Whats the difference between conventional or permanent dentures and immediate dentures?
Permanent dentures are typically made after a patient’s gums have healed thoroughly after their teeth have been removed. Although we refer to them as permanent , they usually need to replaced every 5-10 years, due to wear on the denture teeth. Yearly check-ups are recommended for all denture wearers to assess the fit and chewing ability of the dentures. Immediate dentures are dentures placed at the same time the natural teeth are removed. Because of the healing process after the removal of the natural teeth, there is a lot of shrinkage and changes to the tissue. Our office recommends that these immediate dentures are worn for 6-12 months. Once a patient has healed, a permanent denture is recommended for long term wear.
