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Immediate Implants
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Immediate Dental Implants in Greenvale, Craigieburn, Roxburgh Park, and Melbourne
Just been told a tooth has to come out? The hardest part is often the gap you picture afterwards. In the right cases, Greenvale Dental House can place the implant the same day.
One Appointment, Not Two
If a tooth has to be removed, it is natural to wonder whether the implant can go straight in rather than waiting and coming back for it later. Often it can. Placing the implant in the same appointment as the extraction means one surgical visit instead of two.
It is not right for every tooth, though. The socket needs to be in good shape, free of infection, with enough solid bone to hold the implant steady from the start. That is what the assessment is for, and we will be straight with you if staged treatment is the safer call.
How Immediate Placement Works
Normally you would let an extraction site heal before placing an implant in a separate procedure. Immediate placement puts the titanium post into the jaw straight after the tooth comes out, in the one sitting, which can help hold the bone and gum shape while everything settles.
One thing worth knowing from the start: doing both in one appointment does not shorten the healing. The implant still needs several months to fuse with the bone before the final crown goes on. What you save is the second surgery, not the waiting.
Is Same-Day Placement an Option for You?
Every case is different, and the assessment decides whether same-day placement is clinically sound. Generally, a few things need to line up.
You Have a Tooth Coming Out
You are facing an extraction and would rather explore placing the implant then and there than return for a separate procedure later.
The Socket Is in Good Shape
Same-day placement works best with enough bone at the site, no active infection, and gum healthy enough to support healing around the implant.
You Are Ready for the Aftercare
The weeks after matter. Following the after-care closely and keeping up with reviews over the months ahead makes a real difference to how well the implant settles.
From Extraction to Final Crown
Timelines depend on the tooth, the bone, and how you heal. Most immediate cases run like this.
Assessment
Your dentist examines the tooth, checks the bone and whether infection is present, and uses imaging to judge whether same-day placement is viable. (1 visit, about 60 minutes)
Treatment Planning
We talk through the plan, including what happens if same-day placement turns out not to be suitable, the timeline, and the after-care involved. (Same visit, about 30 to 45 minutes)
Extraction and Placement Together
The tooth is removed and the implant placed into the socket in the same appointment, under local anaesthetic. Sedation, including in-house IV sedation, is available, and grafting may be added for stability if needed. (1 visit, about 90 to 120 minutes)
Early Healing
Your body starts adapting to the implant. We monitor stability and the surrounding tissue, and a temporary may be fitted depending on the site. (First 2 to 4 weeks, with check-ups)
Osseointegration
The implant fuses with the bone over the following months, with regular checks before the crown stage. (Usually 3 to 6 months)
Final Crown and Ongoing Care
Your custom crown is fitted to the settled implant, and from there regular reviews and good home care protect the result. (2 to 3 visits over 2 to 3 weeks, then 6-monthly reviews)
Risks and Recovery
Same-day placement combines two procedures in one appointment, so it helps to understand the risks and the recovery before going ahead.
Possible risks include:
- Swelling, bruising, or tenderness after surgery
- Some bleeding while the area first heals
- Infection at the implant site
- The implant failing to integrate with the bone, which can mean it does not take
Recovery considerations:
- Recovery combines extraction and implant healing, so there may be more swelling than either on its own
- Integration with the bone takes several months before the final crown
- A softer diet is often suggested through early healing
- Regular reviews and steady cleaning are essential for the long-term result
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Any questions?
Is same-day placement always possible?
No, and it is worth knowing that upfront. It depends on having enough bone at the site, no active infection, and a stable position for the implant from the outset. Your dentist will weigh all of that and recommend either same-day or staged placement, whichever is the safer fit.
Does this mean I walk out with a new tooth?
Not the final one. Same-day placement means the implant goes in when the tooth comes out, but the final crown waits until the implant has fused with the bone over the following months. A temporary may be possible in some cases, depending on the site.
Is recovery harder than a standard implant?
There can be a little more discomfort early on, since you are healing from an extraction and an implant at the same time. The trade-off is that two surgical appointments become one, which many people find worth it.
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See If Same-Day Suits You
If you are facing an extraction, the sooner we look, the more options stay open. Book a consultation at Greenvale Dental House and we will check whether same-day placement is sound for your tooth, and talk through what it involves and costs. There is no pressure to go ahead. Call us or book online to visit Greenvale Dental House.
Disclaimer: The material posted is for informational purposes only and is not intended to substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Results vary with each patient. Any dental procedure carries risks and benefits. If you have any specific questions about any dental and/or medical matter, you should consult your dentist, physician or other professional healthcare providers.
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