Getting 8 teeth pulled on Monday and having a immediate upper put in don't know how long to request to be off work.|||Everyone has a different experience, Part of the issue is pain control and the other is the fit of the immediate denture. Some fit well and others are a nightmare. Some people had self esteem issues when first getting dentures so you may want to think about that too. Depending on how many people you have told at work and what kind of work you may have a bearing on this. I would think about taking the week off just so that you can rest and learn how to work your new teeth without risk of embarrassment. You will need to go back to your dentist at least once in the next couple of days, maybe more.
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Sandy|||Hi...The best I can do for you is share my information pages on your situation...Read the Information and if you still have questions, Email me.
“Immediate Dentures”
What Are Immediate Dentures?
1....They are dentures that are “immediately” placed into the mouth when the last natural
tooth is extracted.
Are “Immediate Dentures” A Good Idea?
1....They are a very good idea. They provide stability in jaw relationships during the
healing process.
2....They cover the extraction sites and provide,if you will, a plastic bandage affect.
3....The likelihood of getting a dry socket is all but removed.
4....The healing period is usually quicker and with less trauma.
What Is The Average Healing Period?
1....The average healing period following extraction’s is between 4 and 6 months.
2....Health problems such as Diabetes can slow the process however.
Is There A follow Up Procedure”?
1....At approximately 2 to 3 weeks following the extraction’s I always recommend that the
“Temporary Soft Liner Procedure” be instigated.
What Is The Temporary Soft Liner Procedure?
1....A layer of temporary soft liner is placed inside of the immediate denture. The soft liner
material flows over the inside surface of the denture filling in any place that the gums have
shrunk away do the the healing process.
2....The liner performs three basic functions. It refits the denture. It provides a degree of
comfort. It helps maintain the jaw relationship that was established when the dentures
were created.
How Often Should The Liner Be Placed?
1...The first layer of liner should be placed by the second or third week.
2....Follow up liners should be placed every three to four weeks following the first
placement.
3....Once the basic healing has taken place, 4 to 6 months, the immediate dentures should
be Dental Laboratory Relined.
What Happens If “NO” Follow Up Procedure Is Taken?
1....As the gums heal they shrink. The shrinking allows the dentures to change position .
2....The edges are usually the first areas that begin to dig in and cause sore spots.
3....If the edges are continually cut off to rid sore spots, by the time the gums heal the jaws
will have over closed. The chin and nose will be closer together. The corners of the mouth
will turn down. Facial tissues will no longer be properly supported.....”IF” the dentures are
relined in this position the loss of features will get worse.
This information is provided by the Denture Pro. %26lt;thedenturepro@aol.com%26gt;
"Soft Liner Treatment Series"
This treatment plan is designed to comfort damaged tissue as well as provide a functional fit while the health of the gums are being restored.
Following extraction's the extraction sites begin a healing process. This process will take between five and six months depending on the initial condition of the the gums and teeth prior to extraction's. The more sever the infection at the time of extraction's the longer it can be expected for the tissue to heal following extraction's.
If "Immediate Dentures" were placed following the extraction's you can depend on the fact that they will cease to fit and function within ten days post extraction's. This of course provides the patient with a great deal of discomfort and frustration. The dentures seem to be hard and rough and do not stay in place. As the gums heal they also change shape and that change means that they get smaller. As they get smaller the dentures inside surfaces no longer fit the gums. The dentures become loose and have a great tendency to slip and slid.
At this point the Temporary Soft Liner Treatment Series can provide both comfort and a good margin of fit and function. The Dentist or Denture professional will mix a powder and a liquid together in precise amounts. The mixture will take on the consistency of honey. The mixture is then spread over the inner surface of the denture and placed back in the mouth, the patient being instructed to close their jaws until the teeth fully touch.
After a few minutes the mixture gels into a rubbery like liner. It bonds to the denture surface and molds itself to the contours of the gums. In it's rubbery state it provides a comfort layer between the gums and the hard surface of the denture. Because it was placed in the denture while in a honey like state it flows and molds. After gelling into the rubbery state the patient will find the denture far more comfortable and stable.
As the gums continue to heal and change it will be necessary to resurface the existing Soft Liner with additional layers of the Soft Liner Material to refit the inner surface of the denture. In most cases the patient will need the Liner resurfaced about every three weeks. Once total healing has taken place a reline impression can be taken over the existing liner and the denture sent to a dental laboratory for reline processing. This process will remove the liners and restore the inner surface of the denture back to regular den|||Having 8 teeth pulled out is A LOT!
I would say that you should ask to have that day and the next off.
The ideal situation would be if you could get them pulled right before a weekend (if you don't work weekends), and then you could have a longer period to recuperate, without having to miss work.|||They pull your teeth, put in an immediate. You cannot remove this for 24hours. After that, the dentist will inspect, and you will begin to discuss getting a permanent in about 6 months.
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