Get New Teeth in One Day with Dr. Grubb

For patients facing tooth loss, the prospect of gaps in their smiles for months can be disheartening. But what if there was a way to receive your replacement tooth the very same day as your implant placement? With innovative immediate-load dental implants at Family Implant and Reconstructive Dentistry, Dr. Richard Grubb is transforming smiles without the extended timeline of traditional implants.

Call (410) 939-5800 to learn more about our dental implant solutions in Havre De Grace!

What Are Immediate-Load Dental Implants?

Immediate-load dental implants are a revolutionary treatment that allows patients to receive replacement teeth the same day as their implant surgery. With traditional dental implants, patients must wait three to six months after surgery for the bone to fuse securely around the implant. This waiting period meant enduring months without a tooth in place or a temporary restoration.

With immediate-load implants, the implant is secured into the bone socket, and a crown is placed on the abutment in the same appointment. The patient leaves with a functional replacement tooth already in place. These implants eliminate the need for a second procedure and shorten the patient’s time without a natural-looking smile.

Benefits of Immediate Load Dental Implants

Immediate-load dental implants provide patients with numerous benefits:

• Reduced Treatment Time: The streamlined approach condenses implant treatment into one procedure. Patients leave with a restored, functional tooth in a single appointment.
• Less Discomfort: Avoiding multiple surgeries means less time under anesthesia and fewer recovery periods. This leads to less swelling and postoperative pain.
• Restored Smile Aesthetics: The immediate temporary crown looks and feels like a natural tooth. Patients don’t need to have a missing tooth space for months.
• Improved Bone Stimulation: The immediate bite forces applied after placement help preserve and stimulate the jawbone. This can prevent resorption that leads to changes in facial structure.
• Increased Patient Satisfaction: With a shortened treatment timeline and natural-looking results, patient satisfaction scores very high with immediate-load implants.
• Lower Long-Term Costs: Though initial fees may be higher, reducing the number of procedures saves money over time. There are fewer follow-up appointments required as well.

Candidates for Immediate-Load Dental Implants

Immediate-load dental implants are suitable for most patients needing single or multiple tooth replacements. Good candidates should have sufficient bone density and volume at the implant site. The surgeon will determine if the jawbone needs any supplemental procedures like bone or gum grafting to support the implant.

Ideal candidates don’t have active gum disease or uncontrolled diabetes that can interfere with healing. They should also commit to proper at-home care and oral hygiene habits. Following postoperative instructions helps ensure the best results.

Heavy smokers may not be good candidates for immediate-load implants. The chemicals in cigarettes and tobacco products can significantly increase failure risks. Patients should consider quitting smoking for a period before and after the procedure.

The Immediate-Load Dental Implants Process

Preparations

Our Havre De Grace dentist will first administer local anesthesia or sedation dentistry to numb the area for implant surgery. Once the area is numb, we’ll use precision dental tools to extract any damaged natural tooth and thoroughly debride the socket in preparation for the implant.

Precision Drilling

Using advanced guided drilling kits and technology, Dr. Grubb will create channels at the precise angle, shape, and depth within the jawbone to accommodate the implant. This optimized precision helps maximize implant stability upon placement.

Implant and Abutment Placement

The biocompatible titanium implant is then placed into the prepared bone socket and secured into position. Dr. Grubb will attach a small abutment post to the top of the implant to the visible crown.

Immediate-Crown Placement

We’ll fit your immediate crown to the abutment to complete the restoration. This crown matches the color, shape, and function of your original natural tooth. It allows you to have a replacement tooth immediately after the implant surgery.

Caring For Immediate-Load Dental Implants

While immediate-load implants promote quick healing, proper aftercare improves outcomes. Following these tips can help keep your implants healthy:

• Take all prescribed medications, like antibiotics or pain relievers, per our dentist’s instructions. This reduces inflammation and discomfort.
• Stick to soft, lukewarm foods for the first couple of weeks. Avoid hot, crunchy, or sticky foods that could dislodge the temporary crown.
• Avoid touching or playing with the implant crown with your tongue or fingers.
• Use ice packs on your cheeks for 10 to 15 minutes at a time to reduce facial swelling.
• Rinse your mouth gently with warm salt water two to three times daily to keep the area clean. Avoid scrubbing near the surgery site.
• Don’t smoke or drink alcohol, which impedes healing.
• Brush normally but gently around the implant and avoid hard scrubbing.
• Schedule a follow-up appointment at our Havre De Grace dental office about one week after your procedure for a checkup.