Which term describes a prosthesis placed immediately after tooth extraction?

Which term describes a prosthesis placed immediately after tooth extraction?

• A. Partial denture
• B. Crown
• C. Immediate denture
• D. Full denture

Answer: (C)

When a prosthesis is placed right after extracting a tooth, it’s called an immediate denture. This timing matters because the denture is prepared and seated at the same appointment as the extraction to maintain appearance and function while the tissues heal. An immediate denture can replace either all teeth in an arch (full) or just several teeth (partial), depending on how many teeth are extracted. A crown is a restoration placed on an existing tooth, not after extraction. A full denture describes the completeness of the replacement but doesn’t specify that it was placed immediately after extraction, and a partial denture describes a removable prosthesis replacing some teeth without implying timing. The defining idea is that the denture is used immediately during the extraction visit.

When a prosthesis is placed right after extracting a tooth, it’s called an immediate denture. This timing matters because the denture is prepared and seated at the same appointment as the extraction to maintain appearance and function while the tissues heal. An immediate denture can replace either all teeth in an arch (full) or just several teeth (partial), depending on how many teeth are extracted. A crown is a restoration placed on an existing tooth, not after extraction. A full denture describes the completeness of the replacement but doesn’t specify that it was placed immediately after extraction, and a partial denture describes a removable prosthesis replacing some teeth without implying timing. The defining idea is that the denture is used immediately during the extraction visit.