Is it really possible to leave a dental appointment with a new tooth the same day as an extraction? For many patients in Glendale and beyond, the answer is yes.
Fewer separate appointments and less time without a visible tooth make same day dental implants one of the most requested topics our oral surgeons hear about.
How Same Day Implant Placement Works
When the extraction site is healthy enough to support it, your tooth can be removed and the implant placed in a single visit. This is sometimes called immediate placement, and it reduces the overall number of procedures you go through.
Planning happens before surgery. Computer-guided software allows our oral surgeons to map out the implant position in advance, so placement is as accurate as possible from the start.
A temporary tooth is typically attached that same day. It gives you a functional, natural-looking result right away while the underlying implant goes through a longer healing phase. The implant gradually integrates with the surrounding bone over several months, and your final restoration is placed only after that process is complete. Because the temporary tooth and the permanent crown are two separate steps, long-term success depends on how well the implant heals.
Who Same Day Implants Work Best For
Candidacy comes down to the condition of your bone and gum tissue at the time of extraction. If the site needs more bone support or shows signs of infection, immediate placement might not be the right approach at this moment, but that doesn't mean implants aren't in your future. It means we find the path that gives you the best long-term result.
Same day placement can apply to a single missing tooth or to a full-arch replacement plan, and the range of cases it addresses is broader than many patients expect. Bone density, gum health, and conditions such as uncontrolled diabetes are factors our team goes through with you at your consultation. The goal is a clear picture of your options, not a checklist that sends you home.
Coverage for same day dental implants varies by individual policy. Southwest Oral Surgery can share information about third-party financing options such as CareCredit and Cherry that may help make treatment more manageable. Our team makes sure you have the full picture before any commitment is made.
Why Southwest Oral Surgery
Patients who come in for same day implant consultations benefit from detailed pre-surgical planning that takes the guesswork out of placement. Dr. Robert Buch, Dr. Gordon Stabley, Dr. Matthew DeFelice, and Dr. Chris Trippel bring a combined depth of experience to every case. The practice has been serving the Glendale community since 1991.
Our doctors use cone beam scanning technology alongside computer-guided planning software to map implant position with precision before a single incision is made. That preparation translates directly into accurate, predictable placement on the day of surgery.
If you have questions about same day dental implants, or you're ready to find out whether you're a candidate, reach out today to schedule a consultation.
