Yes – And It Might Be the Most Comfortable Option!
That’s exactly what same day dental implants or immediate implants offer: a way to skip the second surgery, reduce your visits, and start healing right away.
A same-day dental implant, sometimes referred to as immediate dental implant, is a technique in which the implant is placed in the same appointment as the tooth extraction.
Although the implant is inserted right away, the visible replacement occurs after osseointegration, or the fusing of the implant and bone.
Artificial dental crown is often placed after the healing process is finished not on the same day .
BENIFITS :
1. Less trauma for patients
2. Minimal drilling required
3. Fewer medications needed
RISK AND LIMITATIONS :
1. Not for everyone
2. Slightly higher risk of implant failure
3. Infection risk
Who Is a Good Candidate?
1. The primary requirement is that your extraction site has healthy bone or any mild local infection can be cleaned up during the procedure.
2. You have good overall health and maintain proper oral hygiene
3. You’re not a heavy smoker or have uncontrolled diabetes
4. You can follow post-operative care instructions strictly.
Success Rates & Outcomes
When done properly in the right candidate, success rates turn out to be somewhere around 90-95% — sometimes results are better than delayed implants. Healing is often smoother since the body treats it as a single healing phase.
Alternatives & Enhancements
What if you’re not an ideal candidate right now?
Here are some supportive treatments or alternatives to consider before or instead of same day implant
1. Bone Grafting: If bone is insufficient, grafting may be done in advance to prepare the site
2. Mini Implants: Smaller versions suitable for narrow gaps or where bone is limited
3. Bridges or Dentures: Non-surgical options for replacing missing teeth, especially when implants aren’t feasible.