A sudden fall, accident or sports injury may unexpectedly cause irreparable damage to your teeth and they may have to be removed.
This would mean a considerable period without teeth, waiting for the healing process to be complete if you were to go with traditional implants or fixed replacements.
But now, we have another option which is immediate implants.
Immediate implants can help to speed up the process of getting a fixed replacement and also look aesthetic.
These are done by removing the damaged tooth and the root, cleaning the tooth socket and placing an implant in that bony socket, all in one procedure.
The tissues around the implant are also prepared and a temporary crown is placed on the same day.
This helps to preserve the volume bone and gums around the implant, also prevent gum recession and you can walk out with your smile restored!
This procedure is especially useful in the front teeth where a broken tooth would be noticeable, however immediate implants are done on all the teeth provided they do not have underlying infection or advanced bone loss.
Other factors such as chronic health conditions, age, certain medications etc, also determine whether you are a good candidate for immediate implants.
You can call us at 770-939-5122 to schedule a consultation with Dr. JD Desai, your trusted neighbourhood dentist,
to know more about immediate implants and if they are the right fix for you!