Is it possible to perform implant immediately after pulling the tooth
Is it possible to perform implant immediately after pulling the tooth
Is it possible to perform implant immediately after pulling the tooth?
There are two different methods with different usages and each of them is successful in special condition. When the implant is inserted in the gum immediately after pulling the tooth; the healing period is much shorter and the activity of bone-forming cells in the oral cavity will be easier.
But if the tooth hole is infected; it is necessary to wait for infection to be treated and then dental implant is possible. However, when the size and dimension of the tooth hole is not in perfect harmony with implant dimensions; it is recommended to wait about 2 months until the hole is filled with bone. Then, dental implant can be performed.
The advantage of implanting after a period with pulling the tooth is for increasing the aesthetic aspects of final crown of the tooth especially for incisors because sometimes after a while bone texture or gum will be eroded and dental implant metal appears.
Some patients mistakenly think that the hole of pulled tooth is prepared for inserting implant and there is no need for drilling the bone. But the truth is the holes after pulling teeth are in different sizes so, bone drilling is necessary for making it fit for the implant. This is more accurate than drilling healed bone.
Anyway, selecting immediate implant or implant after a certain period is due to implant expert.