An Immediate Dental Implant refers to what?
An immediate implant is not a distinct type of dental implant, but rather refers to a dental implant that is placed on a different timeline than the traditional method. In the traditional method, a dental implant is placed into a healthy jawbone after the bone has healed for three to six months following a tooth extraction.
However, with an immediate implant, the months of healing after the extraction can be eliminated. Instead of waiting for the bone to heal, your dentist at Pearl Oral Surgery & Dental Implants can place an immediate implant during the same visit as the tooth extraction. This means that as the jawbone is healing in the extraction socket, it is also healing around the dental implant.
What advantages come with getting a dental implant immediately?
The main advantage of an immediate implant is the significantly reduced waiting time, cutting the duration between tooth extraction and obtaining a fully functional dental implant in half. This allows for earlier restoration of appearance and functionality as the implant heals faster.
Another benefit is the potential use of an immediate provisional crown. Normally, dental implants heal beneath the gums without filling the visible gap caused by the missing tooth. However, with an immediate implant, there is sometimes the option to immediately cover it with a temporary crown. If this is not possible, we will provide a secure and reliable alternative to fill the visible gap, ensuring the long-term health of your implant.
What are the reasons to opt for Immediate Placement Implants?
Pearl Oral Surgery & Dental Implants, offer numerous advantages over traditional tooth replacement methods. Immediate placement implants provide a faster recovery and various benefits, including:
- The extraction and replacement of damaged teeth can be done in a single day.
- These implants have a shorter treatment process and quicker healing time.
- Fewer dental appointments are required compared to conventional implants.
- Immediate implants restore oral functions promptly, allowing you to enjoy your favorite foods sooner.
- They also improve smile aesthetics by replacing decayed or infected teeth.
Can you please provide information about the process of immediate placement implants?
The process of tooth extraction and immediate dental implant placement can be completed in just one appointment. After your initial consultation and 3D scanning, we will administer local anesthesia to numb the area around the problematic tooth and remove it. Then, a titanium implant will be inserted into the empty tooth socket and secured with an abutment. A temporary crown will be placed over the abutment while you heal.
Once the implant has fully integrated with the surrounding bone, the temporary crown will be replaced with a permanent one. Immediate placement implants at Pearl Oral Surgery & Dental Implants, are designed to replicate the appearance and function of your natural teeth, giving you a flawless smile in just a few days!