Immediate dentures
Placed after your natural teeth are extracted. These temporary dentures are ideal for patients who have sensitive gums and teeth. The denture can be worn for a few weeks before placing a permanent denture to provide a smoother transition.
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Pros
• Provides a temporary solution for eating and talking after getting teeth extracted
• Allows you to have teeth while your mouth is healing
• Serves as a bandaid to help extraction sites heal, minimizing swelling and bleeding
• Allows you to have teeth while your mouth is healing
• Serves as a bandaid to help extraction sites heal, minimizing swelling and bleeding
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Cons
• Not a long-term solution
• Not as natural looking as permanent dentures
• Prone to breakage and bacteria buildup
• Require multiple adjustments and, eventually, reline or replacement
• Not as natural looking as permanent dentures
• Prone to breakage and bacteria buildup
• Require multiple adjustments and, eventually, reline or replacement