Can I Have a Tooth Extracted and Replaced in the Same Day?

Can You Have a Tooth Extracted and Replaced on the Same Day?

Have you ever wondered whether it’s possible to have a tooth extracted and replaced on the very same day? You’re not alone. Many people facing the prospect of tooth extraction wonder if this combination treatment is an option.

Understanding Tooth Extraction and Replacement

When a tooth is extracted, jaw bone resorption begins. This shrinking of the jaw bone can shift other teeth out of place, leading to oral health problems. To prevent these issues, a dental implant should ideally replace the extracted tooth as soon as possible.

Dental implants replace not only the visible chewing surfaces of teeth but also the roots, effectively preventing jaw bone resorption.

Factors Affecting Same-Day Tooth Replacement

In many cases, a dental implant can be placed during the same appointment as the tooth extraction. However, certain factors may disqualify a patient from receiving immediate implant care:

1. How Far in Advance Was the Tooth Extraction Planned?

If a tooth is extracted in an emergency, there may not have been time to prepare for immediate dental implant placement. Conversely, a planned extraction allows your dentist to schedule implant placement during the same appointment.

2. Are You Healthy Enough to Undergo Surgery?

Overall health and suitability for surgery are important considerations. Certain health concerns may make surgery unsafe, potentially disqualifying you from immediate dental implant placement—or from implants entirely.

3. Do You Have Gum Disease?

Uncontrolled gum disease increases the risk of implant failure. To qualify for same-day dental implants, you must either be free of gum disease or have it under strict control.

4. Do You Have Other Health Factors?

Other factors include:

• Advanced infection or decay
• Infection spreading to surrounding gum or jawbone tissue

These issues must be resolved before implant placement, ruling out immediate placement in some cases.

In Motion Dentists: Your Partner in Oral Health

In Motion Dentists is equipped to provide both tooth extractions and, when your health allows, immediate tooth replacement with dental implants. Our team understands the complexities of these procedures and strives to offer successful, comfortable care.

Whether you need a tooth extraction or are considering dental implants, we guide you through the process to ensure optimal outcomes.

To learn more about our services and maintaining your smile, visit our dental implants page.

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