Immediate Dental Implants


Immediate dental implant
Many of us hesitate to consider dental implants as we think it is time consuming and perhaps painful. However, with immediate placement of dental implants, we are able to perform tooth extraction and place a dental implant on the same day. This procedure requires the expertise and experience of a dental implant specialist. Extraction of teeth for immediate placement of dental implants is typically performed by oral surgeons, since it is crucial to preserve the bone surrounding the affected tooth for placement of an immediate dental implant.

What are the main advantages of immediate dental implants?
  • First and foremost, the advantage of immediate dental implant placement is for you as a patient to undergo only one surgical procedure.  Extraction of the tooth and placement of the dental implant in one visit.
  • Ability to preserve the native bone- This factor is extremely important since lack of bone in the area prevents us from positioning the dental implant in the most accurate position. By placing a dental implant immediately after an extraction, we are able to preserve the bone within the jaw, therefore eliminating the need to perform costly bone-grafting procedures.
  • Save time and money- By placing an immediate dental implant, you do not need to return months later following a tooth extraction to receive your dental implant. This process may add unnecessary time and cost for you.
  • The duration of the entire treatment is very short as compared to the normal process plus less time is required for the healing.
When do we avoid placing immediate dental implants?
  • Infection at the extraction site, maybe one of the main reasons to avoid placing immediate dental implants.
  • Insufficient bone at the extraction site may prevent accurate placement of dental implants. In this case, the bone-grafting procedure will be performed prior to dental implant placement.
  • On rare instances, there may be a suspicious lesion in the area needing a biopsy. It may be advised to defer dental implant placement in this situation.
How long does the procedure for immediate dental implant placement will take?
  • Extraction of a tooth and placement of an immediate dental implant may take 30-60 minutes.
  • The procedure may be performed under local anesthesia or general anesthesia.
What foods I should avoid after an immediate dental implant?
  • Foods like apples, carrots, radishes or anything hard should be avoided, as the implant needs to integrate into the jaw and the pressure from chewing such foods can compromise integration.   
Dental implants are an option to replace missing teeth or stabilize your dentures. The typical dental implants process takes three to six months and requires a bit of care and time. But with immediate dental implants you are not required to wait very long.  You may get a temporary crown attached on the very same day and then you need to visit your dentist about 3-6 month later to get a permanent tooth.

Immediate dental implants are a hassle-free treatment for missing teeth. Those of us who require implants for the front teeth will surely prefer this. With immediate dental implants in place, life can be simpler and easier. Please schedule a consult with our periodontist, Dr. Eslami or oral surgeon, Dr. Bolourian to see if immediate dental implants are a suitable option for you.