Tooth in a day
“Tooth in a day” (or Teeth-in-a-Day) is a dental procedure where missing or failing teeth are replaced with dental implants and a temporaAry, functional set of teeth all in one visit, using immediate loading technology, advanced 3D planning, and precise surgery, allowing patients to walk out with a new smile, avoiding long waiWts and maintaining function/appearance. It often involves extracting bad teeth, placing implants, and attaching temporary crowns or a fixed bridge, ideal for full mouth restoration or single missing teeth, though final crowns come later after bone fusion.
How it works
- Advanced Planning: Dentists use high-resolution 3D CT scans (CBCT) for precise planning of implant placement.
- Immediate Loading: Instead of waiting months, implants are placed, and an abutment and temporary crown/prosthesis are attached the same day.
- Surgical Procedure: Damaged teeth are removed, implants are strategically placed, and a non-removable temporary bridge or crowns are secured.
- Temporary Restoration: This provides immediate function, speech, and aesthetic appeal, protecting the surgical sites.
Key benefits
- Instant Smile: Get new teeth in hours, not months.
- No Waiting: Avoid the period of being without teeth.
- Improved Confidence: Boost self-esteem with a new smile immediately.
- Maintains Jawbone: Protects facial shape and bone structure.
What to expect after
- Healing: Expect some soreness initially, requiring a diet of soft foods for the first week or so.
- Final Restoration: After 3-6 months of healing (osseointegration), a permanent, custom-made crown or bridge replaces the temporary one.
Who is a candidate?
- People with missing or failing teeth needing full-mouth restoration or single tooth replacement.
- Ideal candidates have good jawbone density and overall health, with no significant underlying conditions affecting healing.
Other names
- Same-day dental implants, immediate implants, All-on-4, Smile in a Day, Full-mouth fixed teeth in one day.