How Soon After Tooth Extraction Can I Have an Implant?

If you are planning to have a tooth extracted, you are probably eager to have it replaced with a dental implant as soon as possible. Missing a tooth can be unpleasant, uncomfortable, and might make you feel self-conscious about your smile. How soon someone can have a dental implant placed after extraction depends on the individual person and the state of their oral health.

If your teeth are in excellent health, it is possible to have the implant placed right after extraction – sometimes even in the same appointment. This is known as immediate implant placement. Patients with no gum disease and a healthy jawbone might have this option.

If you have gum disease, or an infection, you will likely need to wait two to three months before having a dental implant placed, known as early implant replacement. You may also need to wait a month or two if your gums need more time to heal after extraction.

If your jawbone has deteriorated, or you have severe periodontitis or other conditions, you will need a delayed implant placement, meaning the implant will be placed more than three months after extraction. Your dentist will recommend a bone graft, periodontal therapy, or other restorative treatments. When your jawbone and gums are healthy and strong, you can begin the implant process.

Work with your dentist to create a plan for your dental implant placement before your tooth extraction. Communicate to them that you want to have the tooth replaced as soon as possible, and they will go over your treatment options with you.

If you need a tooth extraction or an implant placed, call or visit Hale Family Dentistry in Ogden, Utah to make an appointment!