How long will it take for my gums to heal?

[ennogs]

I had my remaining 14 teeth removed last week. The extractions were done over 2 days. It has now been 8 days since the last extractions were done. I currently have a temporary set of dentures.

As I am sure you are aware I have to have temporary dentures while I wait for my gums to heal. Once my gums fully heal I will get my final set of dentures.

On average how long does it take for the gums to fully heal enough to get my final dentures?

 

[honestdoc]

Individual healing times will vary but plan on ~4-6 months. After 6 months, fabricating final dentures will be more predictable. In addition to your gums, the bone needs to heal and stabilize. Occasionally you may experience bone chips (dead particles of bone shedding out).

In the mean time, have your dental provider adjust sore spots and periodically apply soft liner material to accommodate the "looseness" as bone flattens. Unfortunately the lower dentures will not fit as well as the upper and will require hard acrylic relines more often. This is due to the lower bone flattening at a faster rate.

 

[ennogs]

Thank you for your reply.

I am thinking of getting the all on four implants. Would you say I am best waiting at least 6 months after my extractions before getting the all on four implants?

 

[honestdoc]

Many times the surgeon will place bone graft immediately after extractions to minimize bone flattening. You can request a consultation visit to go over implant and bone grafting options.

 

[ennogs]

Thank you.