An immediate denture is a complete or partial denture fabricated immediately after tooth removal. There are two types: a conventional immediate denture intended as the long-term prosthesis, and an interim immediate denture which will later be replaced. Immediate dentures have advantages like maintaining appearance and function, but also disadvantages like poorer fit during healing and higher costs. Patients are advised they will be sore initially and dentures may loosen as ridges shrink during healing. Multiple adjustments over months are usually needed to achieve a good fit.