Tooth extraction dentures are placed immediately after all the patient's teeth are extracted and they help the patient avoid being toothless after multiple tooth extractions. They act like bandages by reducing post surgical bleeding. Since the traumatized oral tissues swell into the dentures, they fit really well right after surgery and stitches are usually not needed. Since sutures are made of foreign material that irritates tissue, patients heal well. It's important to wear the dentures full time for a few days or the surgical swelling prevents you from wearing them until the swelling goes down.

          Unfortunately, tooth extraction dentures become loose and fall out easily in 3 to 6 months because of tissue shrinkage. As the tooth sockets heal, the gums shrink. During the healing period, the loose temporary dentures are held in with denture adhesive. After healing, same day dentures can be relined to help fit better but most patients choose to make a new set of dentures that look and feel better. It is almost always best to wait a full six months before making the final complete dentures.

          Many patients are very unhappy with their tooth extraction dentures for several reasons. Immediate dentures are not tried in the mouth. Because of this, the patient never gets to see how the new beautiful smile looks until the dentures are delivered after the oral surgery. If there are any problems with the color, shape or the arrangement of the teeth, such as with the smile, there's no going back.

          The dentists at the Atlanta Dental Group PC make inexpensive throw away tooth extraction dentures that have the exact shape and form of the patient's previous natural teeth. This allows the patient to enjoy the same bite as the natural teeth while wearing the temporary dentures. At the end of the healing period, a new set of properly made cosmetic dentures are made. Because the patient is wearing temporary same day dentures, the dentist can take as much time as needed to insure that the new dentures are beautiful. For a free dentures consultation with our Georgia Cosmetic Dentist, Dr. Padolsky, call 404-874-7428.