The Four Denture Types. Part II of a 4 Part Series

There are four different types of dentures: standard, immediate, implant-retained and Cu-Sil partial dentures. In Part II of this series, we’ll be discussing immediate dentures.

Immediate or temporary dentures are actually made before the natural teeth are extracted.  The patient walks into the office, is measured and fitted with the immediate prefabricated denture, the teeth are extracted, and the denture is inserted directly over the open sockets. 

The construction of an immediate denture requires only one or two preliminary appointments before the insertion date, depending on how many natural teeth the patient has left. Although immediate dentures are a quick fix, naturally occurring changes in the jaw bone and the healing process over the first year make them more uncomfortable than other types of dentures and generally require them to be periodically relined. 

For questions about dentures, dental implants, periodontal disease or general dentistry, call The Ferber Dental Group a 561-439-8888 or visit http://www.ferberdental.com.