Can I Get a Single Implant Immediately After Tooth Extraction?
If you need a tooth removed, you may wonder if the implant can go in the same day. Here is what you need to know.
Yes, in some cases β this is called immediate implant placement. Whether it is possible depends on several factors.
- When immediate placement is possible:
- The tooth was removed with minimal damage to the surrounding bone
- There is no active infection or abscess at the site
- You have enough healthy bone around the socket to support the implant
- The tooth being removed has only one root (front teeth often qualify)
- When delayed placement is better:
- There is an active infection or abscess
- The bone around the tooth is damaged or missing
- The tooth has multiple roots (molars often need to heal first)
- You need a bone graft at the extraction site
- Immediate vs. delayed:
- Immediate: Implant placed in the same appointment as extraction. Saves 2β4 months of healing time
- Delayed (4β8 weeks): Socket is allowed to heal first, then implant is placed. Often recommended when there is infection or bone damage
- Late (4β6 months): After the bone has fully healed. Most predictable option