What is the difference between an 'Immediate Denture' and a Conventional Denture?

Dentures are either called 'immediate' or 'conventional' according to when they are made and fitted.

If your dentist needs to remove any of your teeth, a Clinical Dental Technician (CDT) can insert an Immediate Denture straightaway, ensuring that you are not left with any gaps while your gum recovers. Before your removal, a CDT will take impressions of and possibly photograph the inside of your mouth to create your Immediate Denture. They can also add a single tooth or multiple teeth to an existing denture.

Bones and gums can shrink over time, and during a healing period up to 3- 6 six months after the removal of teeth, you may need to access Denture Relining for your Immediate Denture to ensure that it continues to fit you properly. Your new Conventional Denture can then be made once the tissues have healed.