Advantages of Same-Day Dental Implants

If you have a missing tooth or a tooth that will need to be removed, you may want to explore replacement options. While you can use a dental bridge or partial denture to fill in the gap in your smile, there is a better option. A dental implant is the premium tooth restoration option, and we can place your dental implant in one day at Sacramento Emergency Dentist.

What Is a Dental Implant?

A dental implant is a small titanium post that is surgically placed into the jawbone to replace a missing tooth root. It acts as an artificial tooth root and provides support for a replacement tooth (dental crown) or bridge. The implant fuses with the jawbone over time, making it a durable and long-lasting solution for missing teeth. An abutment is attached to the top of the post, which can be connected to a crown to create a new tooth. It can improve the appearance and function of the mouth, allowing individuals to eat, speak, and smile with confidence.

Benefits of Dental Implants

In the past, you could need to wait months to get a replacement tooth. Dentures and bridges needed to be created in a dental lab, and patients had to live with missing teeth for weeks or months. With a same-day dental implant, you do not need to be embarrassed by a missing tooth. Some of the other benefits of a dental implant include:

• Dental implants look and feel like natural teeth
• They provide a long-term solution for missing teeth
• Implants help prevent bone loss in the jaw
• They allow for improved speech and function compared to dentures
• Implants do not require special care or maintenance beyond regular brushing and flossing
• They can improve overall oral health by preventing the shifting of remaining teeth
• Implants are a more comfortable and convenient alternative to removable dentures

Dental implants offer the most advantages over dental bridges or dentures if you need a tooth replacement.

Extractions and Same-Day Dental Implants

If you have a broken or diseased tooth that needs to be removed, it can be removed, and a new prosthetic tooth can be placed on the same day. This means you will not need to live without your tooth, which is important if it is a front or visible tooth.

First, the existing tooth will be extracted. We will numb the area and remove the tooth – most tooth extractions can be completed in less than a half hour. Once the tooth is extracted, the dental implant post can be placed in the socket to begin fusing to the bone. A temporary crown can be attached to the abutment to create a natural-appearing tooth. A permanent crown can be attached once the dental implant is healed and fused to the jawbone.

If you need a tooth removed and want to explore same-day dental implants, contact our team at Sacramento Emergency Dentist. Call our dental center in Sacramento, CA, to schedule your appointment.