediately following the extractions. Learn more about them here to determine if you’re interested.

Common Questions About Immediate Dentures

What does the procedure involve?

During the consultation, the dentist takes impressions of your mouth to have prosthetics placed during your extraction appointment. Both partial and complete dentures are available, depending on the health of your remaining teeth.

Once remaining teeth have been extracted, the dentist fits the immediate dentures in your mouth to have them there as the gum tissue heals. The dentist will ensure the oral appliance fits well before you leave the office, as it must remain in place for the first 24 hours.

What are the benefits?

The prosthetics prevent you from dealing with missing teeth while you wait for the lab to make your permanent pair. This means you’ll avoid confidence issues often associated with missing teeth.

This option also allows you to get used to speaking and eating with artificial teeth. Finally, it protects the gum tissue as it heals to prevent complications, such as excessive bleeding.

Who is a candidate for this option?

The dentist determines your candidacy based on your current overall and gum health. If you have a chronic disease that increases your susceptibility to gum tissue irritation and infection, such as diabetes, you may not be a candidate. 

Why do they cost more?

Since conventional dentures are fitted to your mouth after several months of gum tissue healing, they require fewer appointments and adjustments.

An immediate pair requires four or five visits to create and adjust the prosthetics as the gums heal, then another visit about six months later to fit the permanent pair over the fully healed gums.

No matter what dentures are best for your oral health, Flathead Denture in Columbia Falls, MT, has what you need. Serving the entire Flathead Valley, this clinic offers adjustment and maintenance services to ensure the artificial teeth fit perfectly for years. Call (406) 892-0700 to discuss your needs, or visit them online for a complete list of products.