With so many advances, fewer people need to wear full dentures. If you have older dentures or think you may need dentures, you’re in luck. Denture technology has never been better.
As people age, dentures can cause wearers to look older than they really are and can cause pain when chewing. We can replace worn out dentures with custom made, state-of-the-art dentures that blend with your skin, hair and even eye color.
IMMEDIATE DENTURE
An immediate denture is delivered immediately after the extraction of the teeth. It acts as a
bandage and promotes healing. The bone undergoes a great deal of change around the extraction
site, this is called resorption. For the next 6 months the denture will be loose. You will need to
come in for temporary relines. After 6 months this IMMEDIATE DENTURE is either
permanently relined or it can be remade at the cost of new denture.
ADVANTAGES: you don’t have to go without teeth for as long as 8 weeks.
DISADVANTAGES: the cost related to permanent reline or denture remake in 6 months.
PERMANENT DENTURE
A permanent denture is delivered 2 – 3 months after the extraction of the teeth. This
allows for more healing and the fabrication of a more stable denture.
ADVANTAGES: not as costly as immediate denture.
DISADVANTAGES: have to go without teeth for as long as 8 weeks.
