Can I Get an Implant the Same Day a Tooth is Extracted?

Losing a tooth can significantly impact your emotional and physical health. For instance, teeth gaps can make you feel unattractive and self-conscious about smiling. Similarly, tooth gaps can affect your chewing ability, making it difficult to enjoy your favorite foods, leading to malnutrition. If you stay too long without misplacing the tooth, you can experience jawbone deterioration and shifting of the adjacent teeth.

Fortunately, dental implants give you a permanent solution to restore your oral health, functionality, beautiful smile, and self-confidence. While very effective and successful, many people are concerned about the lengthy procedures and myths about dental implants.

The good news is that you can get your dental implant the same day your tooth is extracted. Keep reading to learn more about immediate dental implants.

What are immediate dental implants?

An immediate implant is an implant placed in the jawbone immediately after a tooth is extracted. You only need one appointment for tooth extraction and implant placement. Sometimes, the procedure can be delayed a few weeks, meaning you’ll get a delayed immediate dental implant.

The outer crown can be placed on the same appointment or later. With a traditional implant, you’d have to wait 1 – 3 months to allow the gums and bone to heal before getting an implant.

Procedure for an Immediate Dental Implant

It’s essential to have healthy gums and jawbones to sufficiently support an immediate dental implant. You might not qualify for an Immediate implant if you have an infection. Immediate implants restore a tooth after severe trauma.

Before placing the implant, the dentist will take X-rays of the areas to determine your eligibility for the procedure. The dentist will also review your overall health condition and discuss sedation options. If you’re qualified, the dentist will take the necessary impressions and records and discuss more details about the treatment.

On the day of the procedure, the surgeon will administer an anesthetic to prevent pain and anxiety. You can also get a topical anesthetic before the local anesthesia if needed.

Next, the surgeon or dentist will remove the damaged tooth carefully to minimize any trauma to the surrounding gums and bone. They will inspect the extraction socket thoroughly to ensure there’s no infection. If all is well, the socket is cleaned carefully and prepared for the implant.

The dentist then will drill through the jawbone and place a titanium dental implant. An abutment is also fitted onto the implant to hold the outer crown. The implants will fuse with the underlying jawbone in 3 – 6 months in the process of osseointegration. A temporary restoration can protect the implant.

Once the implant has fused with the jawbone completely, the dentist will attach a crown that restores the look, function, and feel of your lost tooth. In some cases, getting a CEREC crown is possible the same day the implant is placed. It is typical for front tooth restorations.

Are you a Good Candidate for Immediate Dental Implants?

Generally, you can qualify for an immediate dental implant if you:

• Have healthy gums free of periodontal disease
• Have sufficient jawbone density
• Have good overall health
• Are a non-smoker or willing to quit
• Don’t grind or clench your teeth

Visit our dentist near you to determine whether you qualify for immediate dental implants near you.

Benefits of Immediate Dental Implants

Compared to traditional dental implants, immediate implants have the following benefits:

• Fewer appointments:

  The tooth is extracted on the same appointment the implant is placed. You can also get the restoration crown on the same day.

• Faster treatments:

  Unlike a traditional implant, where you need 5 – 9 months, an immediate dental implant can be placed in a single appointment.

• Quick recovery:

  Since you don’t require multiple separate procedures, the recovery is relatively short.

• Saves time:

  Thanks to fewer appointments and faster treatments, your schedule is less disrupted.

General benefits of dental implants

• Implants look, function, and feel like natural teeth.
• Implant surgery is highly successful, with a 98% success rate.
• Implants can last for a lifetime.
• Implants stimulate jawbone health.
• Implants improve your bite and speech functions.
• Implants restore your beautiful smile.
• Implants promote good oral and overall health.

Schedule an Appointment Today

Do you need more information about dental implants in Raynham, MA? Schedule a dentist appointment at Raynham Dental Group, the Office of Dr. Michael Scanlon.