2. “A complete denture or removable partial denture fabricated for the placement immediately after the removal of natural teeth” (GPT 2005)

3. A.Based on the Number of Prosthesis: a)Conventional/ classic ID: b)Interim/ transitional ID: B.Based on extant of surgical intervention: a)ID with Alveoloplasty b)ID with septal Alveolectomy c)ID with radical Alveolectomy C. Based on extant of labial flange: a)ID with labial flange: b)ID with part labial flange c)ID without labial flange( Gum fit dentures): TYPES

4. 1.Pt; with few remaining ant: or/& post: teeth are indicated for extraction. 2.Physically & mentally stable pt: 3.Social personality 4.Economically affordable INDICATIONS

5. 1.Pt; with poor general health 2.Terminally ill pt: 3.Post-irradiate jaws 4.Blood disorders 5.Psychological disorders 6.Uncooperative pt: CONTRAINDICATIONS

6. 1.Serve as a splint i:e reduces pain, control bleeding, protect the healing socket from trauma. 2.Psychological advantage( pt: is spared from inconvenience & stress of edentulousness). 3.Pt: regains function faster e.g: speech & mastication. 4.More compatibility with oral surroundings as tissues have not yet changed position. 5.Less change in facial appearance 6.Natural teeth aid in vertical relation positioning & selecting artificial teeth. 7.Less TMJ disturbances. 8.Easy to refit by relining. ADVANTAGES

7. 1.The technique is precise & time consuming. 2.Additional appointments 3.Additional cost. 4.No try- in for ant: teeth. DISADVANTAGES