I had an immediate denture relined one month after extractions and it is already loose. How often should immediate dentures be relined?

The use of immediate dentures (dentures placed at the time of extractions) is to allow the patient to have teeth put in as soon as their natural teeth get extracted. However, when teeth are extracted, it will cause your bone to shrink, which is why the denture will stop fitting after a certain amount of time.

The number of relines required to keep your immediate denture fitting properly will be based on the individual. Typically, we will recommend that you have an immediate / temporary denture made, followed by a set of permanent dentures six to twelve months following extraction.

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