Immediate load implants have provided patients who are missing teeth options for achieving the smiles they want in less time. The concept of teeth-in-a-day takes traditional dental implant surgery and hits the proverbial fast forward button; the patient can immediately benefit from improved aesthetics with concurrent placement of their prosthetics.
If you’re interested in teeth-in-a-day as an efficient way to gain a complete and functional smile, consider how this treatment compares to the alternatives:
Same-Day Smiles: The Basics and Benefits
For patients with a lack of teeth, failing teeth, or minimal healthy teeth, seeking an immediate solution to the problem may be of the utmost importance. Many patients find having dental implants placed the same day as their denture helps alleviate anxiety about the procedure and their appearances.
While traditional implant methods are recommended for many patients, these treatments require time for healing and the use of temporaries before your final prosthetic can be placed. However, teeth-in-a-day offers benefits that include:
• Minimal dental visits
• Same-day implants and restorations look as natural as traditional implant restorations
• You can leave the office with a completely new smile after just one visit
Alternatives: Traditional Implant Methods
Immediate implants and dentures work well for many, but other patients, especially those with complex oral health problems, may be better candidates to have implants installed in the traditional method. Teeth-in-a-day is ideal for replacing teeth the front of the smile or when several teeth are missing in a row. Some other factors that affect your ability to receive immediate load implants are:
• Poor bone density in the jaw, requiring a graft as pre-treatment
• Insufficient gum health
• Stress placed on teeth from bruxism or TMD
Preference is as important of a consideration as health when determining if teeth-in-a-day is the right choice for you. If you are prepared to follow to instructions about caring for your new teeth in the time directly following treatment, you will enjoy best results from care.
Ask Dr. Okamoto about Same-Day Implant Treatment!
Dental implants are a great option for those in search of a healthier, more comfortable smile. With advancements in technology, our prosthodontist helps patients walk out of the office with renewed confidence and dental health after just one appointment. Call Dr. Okamoto today for your consultation.
