Many people who are going to have their teeth pulled or lose all of their teeth worry about living without teeth even for a short time. We understand these worries and offer “teeth in a day” procedures so people in North York can have new teeth the same day as their extractions. This new way of treating people with implants eliminates the waiting time that’s part of implant dentistry. It gives people immediate function and looks.
Teeth in a day procedures require a lot of planning and execution. We start with detailed imaging and digital treatment planning that shows the structure of your jaw and finds the best places to put the implants. We can make your temporary teeth before your surgery appointment because of this planning. That means they’ll be ready to attach just after the implants are placed.
During the surgical phase, any damaged teeth that are still in your mouth are removed and dental implants are placed in specific spots throughout your jaw. Toronto North Periodontics uses state of the art surgical techniques that cause the least amount of damage to surrounding tissues while making the implants as stable as possible. We check the density and quality of the bone to make sure each implant gets enough support right away so you can load your temporary teeth right away.
Immediate loading is very different from standard implant procedures that require months of healing before the tooth can be attached. We carefully select applicants based on certain criteria such as the condition of their bones, the strength of their bite and their overall health. Not every patient can get quick loading; some conditions require the usual healing method to make sure the implant works for a long time.
After the surgery, your temporary teeth are attached to the implants right away so you can leave our office with a full smile. These temporary restorations are good enough for soft foods while your implants heal and integrate with the bone tissue around them. We make these temporary teeth to look and feel natural and comfortable while protecting the implants during the critical healing time.
The healing and integration process takes a few months after your teeth in a day surgery. We monitor your progress during this time by scheduling regular follow up appointments and making any necessary changes to your temporary teeth to make them as comfortable and functional as possible. As your jawbone heals slowly, it forms a strong bond with the implant surfaces. This is what makes your permanent teeth possible.For the first few weeks of healing, you’ll need to modify your diet to protect your new implants and temporary teeth. We give you clear instructions on what to eat and how to eat to help you heal and avoid problems. Most patients get used to these short term changes quickly and are happy to have teeth right away instead of waiting for them to heal.
Once full integration has happened which usually takes 3-6 months the transfer to permanent teeth happens. We use high quality materials to make your final restorations which last long and look natural. With proper care and maintenance these permanent teeth are designed to last for many years.
After teeth in a day treatment, pain management is taking prescribed medication and following precise post-operative instructions. We make sure patients know how to take their medication correctly and we give them emergency contact information in case they have any problems outside of regular office hours. Most people have mild pain that gets much better in the first few days.
When the right patients are selected and the right surgical procedure is followed, teeth in a day procedures have the same success rate as standard implant procedures. We carefully evaluate each candidate to make sure they meet the requirements for immediate loading. We also discuss what to expect in the short and long run.
If a patient needs more specialist dental care we work with other professionals such as those who do Endodontics work to take care of all aspects of their oral health before and after their teeth in a day procedure.
Teeth in a day can change your life in ways that go beyond just making things easier right away. We continue to support patients in North York throughout their treatment, helping them get back to normal dental function and confidence in their smile while providing the best care and long term success.
