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Immediate Tooth Implant After Extraction

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Replace a damaged or missing tooth with a dental implant - contact us today to discuss your options, costs and pay monthly finance.

A common misconception is that, if you have had a tooth removed, you need to wait for your gums to heal before having a dental implant fitted. This is not true! Patients are able to have an immediate tooth implant after extraction, giving them their dream smile in just one appointment.

Tooth extraction process

Let’s talk about what your day may look like if you wish to have both dental treatments at the same time. You are given the sedation of your choice, making the entire procedure pain free. Your dentist will widen the socket (where the roots of your tooth sit), before loosening the tooth and pulling it out. It is then time to bite down on a clean gauze post-removal to stop any bleeding. Do not swallow this! During the treatment, you may hear some unpleasant sounds or experience pressure. Alert your dentist immediately if you feel any pain.

Dental implant process

Now that the tooth has been removed, your dentist can move on to the next part of the procedure – fitting the dental implant. An incision is made in your gum and a grade 5 titanium implant is screwed into your jawbone. What follows is an abutment and a temporary dental crown. Your gum needs several months to recover before your final teeth are fitted. During this time, we will be crafting your crown or bridge to perfection. The treatment is finally complete once you come back to the clinic and have your permanent teeth attached.

Your treatment options

It’s not just a single tooth implant you are able to have. If you are having two adjacent teeth extracted, you can opt for a bridge. This cuts down on your surgery time and healing period, as well as your overall spending.

For patients with bone loss who are wanting dental implants immediately after extraction, you have many options. Zygomatic and pterygoid implants are excellent alternatives and are fitted on the same day as your tooth removal. On the other hand, for those with more severe bone loss, they may need additional treatments such as a bone graft. This will be done during the same appointment as your extraction or a few months before if deemed necessary.

Why consider replacing a missing tooth?

There are many reasons as to why you should fill the gaps in your smile:

  • Tooth migration: Leads to smile misalignment and unpleasant side effects. These side effects include headaches, chipped teeth and ulcers, alongside painful jaw problems.
  • Bone loss: Bone loss has the ability to significantly impact your facial features. Lips collapse inwards, the jawline loses definition and your chin rotates forward.
  • Chewing and biting problems: Tooth loss alters your bite and alignment of your smile. If your teeth are not meeting properly when biting down or chewing, they are at a heightened risk of wear and tear.

Conclusion: An immediate tooth implant after extraction is possible. Contact Yorkshire Dental Suite to discuss your treatment options and appointment availability.