Immediate implantation for tooth loss

Possibility of immediate restoration after extraction of the tooth

What is an immediate implant?

An immediate implant is a type of dental prosthesis that can be inserted immediately after tooth loss or removal. Patients can often save a lot of time with immediate implants, as there is no healing phase and no need to expose the implant in a second operation. Immediate implants have a special thread that can be screwed firmly into the jawbone.

What is an immediate implantation?

A newly created tooth gap, due to extraction or an accident, is immediately treated with an implant under local anesthesia and complete elimination of pain. If a diseased tooth has to be extracted, this is done in the same operation as the insertion of the new dental implant. An immediate implant is a popular method of immediately closing a newly created gap, particularly in the anterior region. For esthetic reasons, it is common to use a fixed temporary tooth replacement.

When can an immediate implantation be performed?

Many patients who have lost a tooth want an immediate restoration of the newly created tooth gap with implants. However, certain requirements must be met for immediate implantation:

  • The immediate implantation method is only suitable for patients who have sufficient healthy and inflammation-free jawbone substance. However, if bone augmentation is required, immediate implant placement is often not an option.
  • Inflammation of the gums or excessive trauma (due to an accident or extraction) in the area of the tooth gap can also prevent immediate implant placement.

Advantages of immediate implantation at a glance!

  • Only one operation for tooth extraction and insertion of the implant
  • Shortened treatment duration
  • Cost savings (as there is no need for bone augmentation and follow-up surgery)
  • Esthetics: Immediate restoration with temporary dentures in the anterior region usually possible

Conclusion: Immediate implant or conventional dental implants?

We will decide whether an immediate implant is suitable for you on the basis of a detailed preliminary examination and consultation. Have you recently lost a tooth or will a tooth need to be extracted soon? Then an immediate implant may be a good solution for you to avoid further operations (and therefore costs!) and to immediately fill the tooth gap with a temporary denture on implants.