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Question:
Temporary Denture required after Extraction? Is it always necessary to have a temporary denture made when top teeth are removed?
I had lower ones and never had a temporary one and had no problems. I only have three of my own teeth left on top. I have crowns with six teeth that are connected. I have had root canals in all three and an APECO on one that is still acting up.
I am 61 years young. I dread the thoughts of something on the roof of my mouth but I am tired of being in pain. I do not have thousands of dollars to spend but I am really sick about this. ... Visitor from NJ
Answer:
Very often in this situation it is not necessary to make a temporary or transitional denture.
We often can make an immediate denture which can be relined or refitted after the gums have reached their final healed contours.
An immediate denture is one that is completed prior to the bridge (connected crowns) being removed. If the esthetics and basic fit of the immediate denture satisfy you then it should only need to be relined in the area where the extractions were done.
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