Immediate Dentures: What Patients Should Know
About this guide
This guide is designed to help patients understand common questions about dentures in plain language. It is intended as general patient education and should be read alongside advice from the dental professional responsible for your care.
Overview
An immediate denture is designed to be inserted around the time a natural tooth or teeth are removed. It can provide a replacement while the mouth heals, but the fit can change as tissues remodel after extraction.
What to know
Immediate dentures may therefore require adjustments, relining or replacement as healing progresses. Your dentist should explain the expected review schedule and what to do if the appliance becomes uncomfortable.
What your dental professional may consider
Eating may need to be adapted initially. Follow the specific instructions provided by your dental professional, particularly regarding insertion, removal, cleaning and any post-extraction care.
Practical points
Seek professional advice if you experience increasing pain, significant swelling, persistent bleeding, fever, worsening symptoms or a denture that causes persistent trauma.
When to seek professional advice
Contact a qualified dental professional if you have persistent pain, repeated sore areas, a denture that is consistently loose or unstable, a broken appliance, unexplained changes in your mouth, or concerns about eating or speaking. Do not attempt irreversible repairs or adjustments at home.
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Questions you can ask your dentist
What is the likely cause of my denture problem or concern?
What treatment options are appropriate for my individual circumstances?
What are the benefits, limitations and risks of each option?
What will the treatment and follow-up involve?
What should I do if the denture becomes painful, loose or damaged?
What cleaning and maintenance routine do you recommend for my particular denture?
Final reminder