What Are Same Day Dental Implants?

Cosmetic procedures like dental implants are becoming more popular around the world. Studies have shown that a person’s smile is one of the biggest factors of self-esteem. A healthy smile gives you the confidence to show it off. And when you’re smiling at other people, you’re creating positive interactions that can change your entire day.

On the other hand, if you’re always trying to hide your smile because of ‘flaws’ you don’t like, you lose that interaction. Gradually, shying away from conversations with others to hide missing or decayed teeth hurts your confidence. 

But implants can solve your dental problems and give you back your positive engagement.

You might have been thinking about this cosmetic solution before but didn’t want to deal with the long process. In the past, traditional implants have taken months to go from start to end result. Now, it’s possible to have your new teeth in one day!

How can dental implants be done in one day? It’s a simplified version in which the dentist takes all the steps of traditional implants and combines them into one procedure.

Not every dental office is able to do this innovative technique. At ARC Dental Health, our expert staff has the training and knowledge necessary to offer our patients same day dental implants.

Are one day dental implants right for you? Keep reading to find out more and see if you are a candidate for this amazing procedure!

Understanding One Day Dental Implants Vs. Traditional Implants

The idea of a dentist doing implants in a day can seem like magic, but it’s simply a matter of advanced technology. Implants have evolved significantly since they were first used by the Mayan civilization around 500 B.C. 

Can you imagine having a wooden implant inserted with no anesthesia?

Luckily, we’re privileged to live in a time where technology is so advanced. Dental implants as we use them today were recorded for the first time in 1958. Over the past few decades, these have become safer and more effective.

To explain same day implants, it helps to know the steps to getting traditional implants. This typical route to new teeth has three separate procedures involved:

1. First, you’ll have an appointment to remove any teeth that have to be out of the way for the implants to be placed. These could be decaying teeth that can’t be saved or surrounding teeth near the implant site. 

2. Next, after the extraction site has healed, you’ll schedule an appointment to have the implants placed. This healing process can take a few weeks. During that time, you have to be cautious to avoid infection, bacteria growth, or other complications.

On the day of the implant surgery, you’ll have small, screw-shaped posts inserted into the jawbone. These are your implants, and they act like the roots of your natural teeth to hold the tooth in place.

The implant and jawbone fuse together via osseointegration. Once this process is complete and your body has accepted the implant, you can schedule the next step.

3. Finally, you’ll have the crown placed atop the implant. The crown is the dental term for the visible part of the tooth. This is cemented to the implant with a special bonding agent that keeps it permanently adhered together. You can eat, chew, and talk like you would with your natural teeth once this step is completed.

So, can dental implants be done in one day if this process normally takes months to complete?

Yes, it can, if you are a candidate for full dental implants in one day!

How Can You Get Denture Implants in One Day?

ARC Dental Health has the equipment and training to provide same day dental implants to qualifying patients. But in order to have this procedure, you have to be in good overall health.

The reason this is so important is that the same day implant procedure combines all the steps of traditional implants into one surgery. You don’t have to go through the surgery/recovery process multiple times, but it’s harder on the body at first.

After the same day implant surgery, you can expect to have more discomfort and swelling than you would after the more minor traditional procedures. If you’d rather get it all over at once, though, this is a great alternative.

With this streamlined procedure, the tooth extraction and implant are on the same day. As soon as your tooth is pulled, immediate dental implants are inserted. This covers up the gap and reduces the chance of infection or complications.

If you opted for custom-made crowns and they’re ready, they will be bonded to your implants. If not, you’ll have temporary crowns placed, and you’ll come back when the permanent ones are available.

Aside from those steps, the only other visit you’ll have to make is a follow-up so we can be sure the surgery site is healing well. You’re off to enjoy the benefits of your new smile!

Schedule a Consultation Today

While getting dental implants in one day does have a lot of benefits, the procedure isn’t for everyone. If you have certain health conditions, you might not be able to have it performed. The best way to know if you’re a candidate is to schedule a consultation with ARC Dental Health. 

Implants carry a risk of jawbone deterioration at the implant site. Same day implants have a slightly higher risk than traditional kinds. You should have a healthy amount of jawbone density before having implant surgery.

The dentist will review your x-rays, as well as your medical and dental history. Some conditions, like autoimmune diseases, heart problems, and advanced gum disease, could prevent you from having same day dental implants. If that’s the case, your dentist will discuss other treatment options for you to reach your dental goals.

During your consultation, we’ll be able to give you more of an estimate of the same day dental implants cost. Every patient has individual needs, so until we see you, we won’t be able to give you a price. However, traditional and same day teeth costs are usually comparable.

No matter what your dental needs are, at ARC Dental Health, we want to help you reach them. When you need a cleaning, a cavity fixed, or have any oral health problems, call us for your go-to dentistry care!

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