You’ve been without a full set of teeth for some time now, and you aren’t crazy about having to wait months or an entire year for dental implants. Choosing dentures to improve your appearance and oral function, you think it will deliver the kind of results you desire, but how long will it take to receive your new teeth? Keep reading to find out.
What is the Process for Receiving Dentures?
You must first realize that each patient is different. Depending on the severity of tooth loss and any existing oral health problems, it can take weeks or months to receive these custom prosthetics. What you can expect is that your dentist will sit down with you during your consultation and discuss a potential timeframe based on the needs of your smile.
Tooth Extraction
If you need to have any teeth extracted, you can expect that the healing time for this procedure (between 6-8 weeks) will be incorporated into the overall timeline for treatment. Your mouth will need time to heal before having any kind of tooth replacement provided.
Dental Impressions
Whether you need teeth to be removed or you are able to move along immediately to dental impressions, your dentist will have a model of your mouth created so that technicians can use it to fabricate your new dentures.
Timeline for Lab
Several steps must be taken when creating dentures in a lab, each of which must be fully completed before moving on to the next. Because your dentures must be customized based on shape, size, fit, and color, it’s imperative that proper fittings occur so that they can make sure you’re pleased with how comfortable it is.
For a dental lab to create a denture, it can take six weeks to three months to complete.
While you may not like the idea of having to wait weeks or months for your new smile, the time and patience you exhibit will allow technicians and your dentist to develop a prosthetic that looks beautiful, feels comfortable, and lasts a long time. Now that is worth the wait!
About the Authors
Dr. Aaron Swingdorf believes patients deserve the best in high-quality prosthetics. This is why he works closely with dental labs to ensure patients’ artificial teeth are made according to the specifications provided. Wanting individuals like yourself to be pleased with the results of their dentures, he goes above and beyond to make sure only the best results are achieved. Contact us at (952) 448-4151 or visit our website to learn more.
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