Immediate Dental Implant in Frisco

Dental implants are often seen as the only permanent solution for missing teeth, but the lengthy process of implant and restoration can be discouraging. However, with Dr. Stamboulieh‘s expertise, the extraction, immediate implant placement, and temporary restoration can all be done in a single day. For those who have been delaying their dental implant journey due to the fear of a prolonged process, immediate implants can truly be a life-altering option.

What are Immediate Implants?

Immediate implants are sometimes referred to as same-day dental implants. Unlike traditional dental implants, which require several months of healing time between tooth extraction and implant placement and again between implant placement and the attachment of dental crowns or restorations, immediate implants do not require a waiting period. Dr. Stamboulieh performs the entire process, from tooth extraction to restoration, in one day.

The Immediate Implant Procedure

Unlike traditional implants, there is only one surgical procedure for immediate implants. On the day of surgery, Dr. Stamboulieh extracts any remaining teeth that require removal. He applies particulate bone grafting material to the area if bone grafting is needed. The implants are then placed in the jawbone using a minimally invasive procedure. He can then immediately load temporary restorations on the implants. The temporary replacement teeth restore your smile immediately while the implants fuse with the surrounding bone and any bone grafts heal. In a few months, you return to Legacy Oral Surgery to have your customized, permanent restorations attached.

By eliminating the waiting time between bone grafting, implant surgery, and restoration, we can reduce the time it takes to go from your initial consultation to completed restoration by several months.

The Advantages of Immediate Dental Implants

There are many advantages to receiving immediate implants, including:

• Immediate restoration: With immediate implants, you leave Legacy Oral Surgery with new teeth the same day the surgery is performed. The months-long wait for the implants to fuse with the jawbone is eliminated. Patients who want dental implants for a special occasion love being able to get them without having to wait months for results.
• Convenience: Immediate implants fit your busy lifestyle. With immediate dental implants, multiple appointments and repeatedly taking time off work are not an issue.
• Cost considerations: The procedure may cost a bit more with immediate dental implants, but the entire process is completed in one appointment. Since there are no follow-up procedures, you will not have to pay for multiple appointments, balancing out the costs.
• Full function, faster: Stamboulieh recommends a soft diet for the first few days, like traditional implants. However, you do not have to wait weeks or months for the implants to heal before eating all your favorite foods.
• Better osseointegration: When teeth are extracted and dental implants are placed on the same day, the implants fuse better with the jawbone, and the gums are less likely to recede.

Immediate Dental Implants Frequently Asked Questions

Who is a candidate for immediate implants?

Not everyone is eligible for immediate dental implants. You must have good oral hygiene and be in good overall health. Anyone with uncontrolled diabetes, a bleeding disorder, or certain autoimmune diseases is not a candidate for immediate implants. You cannot have any form of gum disease and must commit to vigilant oral hygiene following the placement of your implants.

Can I get immediate dental implants if I need bone grafting?

It depends. In some cases, Dr. Stamboulieh can perform a particulate bone graft immediately before placing the implants. Whether you are a candidate for this depends on how much bone grafting is needed and other factors evaluated at your consultation.

Are the permanent restorations placed on the same day?

No. When we refer to “immediate implants,” we mean that any damaged or diseased teeth are extracted, bone grafting is performed, and the implants are placed in a single day. You will leave our office with functional, attractive temporary teeth while your permanent restorations are made. In a few months, you will return to have your permanent restorations attached.

What is the success rate of immediate dental implants?

Immediate dental implants have the same high success rate as conventional options, around 95%, for patients who follow their post-operative care instructions.

If you are interested in immediate dental implants, your first step is to consult with Dr. Stamboulieh to determine whether you are eligible. Please call our office at Legacy Implant and Oral Surgery Office Phone Number 214-387-4900 to schedule an appointment.