An immediate denture or a same day denture is one which is fitted into place as soon as the patient’s teeth have been extracted. Same day dentures in Binghamton NY can be either partial or full depending on the needs of the patient and the number of teeth extracted. Same day dentures are an attractive alternative for many patients as they have a number of advantages. The primary advantage is esthetics, the patient will have teeth immediately after having the natural teeth extracted; he or she will not be faced with the potential embarrassment of appearing in public with no teeth.
Not every patient is a candidate for same day dentures, however, if your dentist feels that they are an appropriate option you will need to make several trips to the dentist before the day of the extractions, this allows the dentist to make molds and casts of your mouth. The casts that are made are used by the lab to produce the denture. This whole process can take several weeks but once the denture is finished the patient can schedule a final appointment for extractions and fitting of the new denture.
The moment the last tooth has been extracted the denture is put into place and the fit is checked. A same day denture is actually less painful than a traditional denture and the post extraction swelling is considerably reduced as well. As there is no waiting period the wearer can immediately begin to deal with the differences in speech and it makes it far easier to eat. Once the dentist is happy with the fit the same day denture must not be removed for at least 24 hours; to manage the pain the dentist will provide the patient with drugs to manage it. After 24 hours the denture can be removed and cleaned.
During the healing process it will be necessary to see the dentist periodically to ensure the fit. As the mouth and gums heal they will change shape, it may be necessary for the denture to be relined to make sure it continues to fit perfectly. It may take several months for the mouth to heal completely but the denture can be relined again to ensure a perfect fit.
There is little doubt that same day dentures in Binghamton NY will make the patient feel more comfortable and better equipped to go out in public.
Same day dentures in Binghamton NY are ideal for those that must be seen in public. If this is your situation you are invited to discuss same day dentures with the New York Dental Group. Click here to know more.
