Can dentures be fitted on the same day of extraction?

While it is possible to have dentures fitted on the same day of extraction, this is not usually recommended. There are a number of reasons why delayed placement of dentures is preferable:

1. Healing: The bone and gum tissue around the extracted teeth need time to heal and shrink before a denture can be properly fitted. Placing a denture on the same day of extraction can interfere with this healing process and lead to complications such as delayed healing, pain, and infection.

2. Comfort: A denture placed on the same day of extraction may not be as comfortable as one placed after the healing process is complete. The gums and bone may still be tender, making it uncomfortable to wear a denture.

3. Fit: The shape of the gums and bone changes as they heal, which can affect the fit of a denture. A denture placed on the same day of extraction may not fit properly after the healing process is complete, requiring additional adjustments or a new denture.

4. Aesthetics: Dentures placed immediately after extraction may not look as natural as those placed after the healing process is complete. The gums may be swollen and red, which can affect the appearance of the denture.

For these reasons, it is usually recommended to wait several weeks or months after extraction before having a denture fitted. This allows the healing process to complete and ensures a more comfortable, better-fitting, and more natural-looking denture.