Same-Day Dentures: Restore Your Missing Teeth without the Traditional Wait
Pratt Family Dental understands the importance of a complete, healthy smile. That’s why Drs. Carson Hopkins, and Steven Kunz offer same-day dentures in Pratt, Kansas, to ensure you never have to spend a day without teeth.
Whether you have lost your teeth to injury, decay, or disease, it can be distressing. Being toothless for even a short period can affect your confidence, daily activities, and overall quality of life. Our same-day dentures provide an immediate solution for tooth loss.
What are same-day dentures?
Dentures are a convenient solution for missing teeth. However, conventional dentures often involve a drawn-out process since the restoration is usually placed after the gums have healed fully. Immediate dentures are placed right after the teeth are extracted. This means you don’t have to live without teeth even as your gums heal.
Due to advanced technology, our clinic can provide same-day dentures. After extracting your teeth, the dentist takes digital scans of your teeth and fabricates your dentures with an on-site milling machine. Our office has invested in Sirona’s VHF R5 machine to create dentures and other restorations quickly and precisely.
Do same-day dentures look natural?
Our immediate dentures are created with similar technology used for conventional dentures. They perfectly complement your teeth’ size, shape, and color for a natural fit and appearance.
However, these dentures need frequent adjustments to maintain their fit as the gums shrink due to tooth loss. As you chew and grind your food, the pressure exerted on your teeth is transmitted to the underlying jawbone. This mechanical stimulation encourages bone remodeling, essential for maintaining bone density and volume.
When teeth are extracted, the jawbone loses the functional stimulation of chewing forces. This lack of stimulation causes the jawbone to recede or shrink, followed by the gum tissues. Receded gums result in dentures losing their stable foundation, necessitating frequent adjustments.
What is the procedure for getting same-day dentures?
Your treatment starts with a consultation to determine if the restorations suit you. If you have failing teeth, these will be extracted, and then we’ll take your bite impressions to guide the fabrication of your immediate dentures.
Once your dentures are ready, they will be carefully placed on your gums to restore oral function and appearance. Healing typically takes several months, during which you’ll need to visit your dentist for check-ups and denture relining.
Once your gums heal fully, your immediate dentures are replaced with permanent and customized dentures that look and fit better than the previous set. At this point, many patients opt to secure their dentures with implants for increased comfort and stability.
Should I get same-day dentures?
Immediate dentures offer several benefits for anyone with extensive tooth loss. Leaving our dental office with a full set of teeth means you can continue your daily activities and social interactions with minimal disruptions.
Immediate dentures offer various benefits, including:
- Maintained appearance
- Immediate oral function
- Enhanced confidence
- Same-day convenience
- They protect the gums as they heal
Do you need same-day dentures?
Immediate dentures ensure you don’t go a day without teeth. Patients who need dentures and want a swift, reliable option should contact Pratt Family Dental at (620) 318-1182. We’ll provide a seamless and comfortable transition to a complete, beautiful smile.
