Full Dentures

In some scenarios, all teeth may need to be removed at once; or you may have had them taken out sequentially. Whatever the predicament, the gaps left by missing teeth could make eating and speaking very difficult for the patient. In this case, you may require a full set of dentures. There are two kinds.

Complete (Conventional) Dentures

Once the dentist has completed the procedure of removing all of the teeth, your gums will be allowed to heal. After this period, a mould of your oral cavity will be made in order to form the dentures. Unfortunately, there could be a long wait before the process is fully complete.

Immediate Dentures

Unlike the conventional dentures, you won’t have to leave your dentist’s practice without your teeth. There will still be a full tooth extraction; however, you will be fitted with the dentures on the same day. Immediate dentures will help to control the bleeding and protect your gums. You will be able to adapt your speaking right away, as well as look forward to eating normally much quicker. Admittedly, there is always the risk that your gums and jaw bone may alter in the healing process, requiring adjustments to the denture.