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When teeth need to be removed, many people worry about how they will look, speak, or eat during the healing period. Immediate dentures provide a way to maintain your smile and everyday function without waiting weeks for your gums to recover.
Immediate dentures are dentures that are made before your extraction appointment and placed as soon as your teeth are removed. Their purpose is to give you a temporary replacement while your gums and bone heal and change shape over the next several months.
Immediate dentures can be used with traditional dentures or with implant-supported dentures. In both cases, the temporary denture gives you teeth the same day as extractions while your mouth heals and your final restoration is prepared.
Immediate dentures are often recommended when a patient is transitioning from natural teeth to a full or partial denture in a single appointment. The key requirement is the ability to take impressions and measurements before the teeth are removed, which allows the denture to be fabricated in advance.
This approach works well for patients who:
Immediate dentures are adaptable to a wide range of clinical situations. As long as the mouth can be evaluated and recorded accurately before extraction, most patients can proceed with this option.
At Argyle Family Dental & Prosthodontics, the process is designed for comfort and predictability from start to finish.
Dr. Khodakhast reviews your oral health, evaluates which teeth require removal, and discusses the best immediate denture approach for your goals and long-term plans.
Impressions, bite measurements, and esthetic details are taken so your dentures match your facial features and bite alignment.
Your denture is designed and fabricated before any teeth are removed, allowing it to be ready for placement as soon as the extractions are completed.
Once the teeth are extracted, the denture is positioned right away, offering coverage and support for the healing tissues.
As your gums begin to heal and change shape, adjustments are made to keep the denture comfortable and properly supported. Most patients return for follow-up visits at the one-day, one-week, and one-month marks, with additional appointments scheduled if further refinement is needed during the adaptation period.
Immediate dentures provide several advantages during the healing phase:
In the first few weeks after extractions, the gums and supporting tissues change quickly, and the fit of the immediate denture shifts as healing progresses.
Some patients choose to remove their dentures for short breaks due to tenderness.
During the first week, most patients notice steady improvement as their mouth adjusts to the new denture.
A permanent denture is made once the tissues have stabilized enough for accurate final impressions.
With immediate dentures, you can begin the healing process with a complete set of teeth in place from day one. Our team will help you understand your options and determine the best approach for your long-term oral health.
To book an appointment for a denture consultation at our dental office in Centennial, CO, call (303) 770-2254 or request an appointment online.
Immediate dentures act as a temporary solution while your gums heal after tooth loss, and most patients switch to permanent dentures or implant-supported options within a few months.
Immediate dentures are temporary and are used only during the healing period. A permanent denture is made once the gums and ridge have stabilized enough for precise final impressions, typically three to six months after extractions.
Your dentist will guide you, but most patients keep the denture in place for the first 24 hours to help protect the tissues. After that, the denture is removed daily for cleaning and worn consistently throughout the healing phase.
Once the initial 24-hour period has passed, patients are usually advised to remove the denture at night to give the tissues time to rest. Your specific schedule may vary based on healing and comfort.
Immediate dentures require more adjustments because the gums and bone change rapidly after extractions. Fit can shift quickly, soft relines may be needed, and the denture does not fit as precisely as a final prosthesis.
Immerse yourself in the world of exquisite dental artistry crafted by Dr. Ava Khodakhast, a
distinguished prosthodontist whose journey is a testament to the fusion of science and art in
dentistry. With an unwavering commitment to elevating lives through her specialized expertise, Dr.
Khodakhast has redefined the landscape of prosthodontics, captivating hearts with her transformative
work.
Embarking on her odyssey in 2000 as a Doctor of Dental Surgery, Dr. Khodakhast's passion for her
craft led her to traverse continents for knowledge. She pursued her American DDS at the esteemed
University of Missouri, Kansas
City, setting the foundation for a remarkable career. Yet, her thirst
for mastery pushed her to delve deeper. Venturing into the realm of complexity, she dedicated three
intensive years at the Medical College of Georgia, earning a master's in Oral
Biology and seamlessly
entwining it with a Residency in Prosthodontics.
Prosthodontics is the symphony of precision and creativity, where every note is a smile transformed.
Dr. Khodakhast is a virtuoso in this art, specializing in intricate cosmetic makeovers, implant
procedures, and comprehensive mouth rehabilitation. Recognized as a "Diplomate" by
the American Board of
Prosthodontics and as a "Fellow" by the American College of Prosthodontists, she soars
among the select few who define excellence in this arena. Her certification as a prosthodontist is a
testament to her rigorous education and training, making her a beacon of expertise for dental and
maxillofacial reconstruction and rehabilitation. Dentists themselves entrust their patients to her
care, a testament to her unparalleled mastery.
A luminary in academia, Dr. Khodakhast served as the assistant director of Advanced Education in
General Dentistry at the University
of Missouri in Kansas City. She also worked in private practice
at UMKC, applying the techniques and skills she taught in complicated, aesthetic case settings.
During her junior year of college, she graced India with her charitable work, a touch of humanity
that infuses her artistry with compassion.
Emanating from the core of her being is a dedication to her patient's well-being. You can rely on
her to provide unparalleled care rooted in scientific precision and artistic commitment.