The immediate denture procedure allows an immediate denture to be fitted on the same day your natural teeth are removed, so you’re never without teeth while you heal. It’s a popular option for people who don’t want to go without teeth during the transition. Here’s how the process works, step by step.
Step 1: Planning Before Extraction
Before any teeth are removed, impressions and measurements are taken of your existing teeth and gums. This allows the denture to be designed and largely fabricated in advance, using your natural bite and tooth positioning as the reference.
Step 2: Extraction and Same-Day Fitting
On the day your teeth are extracted, the pre-made immediate denture is fitted right away. This means you leave with a functional, natural-looking set of teeth immediately, rather than facing a gap while your gums heal.
Step 3: The Healing Period
Over the following weeks and months, your gums and jawbone will change shape as they heal from the extractions. This is a normal part of the process, but it does mean the immediate denture won’t fit as snugly as it did on day one — some looseness during healing is expected, not a sign of a problem.
Step 4: Adjustments During Healing
You’ll usually need a few follow-up visits during the healing period so your denture can be adjusted as your gums settle. This keeps the denture as comfortable and functional as possible while your mouth continues to change shape.
Step 5: The Final Denture
Once healing is complete — typically several months after extraction — a new, final denture is made to match your fully healed gum shape precisely. This gives you a better long-term fit than the immediate denture alone could provide, since it’s built around your settled anatomy rather than a healing, changing mouth. For what to expect once you’re wearing it day to day, see our guide on removing immediate dentures for the first time.
Why Choose an Immediate Denture?
- You’re never without visible teeth, even during the healing period
- It supports your lips and cheeks immediately after extraction, which can help with the appearance of the healing gums
- It gives you a functional set of teeth to practise eating and speaking with while your final denture is planned
How Village Denture Studio Can Help
Our immediate denture procedure includes both your immediate denture and your final denture as part of one coordinated process, giving you long-term value and a better fit once healing is complete. Learn more about our immediate denture services. If cost is part of your planning, see our guide on immediate denture cost in NZ.
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