Dental implants are a popular tooth replacement option that involves surgically placing a titanium post into the jawbone to serve as a root for a replacement tooth. Traditionally, the implant process can take several months, requiring multiple appointments to complete. However, with advances in technology and techniques, it is now possible to get dental implants in just one day.
Here’s what you need to know:
- Immediate load implants:
Also known as same-day implants or teeth in a day, this technique involves placing a temporary crown on the implant immediately after it is placed. This allows patients to leave the office with a fully functioning replacement tooth in just one appointment.
- Candidate suitability:
Not all patients are suitable candidates for immediate load implants. Your dentist will evaluate your oral health, jawbone density, and overall health to determine if you are a good candidate for same-day implants.
- Procedure time:
While same-day implants can be completed in a single appointment, the procedure can still take several hours. This will depend on the number of implants you are receiving and the complexity of the procedure.
- Post-operative care:
Following same-day implant surgery, patients will need to follow a strict oral hygiene routine and avoid hard or crunchy foods for several weeks. Your dentist will provide detailed post-operative care instructions to ensure a successful recovery.
- Cost:
While same-day implants may be more expensive than traditional implant procedures, they can save patients time and reduce the need for multiple appointments.
In conclusion, dental implants can be done in one day with the immediate load implant technique. However, not all patients are suitable candidates for same-day implants, and the procedure can still take several hours. Following the procedure, patients will need to follow a strict oral hygiene routine and avoid hard or crunchy foods for several weeks. Same-day implants may be more expensive than traditional implant procedures, but they can save patients time and reduce the need for multiple appointments.
If you are interested in same-day implants, schedule a consultation with an experienced dental implant specialist to determine if you are a good candidate for the procedure.
