Immediate Implant Placement

The classic approach to dental implant placement involved a waiting period of several months. After a tooth was extracted, it was necessary to wait for the wound to heal and the bone to regenerate before an implant could be placed. Today, thanks to advances in technology and surgical techniques, the Dental Škaričić clinic offers a modern and significantly faster solution – immediate implant placement.

Immediate (or same-day) placement is an advanced procedure where a dental implant is placed into the bone immediately after a tooth extraction, in the same appointment. Instead of waiting for months, the same surgical phase is used both for extracting the tooth that cannot be saved and for placing the dental implant that will serve as the foundation for the new tooth.

This method leverages the natural healing potential and the fresh bone socket (alveolus) left after the extraction. In many cases, especially in the aesthetic zone (front teeth), it is possible to place a temporary crown on the newly placed implant right away, which means the patient is never without a tooth.

The advantages of immediate placement are numerous and are focused on patient comfort and a better final outcome.

• Significant Time Savings: The biggest advantage is the drastic shortening of the total treatment duration. By combining two surgical phases into one, the path to a new smile takes up to several months less time.
• One Surgical Procedure, One Recovery: Fewer visits and only one postoperative recovery period mean less stress and discomfort for the patient.
• Better Preservation of Bone and Gum Tissue: Immediate implant placement prevents the initial bone loss and gum recession that naturally occurs after a tooth extraction. This preserves the natural contours and achieves better aesthetic results.
• Superior Aesthetics Without Waiting: The possibility of placing a temporary crown immediately after the procedure means the patient does not have to go through a period without a visible tooth, which is of invaluable importance for self-confidence.

Immediate placement is an excellent option, but it is not applicable in every situation. For a patient to be a good candidate, certain prerequisites must be met:

• Absence of Acute Inflammation: There must be no active inflammatory process or major infection at the extraction site.

• Sufficient Quantity of Healthy Bone: There must be enough bone to ensure the initial stability of the implant.

• Good Oral Hygiene: As with any implant therapy, the patient must be motivated to maintain impeccable hygiene.

• Favorable Anatomical Conditions: The shape and size of the root of the tooth being extracted must be suitable for implant placement.

Immediate implant placement represents the pinnacle of modern dentistry, offering patients a faster, more comfortable, and aesthetically superior solution.