Your dentist extracted a tooth, maybe as a result of tooth injury or dental decay. Although the newly visible gap in your grin may not seem significant, it might damage your ability to chew and possibly your bone health. Although partial dentures and bridges may help cover that gap, implants are quickly overtaking them as the preferred method of tooth replacement.

How soon after a tooth extraction can you get an implant and do you need one? We at Evergreen Dental are pleased to address your concerns and go through the many dental implant choices with you. Visit our website.

What occurs after tooth loss?

The empty space left behind after your dentist removes your tooth may feel odd, but it also results in changes that you may not notice immediately. When a tooth is missing, the jawbone underneath the space starts to degenerate since there is no longer any stimulation coming from the tooth. Moreover, the empty area gives the adjacent teeth freedom to move.

This alteration in alignment and subsequent shift might potentially impact your smile, impair your ability to chew correctly, and even exacerbate jaw issues like temporomandibular joint disorder, or TMJ.

After having a tooth extracted, why should I get a tooth implant?

There are several advantages to selecting a dental implant to replace a lost tooth, and we advise implants when:

● You might have bone loss.
● You need tooth stability since you are missing many nearby teeth and your mouth is shifting.
● You're trying to find a more long-lasting remedy for tooth loss.
● You are an excellent candidate for a bone transplant since you have healthy oral tissue and enough bone.
● You cannot put on dentures.
● You are in excellent health, free of any diseases that can prevent your bones from recovering.

How soon after tooth removal is it possible to have an implant?

Your overall health, the presence of an infection around the pulled tooth, and the condition of the adjacent bone and tissue all affect how quickly you may have an implant after having a tooth taken. There are three basic types of implant placement oral surgery: immediate implantation, early placement, and delayed placement.

Insertion of implants right away

If your tissue is healthy and your bone structure is adequate, you may be able to have an implant right away after having a tooth extracted. When a tooth is lost as a result of trauma or injury, this often happens. The surgeon places the titanium rod in the bone after the extraction. The so-called "osseointegration" process takes place during the next three to six months.

The rod and your bone fuse together throughout this procedure. You are then prepared to have the permanent crown put on. The possible bone loss is reduced by the quick installation.

Placing an implant early

Two to three months after having your tooth extracted, you may have early implant placement, also known as immediate-delayed implant placement. Infections that need to clear up before implant insertion or damaged gums and supporting tissue are two common reasons for this little delay.

It is crucial to complete this placement before the whole three-month time frame since up to half of bone resorption might happen during the first three months after extraction. The titanium rod is inserted by the doctor, much as with an immediate implant, and you must recover for three to six months before they can firmly attach the prosthetic crown in place.

The best course of action for you will be determined by your dental implant specialist if you are contemplating a dental implant while having to undergo a tooth extraction.

We may assess your oral health, the decaying or damaged tooth, and your suitability for dental implant at Evergreen. Make an appointment with us right now by contacting us online, and let us assist you in regaining your healthy smile.