What is the main objective of an immediate try-in for dentures?

The main objective of an immediate try-in for dentures is to establish vertical dimension occlusion (VDO). During this phase, dental professionals assess the relationship between the upper and lower jaws to ensure that the bite is correctly aligned. Achieving the proper VDO is crucial because it affects the overall functional and aesthetic aspects of the dentures, including how they fit and how the patient can chew.

At this stage, practitioners can make necessary adjustments to the occlusion, ensuring that the patient can comfortably close their mouth and that their natural facial contours are appropriately supported by the dentures. This is particularly important since immediate dentures are inserted right after tooth extraction, and establishing the correct VDO helps in achieving a balance between aesthetics and function right from the start.

While aspects like comfort and color matching are also essential parts of the denture fitting process, the primary focus at the immediate try-in stage is on achieving the correct vertical dimension, which lays the foundation for all other adjustments and considerations in the fabrication of well-functioning dentures.