Dental Article

Walk in with gaps.

Walk out with a smile.

When facing the prospect of losing teeth, the most common fear isn't just the procedure — it's the thought of leaving the clinic with a gap in your smile. At MyBite, we specialize in immediate dentures (often called surgical dentures) to ensure you never have to spend a single day without teeth. Serving patients across Alberta (Calgary, Airdrie) and BC (Kelowna, Penticton), we provide a seamless transition from extractions to a brand-new smile.

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Immediate denture planning paperwork and denture case on a consultation desk

Same-day

Placement

Days Without Teeth

3 mo

Healing & Reline

Up to 40%

Ridge Height Resorption

By Erin Derraugh, DD — Founding Denturist, MyBite

What They Are

What Are Immediate Dentures?

An immediate denture is a complete or partial denture that is custom-fabricated before your natural teeth are removed. Instead of waiting months for your gums to heal before being fitted for teeth, your MyBite denturist places the appliance in your mouth the moment the extractions are finished.

Clinical Benefits

The "Surgical Denture" Advantage

The term 'surgical denture' is used because the appliance acts as a protective 'bandage' or 'splint' over your surgical sites.

Immediate Confidence: Walk out of our clinic with a full set of teeth, avoiding the psychological trauma and social embarrassment of total edentulism (Yeung et al., 2020).
Faster Healing: By covering the extraction sites, these dentures act as a surgical splint that controls bleeding (haemostasis) and protects the blood clot and underlying tissues from trauma caused by food or the tongue (Baniasadi & Evrard, 2017; Yeung et al., 2020).
Easier Speech Transition: Wearing dentures immediately helps your tongue and facial muscles adapt to speaking and swallowing with your new teeth right away (Wang et al., 2024).
Natural Aesthetics: Because we create the dentures while your natural teeth are still in place, we can more accurately replicate the size, shape, and position of your original smile (Yeung et al., 2020).

The MyBite Process: From Consultation to Recovery

1. Digital Impressions & Planning

Capture before extraction

We take precise measurements while your natural teeth are still present to establish your correct vertical dimension and facial height (Wang et al., 2024).

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2. Custom Fabrication

On-site lab work

Our on-site labs in Alberta and BC craft your dentures to match your facial structure.

3. Extraction & Insertion

Same-day fitting

Your dentist or oral surgeon performs the extractions, and the immediate dentures are inserted immediately after.

4. Healing & Adjustments

Active follow-up

Following extraction, the alveolar ridge undergoes natural resorption, which can reach up to 40% in height and 60% in width within the first three months (Baniasadi & Evrard, 2017). To maintain a snug fit during this healing phase, you will visit MyBite for temporary liners and eventually a permanent reline once the bone has stabilized (Ohara et al., 2022).

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Cost & Longevity

What to Expect

Immediate dentures require a higher level of professional maintenance during the first year. Because the jawbone changes shape significantly after extractions, frequent adjustments are necessary to ensure the denture remains functional and comfortable (Ohara et al., 2022). At MyBite, we provide comprehensive follow-up care to manage these changes.

Whether you are looking for a denture clinic in Airdrie, need emergency denture care in Calgary, or are seeking Kelowna denture solutions, MyBite offers a patient-first approach. We understand that losing teeth is a major life event. Our clinics are equipped with on-site dental labs and the latest 3D digital scanning technology to provide the most precise fit in Western Canada.

References

Baniasadi, B., & Evrard, L. (2017). Alveolar ridge preservation after tooth extraction with DFDBA and platelet concentrates: A radiographic retrospective study. The Open Dentistry Journal, 11, 99–108.

Ohara, K., et al. (2022). Patient satisfaction with conventional dentures vs. digital dentures fabricated using 3D-printing: A randomized crossover trial. Journal of Prosthodontic Research, 66(4), 623–629.

Wang, Z., Li, S., Chen, H., & Guo, L. (2024). Efficacy of immediate loading compared to conventional loading in implant-supported removable prostheses: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Acta Odontologica Scandinavica, 83, 553–563.

Yeung, C. S. H., & Marie-Violaine, C. (2020). Prosthodontic rehabilitation and follow-up using maxillary complete conventional immediate denture. Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dentistry, 12, 437–445.