5 Things You Don’t Know about Same Day Dental Implants

1. 5 Things You Don’t Know About Same Day Dental Implants As you explore your dental implant options, you might come across the ‘all on 4’ and ‘all on 6’ types. These same-day dental implants are relatively new but have quickly become popular. The procedure aims to provide functional and aesthetically pleasing teeth in just one dental visit. A same-day dental implant procedure represents innovation in cosmetic dentistry. And like many people, you may be wondering how it’s possible without the need for multiple visits and using temporary restorative appliances. Interested in this procedure? Here are the basics you need to know: 1. Extractions are done on the same day. Missing teeth affects not only your self-esteem but your overall dental health. One of the risks of not replacing missing teeth right away is that the remaining teeth may shift out of place. Your jaw bone is at a risk of deterioration, too. This can alter the shape of your face and make you look older than you are. Same day dental implants eliminate the extensive waiting period from extraction to implantation because of ‘immediate load’ restorations, which ensure more durability and comfort compared to fixed dentures. 2. The healing period is shorter for your functional teeth.

2. Traditional teeth implants will take months to heal before they become fully functional. In contrast, implant retained crowns provide strong replacement teeth that are already functional on the very same day they’re provided. 3. Full osseointegration between the implants and the bone would take several months. But don’t worry—you can eat and drink almost anything you want during this time. When the implants heal completely and the dentist has placed permanent crowns to complete the dental implant procedure, you can start eating even more food, including popcorn. 4. It’s not for everyone. Are same day dental implants for you? The only way to know is by talking to your dentist. Most dentists will try to accommodate patients looking for a quick and permanent fix to missing teeth, but they will always prioritize safety and health. Depending on your case, a dentist may recommend bone augmentation or grafting to prepare your jaw for the implants. 5. It requires careful planning. Like any dental implant procedure, same day dental implants require a customized plan prepared by your dentist. It will involve CAT scans to help dentists identify optimal placement for the implants and to visualize restorative alternatives. At The Smile Doc, Dr. Shaw will send the proposed treatment plan to Nobel Biocare Centre to get a surgical template, which will serve as the guide for placement. Dr. Shaw will then place the implants using the flapless technique to reduce post-surgical discomfort and swelling.