What are Same Day Dental Implants?

Same day dental implants are an excellent option for those who have enough healthy jawbone tissue to support them. It gives you the opportunity of getting implants crowned immediately after they are surgically inserted. Some dental implants make it possible to restore a missing tooth quickly.

Traditional implants require a waiting period of about three to six months for the implant to fuse with the patient’s jawbone properly. This is known as osseointegration. With same day dental implants, that waiting period can be safely eliminated.

Same day implant placement does not only quickly restore people’s smiles, but it also makes the process of getting implants a lot less invasive. Instead of undergoing multiple surgeries, the entire procedure is completed during a single visit that only lasts a few hours.

General anesthesia is rarely used with same day implants. Instead, local anesthesia is used. The recovery period is also a lot smoother as fewer patients report experiencing pain afterward.

Benefits of same day dental implants over traditional installations

Implants being crowned when they are installed offer a few benefits to the wearer. The person is free to return to a normal and healthy life a lot quicker, complete with a fully restored smile. That allows the person to regain their self-esteem and confidence quickly.

Those who opt for traditional implant installation often find themselves having to wait several months to regain their natural appearance. That can wreak havoc on a person’s self-esteem since the condition of their teeth is one of the first things people notice during conversations. People with healthy teeth are often viewed as attractive and successful while those with unsightly-looking chompers are often considered as older and less attractive.

With so many assumptions being made about the condition of a person’s teeth, it is no surprise many find themselves feeling self-conscious when they find themselves with missing teeth.

Risks associated with same day implants

While these devices come with lots of benefits, they also come with some increased risks as well. One of the significant dangers is implant failure. This occurrence is due to the fact traditional implants ensure that the implant is firmly secured in the patient’s jawbone before a crown is attached to it. That makes complications less likely to develop.

However, when it comes to same-day implants, the crown is placed on the implant before osseointegration is complete. That makes the implant more likely to fail since it can be loosed if the wearer bites down on something hard or brushes too vigorously. That is why dentists conduct a thorough examination before determining if a patient is eligible for same day implants since it requires lots of healthy bone tissue to hold the implant firmly in place before osseointegration is complete.

Patients are advised to follow all dentist recommendations on foods to avoid and how to properly clean the mouth when wearing the same day implants.

Wondering if same day implants are the right option for you? Schedule a consultation with one of our dentists today and explore your options.

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For more information or to schedule an appointment with Preferred Dental Center, request an appointment in our San Antonio dental office here: https://www.preferreddentalcenter.com. Or call us at (210) 822-8500.