When a tooth needs to be removed, one of the first questions many patients ask is how quickly it can be replaced. In some cases, a dental implant can be placed the very same day a tooth is extracted—helping reduce the time you spend without a tooth.
However, same-day implant placement isn’t right for everyone. It depends on the health of your jawbone, gums, and the condition of the tooth being removed.
What Is Immediate Dental Implant Placement?
Immediate implant placement refers to placing a dental implant directly into the jawbone at the time a tooth is removed. This approach can eliminate the need to wait months for healing before beginning the implant process.
It’s important to understand that while the implant may be placed the same day, the final crown is usually added later—after the bone has had time to integrate with the implant.
Why Would a Dentist Place an Implant Right After an Extraction?
Placing an implant immediately after a tooth is pulled can help preserve the bone and gum tissue around the area. As a result, this may improve the long-term stability and appearance of the final restoration.
This approach may also reduce the number of surgical visits needed to complete treatment.
Who May Qualify for Same-Day Tooth Extraction and Implant Placement?
In general, patients who may qualify for immediate implant placement often have:
- Healthy gum tissue
- Adequate jawbone to support an implant
- No active infection at the extraction site
- Good overall health that supports healing
A detailed evaluation is needed to determine whether this option is safe and appropriate for you.
Benefits of Same-Day Implant Placement
Shorter overall treatment timeline
Placing the implant at the time of extraction can eliminate months of waiting between procedures.
Preservation of bone and gum tissue
Immediate placement may help reduce bone loss that can occur after a tooth is removed.
Fewer surgical visits
Combining extraction and implant placement into one appointment may simplify the treatment process.
What Happens During a Same-Day Implant Consultation?
A consultation focuses on determining the safest and most predictable plan for your situation. Typically, this includes:
Reviewing your dental and medical history
Your dentist evaluates medications, health conditions, and past dental work to identify any factors that could affect healing.
Assessing bone and gum health
Imaging is used to evaluate bone density and anatomy to see whether immediate implant placement is feasible.
Discussing timelines and options
You’ll learn whether a same-day approach is recommended or if a staged treatment plan is more appropriate.
Schedule a Consultation in Syosset
If you need a tooth removed and are considering a dental implant, a consultation can help clarify your options and timeline.
Request a Consultation
Contact Shine Dental Associates to learn whether a same-day dental implant is right for you.
Shine Dental Associates
400 Jericho Turnpike, Syosset, NY 11791
Phone: 516-348-8500
Related Services:
For general patient education about dental implants, visit
MouthHealthy.org’s dental implant resource
,
an American Dental Association–supported site.
Shine Dental Associates | 400 Jericho Turnpike, Syosset, NY 11791 |
516-348-8500
Disclaimer: This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical or dental advice. Individual results may vary. Eligibility for same-day dental implant placement depends on a clinical evaluation. Please schedule a consultation for personalized recommendations.