Same-day dentures in Bolingbrook, IL

Immediate dentures typically require at least two impressions: a preliminary impression and a final impression. The preliminary impression—often an alginate impression—lets us fabricate a custom tray for the final impression, which uses a high-precision material such as polyvinyl siloxane to capture a more exact mold of your mouth. Depending on your anatomy and bite registration needs, we may take additional impressions to fine-tune the fit and comfort.

In most cases, permanent dentures look better than immediate dentures because they’re custom-made for each patient after the gums have healed, resulting in truly custom-fit dentures. A prosthodontist can fine-tune the bite and esthetics during this stage. By contrast, immediate dentures are a temporary solution created before teeth are extracted, so they may not fit as well or look as natural—though denture relining is often needed as your mouth changes during healing.

The number of teeth that can be extracted in a single day when preparing for dentures depends on several factors, including your overall oral health, the complexity of the extractions, and your pain tolerance. Recommendations can range from removing just a few teeth to taking out all remaining teeth in one visit, especially when planning same-day dentures. A thorough exam and treatment plan—sometimes with sedation dentistry—will determine what’s safest and most appropriate for you and help support smoother oral surgery recovery. Always consult a dental professional to decide how many teeth should be extracted in a day.

Immediate dentures are designed to look natural and attractive, but their final appearance depends on several factors: the quality of the materials, the skill of the dental technician and prosthodontist who craft them, and how well the dentures are aligned and positioned in your mouth. With careful custom shade matching and attention to denture aesthetics, your smile can appear very natural, though minor adjustments may be needed to fine-tune the look.

To remove immediate dentures for the first time, place your thumbs on the front and your fingers along the sides, then gently rock the denture back and forth to break the seal. Slowly lift it out, using your fingers to loosen any remaining denture adhesive. Avoid using sharp tools. Rinse your mouth and the denture thoroughly with warm water, then follow your regular oral hygiene routine. If you feel discomfort or resistance, pause and call your prosthodontist for guidance. Get detailed information on denture procedures in your state at Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services.