Same-Day Dental Implants

How Same-Day Implants Work

With a traditional implant, the tooth is removed and the site heals for a few months before the implant goes in. With a same-day (immediate) implant, the implant is placed into the socket right after the tooth is removed. This means one less surgery, a shorter overall treatment time, and better preservation of your bone and gums. In many cases, a temporary tooth can be attached the same day so you never leave with a gap.

Are You a Candidate?

Same-day implants work best when:

• You have a tooth that needs to come out, but no active infection at the site
• There's enough healthy bone around the socket to hold the implant firmly
• Your gums are healthy
• You're in good general health and don't smoke

If same-day placement isn't right for you, we may recommend a bone graft first and a traditional implant later. Your safety and long-term result come first.

What to Expect

1. Consultation and 3D scan. We confirm you're a good candidate and plan the implant's exact position.
2. Gentle extraction. The tooth is carefully removed to protect the surrounding bone.
3. Implant placement. The implant is placed into the fresh socket during the same visit.
4. Temporary tooth. When possible, a natural-looking temporary is attached so you can smile right away.
5. Final crown. After a few months of healing, your permanent crown is placed.

Same-Day Implant FAQs

Can I chew on my temporary tooth?

You'll stick to softer foods and avoid biting directly on it while the implant heals.

Are same-day implants as successful as traditional ones?

For well-selected patients, success rates are very similar. That's why we evaluate each case carefully.

Does it hurt?

The area is numbed. Most patients find recovery similar to a simple extraction.