What are dentures?
Dentures are false teeth made to replace teeth you have lost. Dentures can be partial or complete. Complete dentures cover your entire lower and upper jaw. Partials replace one or a few teeth.
Advances in dentistry have made many improvements in dentures. They are more comfortable and natural looking than they used to be. In the beginning, your dentist may want to see you often to make sure the dentures are in place. Over time, your mouth can change and your dentures may need to be adjusted or replaced. Be sure to let your dentist handle these adjustments.
Complete dentures
Complete dentures could be either "immediate or "conventional." Conventional dentures are made after the teeth have been removed and the gum tissue has begun to heal, a conventional denture is ready for placement in the mouth about 8 to 12 weeks after the teeth have been removed.
Unlike conventional dentures, immediate dentures are made in advance and can be positioned immediately after the teeth are removed. As a result, the patient does not have to be without teeth during the healing period. However, gums and bones shrink over time, especially during the healing period following tooth removal. Therefore a disadvantage of immediate dentures in comparison to conventional dentures is that they require more adjustments to fit properly during the healing process and generally should only be considered a temporary solution until conventional dentures can be made.
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