5 teeth extracted and an immediate denture

Q. I have just had 5 teeth extracted and a immediate denture fitted the front top denture tooth is lower than my own teeth will these change as my gums heal.

A. Dear L

I would expect the denture to bed down into the gum during the first week. This would move the edge of the denture tooth towards the gum. The bone around the tooth sockets will take 6-12 months to heal to a stable shape. Most people would replace the “immediate” denture after 12 months.

Please contact me for further advice should you need it.

Regards

Dr Rob Tennet BDS

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