Which of the following statements about immediate dentures is true?

• A. They are placed immediately after extraction of teeth in the same arch.
• B. They require no impressions.
• C. They are always fixed and non-removable.
• D. They are fabricated entirely in resin during healing.

Answer: (A)

Immediate dentures are provisional prostheses inserted at the time of tooth extraction in the same arch to preserve appearance, occlusion, and function during healing. They’re typically made from an impression taken before or around the time of extraction so they fit the planned arch and help control bleeding and support soft tissues. Because the tissues remodel and shrink as healing occurs, these dentures often need relining or adjustments to maintain a comfortable, functional fit, and they are removable for hygiene and maintenance.

The statement that they require no impressions is not accurate—an impression is essential to fabricate the denture. They are not fixed and non-removable; immediate dentures are removable. And while they are usually made of acrylic resin, the notion that they are fabricated entirely in resin specifically during healing misrepresents the process, since they’re designed and often started before healing and then adjusted as healing progresses.