STAR DENTAL · DENVER
Immediate Dentures in Denver
Immediate dentures are planned before extractions and placed afterward on the day the teeth are removed, when appropriate. Star Dental offers this option for suitable cases in Denver. The key is advance planning: “immediate” describes when the prepared denture is inserted, not a walk-in promise to manufacture one that day.
Discuss replacement before extraction day
If being without replacement teeth is a major concern, say so at the assessment. The dentist needs to examine the teeth, discuss which can be retained and identify what can be prepared before removal. Records and fabrication must fit the planned extraction appointment.
An urgent painful tooth and an already planned full-denture sequence are different situations. Call about current symptoms first, then ask how temporary or immediate replacement can fit the clinical plan. It may not be possible to solve every stage at the first emergency visit.
The immediate-denture sequence
- Assess the mouth and alternatives. Decide which teeth need treatment and whether an immediate appliance is suitable.
- Plan records, approval and cost. Clarify what must be completed before fabrication.
- Prepare the appliance. The team coordinates the denture with the planned extraction stage.
- Remove the planned teeth and insert the denture. The treating clinician checks the appliance and gives specific instructions.
- Review healing and fit. Arrange the follow-up needed as the mouth changes.
- Reassess longer-term replacement. Discuss whether later adjustment, relining or a new appliance will be needed.
The Bristol Dental School’s immediate-denture information explains why advance preparation and later fit changes are part of this approach. Your own sequence depends on the examination and treatment plan.
Appearance and trial-stage limits
You can discuss tooth shape, size and shade with the team, but the try-in possibilities differ when natural teeth are still present. A conventional full-denture wax try-in cannot always be duplicated for teeth that have not yet been removed.
Ask which parts can be previewed and which decisions must be made using records and clinical planning. Bring an earlier photo or existing appliance if it helps explain your preference. The team can clarify what that reference can contribute and what must be adapted to your mouth.
Healing changes the plan after insertion
The mouth is not finished changing on extraction day. As tissues heal, the support and fit of the appliance can change. Ask in advance how reviews are arranged, what discomfort should prompt a call and how later fit treatment will be assessed.
Follow the treating team’s instructions about wearing, removal, cleaning and aftercare. Do not apply a generic overnight routine or another person’s instructions to a new immediate denture. If it is painful, unstable or difficult to use, contact the office for advice.
Costs: separate the immediate appliance from conventional dentures
Star’s published $900–$1,100 per-arch conventional denture range does not include immediate dentures. Extractions, any sedation, the immediate appliance and later maintenance should be itemized. If a final conventional denture is part of a later stage, include that in the full estimate as well.
Coverage and any required authorization need to be checked for the proposed services. Ask which stage can begin after approval and how the appointment sequence will be coordinated. See extractions and dentures for the broader planning guide.
Frequently asked questions
Can I receive dentures right after extractions?
That is the purpose of an immediate denture when it is suitable and prepared in advance. Star offers the option after assessment and planning.
Can I walk in and have one made immediately?
Do not assume that. Records, fabrication and the extraction plan must be coordinated beforehand.
Is an immediate denture the final appliance forever?
Not necessarily. Healing can change fit, and later relining or replacement may be discussed. Ask for the longer-term plan before treatment.
Is the full wax try-in the same as for conventional dentures?
Not always. Teeth still present can limit what can be tried in before extractions. Ask the dentist which parts of the design can be previewed in your case.
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