There's no single number that applies to everyone - your timeline depends on your treatment plan - but the shape of the process is consistent, and knowing what's coming makes the wait far less daunting.
The Five Stages
- Consultation and assessment - Paul reviews your history and assesses your gums and jaw
- Impressions and design - precise impressions are taken and your denture is designed around your bite
- Wax try-in and refinement - you check the fit and appearance before anything is finalised
- Final fitting and adjustments - your finished denture is fitted and refined
- Ongoing care and support - relines, repairs, and aftercare as needed
Most patients move through these stages across several appointments over a few weeks. Each stage needs to be right before the next begins - rushing is exactly how you end up with a denture that doesn't fit.
What can extend the timeline
If you need extractions first, healing time is added before a conventional denture can be made - though an immediate denture can be fitted the same day as your extraction so you're never without teeth. Implant-retained dentures take longer again, with a 3–6 month healing period after implant surgery before the overdenture is fitted.
Why the pace matters
It can be tempting to want the fastest possible outcome, but each stage of a well-made denture exists for a reason. Paul will give you a realistic, honest timeline at your consultation based on your specific circumstances, rather than a generic estimate that doesn't hold up.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How many appointments does it take to get new dentures made?
A: Most full and partial dentures involve several short appointments over a few weeks — consultation, impressions, bite, a try-in you approve, then fitting and follow-up. Paul gives you a timeline at your consultation.
Q: Can I get dentures faster if I need them urgently?
A: Immediate dentures can be fitted the same day as an extraction, so you're never left without teeth. Call the clinic to discuss your specific situation and timeframe.
Q: Does getting dentures hurt?
A: Making dentures isn't painful — impressions and measurements are comfortable. New dentures can feel odd at first and may cause minor sore spots as you adjust, which Paul eases with quick adjustments.