Immediate Dentures

Question 1

what is an immediate denture

Answer 1

a denture inserted on the same day as the tooth or teeth are removed

Question 2

advantages of immediate dentures

Answer 2

aesthetics
speech
function
avoid drifting/ tilting of teeth
self esteem

Question 3

Disadvantages of immediate dentures

Answer 3

• a space is likely to develop between the denture and ridge as healing occurs
• may need replaced after initial resorption

Question 4

Clinical stages of an immediate denture

Answer 4

same sequence as for partials

• assessment
• impressions
• occlusion
• design - always acrylic plate
• second imps
• try in
• extract and finish

Question 5

what clinical stage do you mark to the lab the teeth to be extracted

Answer 5

try in

Question 6

instructions to lab at try in

Answer 6

teeth to be extracted
arrangement
shade
flange - full, part, flangeless
material
date of denture to be ready for insertion

Question 7

post op instructions for immediate dentures

Answer 7

dentures to be kept in for first 24 hours
after 24 hours, rinse with warm saline mouthwash and to remove dentures after mealtimes to rinse and clean denture - soft brush, soap and water

Question 8

when is the review appointment usually

Answer 8

one day after insertion