“How is the dentures process done?”

Complete dentures are traditionally a 6-stage process. The first appointment if there are no teeth present is taking an impression. The second appointment is taking a now accurate based on the 1st impression. The 3rd appt is trying in wax rims to set the bite for the dentures and the height of the teeth. 4th is trying in the dentures with teeth in to make sure it looks good and it doesn't feel too long along with testing speaking. The 5th appt is delivering the dentures. The 6th, and usually 2 more appts set at a week apart are adjustments as the dentures mold your gums to it. Usually, the 1-6 appts are 1-2 weeks apart based on the dentist's lab, dentist's availability, and patient's timeline. Also, now with digital scanning you may be able to skip the initial impression and go straight to a final impression.

First step as with any treatment is a thorough evaluation including a diagnostic radiograph(x-ray). Next step is impressions of upper and lower jaw to make casts(models to work from. we then bring the patient back to figure how the upper and lower jaw relate to each other and length of teeth. At the next appointment we will try in wax up of the dentures to evaluate work is corrections and make corrections. The following visit will be delivery of the dentures.