Same-Day Dental Implants: A Proper Understanding,
The Full Insight
By Dr. Ahmad Al Jazairi, Specialist Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
What does SAME-DAY DENTAL IMPLANTS mean?
It’s the situation where you go to your surgeon having a gap in your mouth because of losing a tooth expediently or due to excessive caries over time and coming back home, your smile is as good as new. For this reason, one may refer to it metaphorically as a ‘miracle’ of same-day dental implants or teeth-in-a-day. This is a breakdown of the traditional methods of handling such cases which required several visits and were characterized by lengthy healing periods as compared to same-day implants which provide an instant restorative solution.
Who Can Get Same-Day Dental Implants?
Same-day dental implants are indicated for anyone who has sufficient bone mass to hold the implant, is in good general health, and has sound, healthy gums with no prior history of periodontal disease. No matter if you need to replace one, several, or even an entire dental arch, same-day dental implants will be there to provide a quick and efficient solution.
Benefits
The role of science in patient care is at the root of same-day dental implants. Such a new approach would not only bring instant results but also would save bone structure and provide long-term oral health. Fewer appointments and quicker restorations to function and aesthetics benefit the patient, of which all may lead to a renewal of confidence.
Procedure
Allow me to walk you through the detailed process:
Anybody attending my practice for same-day implants will, of course, start with a full consultation and examination, including advanced X-rays and three-dimensional imaging. If there is extensive damage or decay to a tooth, then the treatment for this will also take place during this visit.
After the surgical placement of a titanium post into your jawbone, this is attached with a temporary crown or bridge. Over months, an implant undergoes a process called osseointegration.This phenomenon helps the implant blend in perfectly into the jawbone and offers better support and functioning.
How and What to Expect
The journey to a rejuvenated smile proceeds in steps designed by our dental implant team Initial consultation: Proper assessment and treatment plan formulation.
Implant placement: After design and planning, this is the actual surgical procedure to have an immediate integration of the implant. Temporary Prosthesis: In this, a provisional crown or bridge is provided for immediate use.
Healing and Integration: The implant becomes one with your jawbone within three to six months.
Final Restoration: This is the final step to your transformation, where a permanent crown/ bridge is attached.
Recovery
The recovery from same-day dental implants is easy and effective for the patient. Usually, most of the patients return to their normal activities within a few days. Generally, any discomforts are kept under regular control by medications against discomfort that will be prescribed for the patient and by individual care instructions. The long-term success will be based on attentive oral hygiene and follow-up visits to check the process of healing.
Conclusion
Same-day dental implants are simply reflective of a perfect mix of high technology and compassionate care. Being an upscale oral and maxillofacial surgeon, my obsession with delivering superior results that could enhance dental functioning and esthetics has been the hallmark.
About Dr. Ahmad Al Jazairi
DR.Ahmad has been one of the top Specialist Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons fields for the past twenty years in both Syria and the UAE, performing in government and private hospitals. In 2006 at Damascus University in Syria, obtained a Master of Dentistry with a major in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery after a dental degree was awarded in 1999. In dentistry, his specialization is in creating new methods of dental rehabilitation by implementing techniques of immediate loading implants, FMR, and TMJ/masticatory muscle disorder treatments.