Is it really possible to leave a dental appointment with a new tooth the same day a damaged one is removed? For many patients in Princeton, the answer is yes.
Fewer appointments and less time with a visible gap make same day dental implants a popular topic during consultations.
If you have question about same day implants, how they work, or if your a candidate, don’t hesitate to contact our office.
How Same Day Implant Placement Works
When the extraction site is healthy enough to support it, your oral surgeon can remove the tooth and place the implant in a single visit. You will not need to wait weeks for the site to heal before the next step begins.
Before surgery, computer-guided planning software lets our oral surgeon map out the precise placement of each implant. That preparation makes accurate positioning far more predictable.
A temporary tooth is typically attached the same day. It looks and functions well enough for daily life while the implant gradually integrates with your jawbone over the following months.
The same-day tooth is a placeholder, not the finished result. Your oral surgeon will place the final restoration once integration is complete, and that process takes time. Going in with realistic expectations about the healing timeline gives you the best chance at long-term success.
Who Same Day Implants Work Best For
The answer depends on the condition of your bone and gum tissue at the time of extraction. If the site lacks adequate bone density or shows signs of infection, same-day placement may not be the right approach.
This option can work for a single missing tooth or as part of a full arch replacement plan.
A consultation is the only way to know whether same-day placement makes sense for your situation. Imaging and a clinical exam give our doctors a complete picture before any decisions are made.
On the financial side, coverage for same day dental implants varies by individual policy. Some plans include a portion of the cost, and others do not. Prestige Oral Surgery works with third-party financing options, including CareCredit and Cherry. We will go over what is available at your consultation.
Why Choose Prestige Oral Surgery for Same Day Implants
Same-day implant placement is one of the more technique-sensitive procedures in oral surgery. Your surgeon’s training and preparation directly affect the outcome.
Dr. Mohammed Erakat earned his DMD from Harvard School of Dental Medicine and completed his MD alongside his oral surgery residency at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. He holds hospital privileges at Princeton Medical Center, part of the Penn Medicine network. He has published research in peer-reviewed journals and presented on immediately loaded implants at a national meeting of oral surgeons, making same-day placement a clinical area he has contributed to at a national level.
If you want to find out whether you are a candidate, contact us to schedule a consultation at Prestige Oral Surgery.
