Tooth extraction and dentures the same day

Feel you’re never fully dressed without a smile? But you’re scheduled to have your teeth pulled and your dentures won’t be ready for six weeks?

To fill the gap in time – and in your mouth – teeth removal and denture insertion on the same day could let you dress up with a smile without missing a beat. Before you commit to the same-day extraction-and-dentures process, learn what to expect as well as the pros and cons. Plus, find out if you’d be a good candidate for immediate dentures.

What Are Immediate Dentures?

If you want to walk into your dental office to have your teeth extracted and walk out the same day with a brand new smile, immediate dentures can come to your rescue. Also known as temporary dentures, these prosthetics can benefit you after your extraction and before your permanent dentures are ready.

Your temporary dentures can be ready for you immediately after your teeth extraction if you're willing to go through a four-five visit process with your dental professionals, notes The University of Iowa College of Dentistry and Dental Clinics. Here’s what to expect during the extraction-and-temporary dentures process:

1. If advised, your oral surgeon will typically extract your back molars weeks before pulling the rest of your teeth. Then, by the time you receive your temporary dentures, these sections of your gums will have healed.
2. Your dental professional will take bite impressions, measure the dimensions of your mouth, and assess your tooth shade.
3. Based on the information gathered, your dental pro will create your temporary dentures to mimic the shape and color of your natural teeth (or tooth).
4. After your teeth extraction, you’ll be fitted for permanent dentures. Then, you’ll receive your already prepared temporary dentures.
5. You can keep smiling while your permanent dentures are created.

Immediate Dentures: Pros and Cons

Advantages await if you receive immediate dentures post-extraction, but some potential disadvantages are associated with immediate dentures.

Pros

• Protecting extraction sockets and reducing bleeding during the healing process
• Preventing jaw atrophy and taking care of other oral issues
• Eliminating the extended gap of time without teeth
• Avoiding any self-consciousness and awkward social occasions
• Maintaining your self-esteem and your current lifestyle
• Allowing adjustments to eating, talking, and carrying on with life with dentures sooner rather than later

Cons

• Paying extra costs for basically two sets of dentures
• Experiencing discomfort as temp dentures might loosen over time as gums heal and shrink
• Making multiple dental appointments both before and after receiving temp dentures, especially as if they need refitting as gums heal and shrink
• Not seeing how the dentures will look before placement

Did you know? If you find yourself without teeth, know that you’re not alone. The Journal of the American Dental Association (JADA) reports total tooth loss among nearly 10 percent of adults age 65 or older, with more than 33 percent of adults in that age group having lost six or more teeth. And 32 percent of adults age 18-64 have lost teeth.

Are You a Candidate for Immediate Dentures?

Even if immediate dentures seem to be a good fit for you, they might not be a suitable option. According to studies in the Journal of Research in Dentistry and the International Journal of Scientific Research, this might be due to the complexity of the treatment or if additional oral procedures are needed.

Your dentist, your oral surgeon, and your other dental professionals will consider these factors before preparing for you to get immediate dentures after extraction:

• Your age
• Your emotional health and mental state
• Certain oral health conditions, including an unbalanced bite, bone loss, or acute gum disease
• Your physical health, including if you’re:
  • Dealing with a debilitating disease,
  • Undergoing radiation or chemotherapy treatment
  • Experiencing blood clotting or cardiac issues

If you need any teeth removed but want to maintain a seamless smile and tooth function, getting extractions and dentures at the same time might be a viable solution. Even though it might be what you wear from ear to ear that matters, know what to expect, what the pros and cons are, and what your dental professionals say before committing to the same-day procedure.

There are a number of reasons why dentists opt for an immediate denture and in this article, we are going to explore all the things you need to know about immediate dentures.

Immediate dentures are a full or partial denture solution which is designed as a temporary solution so you do not have to deal with missing teeth for any period of time. An immediate denture is a solution which is completed on the same day as a tooth extraction which means that you can walk out of your dental appointment with your smile and confidence intact.

Do you need to speak to a professional about dentures? At Denture Health Care we are committed to ensuring that supplying the highest quality dentures in Brisbane. Speak to us today about booking in for an appointment at a clinic near you.

What is an immediate denture?

Wondering about the process for immediate dentures? An immediate denture is crafted using an impression of your mouth while your natural teeth are intact. Then, based on the size and shape of your mouth after a tooth has been extracted, your dentist will place denture teeth as close as they can to the position of your remaining teeth.

Your denture will be fitted at the time of extraction, or will be fitted around a week after extraction – though a delayed fitting is only used when teeth are compromised or over-erupted.

As can be expected following an extraction, there will be swelling and some changes that will take place. An immediate denture procedure is designed to replace your missing tooth as closely as possible, while still considering any swelling or changes after an extraction.

An immediate denture is a temporary solution while a permanent denture is being made and fitted.

What is the difference between immediate dentures and permanent dentures?

Immediate dentures are a temporary solution provided by your dental professional to act as a replacement for an extracted or missing tooth.

An immediate denture is designed to provide a functional replacement with the view to eventually placing a permanent denture.

Permanent dentures are a carefully crafted dental health care solution designed to act as a permanent replacement for missing teeth. Permanent dentures are made based on a mold taken once any swelling has gone down following an extraction.

The key difference between immediate and permanent dentures is the process used to craft the replacement tooth and the fact that immediate dentures are designed to be used while the mouth is still swollen after an extraction.

How to care for immediate dentures?

After your teeth have been extracted your dental professional will fit your immediate denture. It is important that you follow your dental professional’s advice at this time to avoid complications post-extraction and to keep your teeth clean and healthy.

• After extraction you will have swelling, but as the swelling recedes you will likely find that your immediate denture will become loose.
• A solution for loose immediate dentures is a temporary lining which can be completed by your dental professional to ensure a snug fit of your immediate denture.
• Your dental professional will be on hand to answer any questions you have and will ensure that your comfort and oral health are a priority at all times.

After your extraction, you should keep your immediate denture in for a full 48 hours. Your dental professional will advise you on what is best for you, and will provide advice on pain management.

What are the benefits of the immediate denture procedure?

With immediate dentures, you do not have to appear in public toothless. You can have your tooth extraction and dentures the same day. This can be highly beneficial to your confidence and will ensure that you are not negatively impacted by tooth extraction.

An immediate denture is a simple and effective solution from your dentist that allows you to protect the tissue and extraction site, and ensures that you reduce overall bleeding. You will also have a temporary tooth in place of the extracted tooth which means that it is less likely your other teeth will shift.

Ultimately, immediate dentures are the same day solution which means you do not have to deal with a missing tooth at any point.

Want to know more? Contact Denture Health Care today

We are a leading provider of immediate and permanent denture solutions for our patients across Brisbane. Contact us today to find out more about our range of dental options and speak to our team today about your oral health care needs.

Contact us online and our friendly staff will get back to you to arrange your dental appointment. You may also be interested in reading out Ultimate Guide to All the Different Types of Dentures.

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