Which of the following is a significant disadvantage of immediate complete denture therapy?

Immediate complete denture therapy involves placing a complete denture immediately after tooth extraction. While it offers the advantage of not leaving patients without teeth, it also presents certain disadvantages.

The impossibility for anterior try-in is a significant drawback because any adjustments to the fit, aesthetics, or occlusion of the denture are limited immediately after extraction and during the initial healing period. During this time, the gums are swollen and may change shape as they heal, making it difficult to assess how the denture will ultimately fit and look. This can hinder the ability to achieve optimal esthetics and functionality since there is no opportunity for the patient to try on an anterior denture setup before finalizing the denture base and teeth arrangement.

Other options, while they may relate to immediate denture therapy, do not encapsulate the critical limitation regarding trying in the anterior portion of the denture before completion. For instance, trauma to the extraction site and increased potential for infection are valid concerns, as the immediate placement of a denture can exert pressure on newly exposed tissues. Excessive resorption of the residual ridge is a long-term concern that can result from using immediate dentures, but it is not immediate as a disadvantage in the context of initial therapy management. The inability to do