Delayed Dental Implants VS Immediate Implants

Dorset Dental Implant clinic has more than 55 years of experience in restorative and cosmetic dentistry.

Experts in our fields, we are dedicated to ensuring our patients receive a personal and efficient service.

When one or more teeth are lost to trauma, gum disease or decay, delayed implants are the common restorative treatment to replace these missing teeth.

The procedure is broken down into two stages:

Placement of implant: Here the implant will be positioned into your jawbone. Once the implant has been successfully placed the implantologist will then use the gum to cover it – giving the implant time to fuse with the bone.
Abutment and crown fitted: After the healing period is completed – this can take anywhere from three to six months, the implant will be ready to be uncovered and the crown screwed on top.

What are delayed implants?

To fully understand the advantages and uses of immediate implants, it’s critical to have a good understanding of traditional dental implants.

Regular dental implants are strong titanium screws that placed into the jawbone of the mouth to replicate a tooth root.

Commonly used to replace missing teeth, the treatment can have huge impacts on the patient’s oral health and can resolve several issues caused by missing teeth.

Delayed implants, in this case, use the traditional implant procedure over multiple dental surgeries to place the implant and restore the mouth’s functions.

The surgeries often involve tooth extraction, the possible placement of bone grafts and further surgery to expose the gums and fit the titanium implant.

After the healing team has been completed, the gums are then reopened to have the new crown or bridge fitted to complete the treatment.

See: Dental implant procedure guide.

Immediate dental implants

Immediate implants are placed exactly after tooth extraction.

Patients looking for a faster alternative to missing teeth can rely on immediate implant surgery.

Here, the implant, abutment and full restoration are completed in one appointment on the same day.

The procedure is a popular choice for patients wanting a fast solution and wishes to reduce the time it takes to replace their missing tooth.

However, to be a suitable applicant for this treatment, patients require to have a good standard of oral health.

Gums and teeth need to be especially in a healthy condition with no infections present.

On top of this, it is also important for the jawbone to have a sufficient amount of bone to be strong enough to hold the immediate implants securely.

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The principal dentist will then be able to determine and examine your oral state to see if this is a viable treatment option.

“Gave great advice and clearly enjoys their work.” – Sarah, Bournemouth.

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Are immediate implants suitable for you?

If you want to check first to see if immediate implants are the correct choice of treatment, here are some factors the patient will need to take into consideration:

You suffer from one or more missing teeth
Your oral state is in good condition
Gums are healthy with no present infections surrounding the tooth
The teeth you have lost are in the front of the mouth
There is no bone loss in the jaw
You want to stop wearing dentures

If immediate implants are not a suitable replacement solution for you, don’t worry – you can still have dental implants fitted, however they will not be able to be placed within the same day.

Pros and cons: The differences between delayed and immediate implants

Immediate implants:

Eliminate the need for a replacement tooth
Patients can enjoy a new smile without having to wait
One downside is this treatment has a slightly lower success rate than traditional implants

Delayed implants:

The period of osseointegration is a big advantage as it permits the implant and the jaw to completely fuse
Provides a stronger foundation for the replacement tooth to sit
Have a higher success rate

What procedure is the right one for you?

Principal dentist, Philip McCauley understands that patients want a fast, stable solution to replace missing teeth or dentures.

Whilst, the wait time for traditional implants can seem long, when you take into consideration the lifelong successes it can achieve it can undoubtedly be worth the wait.

To discuss your options with Dr McCauley, book an appointment today to receive a free consultation.

Why dental implants over other replacement options?

Dental implants are fastly becoming the largest solution to replace missing teeth.

Our professional dental staff maintain the opinion that dental implants are in fact, an excellent choice because of their permanent and stable properties.

Often lasting more than 20 years, dental implants restore the aesthetics of the mouth, give patients a more comfortable alternative to dentures and restore the chewing and biting abilities of natural teeth.

Easy to clean and maintain, dental implants are designed to replicate existing teeth – giving the wearer ultimate comfort and confidence.

We’ll help you achieve the perfect smile

Philip McCauley

Booking an appointment

Our highly experienced practice has placed over 3,500 dental implants for patients visiting us from Ferndown, Wimborne, Christchurch, Weymouth, Dorchester, Bournemouth and Southampton.

We take great pride in providing a healthy foundation for new patients as well as truly enhancing the appearance of your teeth and smile.

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