Can dental implants be installed at any time after a tooth is pulled? i have a tooth that is going to have to be pulled, but i don't have insurance or the money to have a dental implant put in anytime soon. is there any damage that can be done if i'm unab

There : There will be no problem waiting for a later date. In fact, in many cases the bone is allowed to fill in the socket where the tooth was before it is placed. I am not sure which tooth is being extracted or which teeth are adjacent or around this tooth. Over time, teeth can shift onto this space making the area difficult to clean and your bite a bit askew. But this would occur a few years down the road. Let the dentist who is extracting the tooth that you are considering putting an implant there in the future. He may suggest placing a bone graft in the socket to help preserve the ridge.

Anytime : Anytime a tooth is lost and not replaced, the teeth around it and chewing against it may move. If you cannot get the implant in short order, make sure your dentist does something to maintain the space, and minimize complications for later.

Implant & Extraction: Dental implant can be placed any time from the time of extraction and beyond. Removal of teeth triggers a few biologic events as follows: migration of the adjacent teeth extrusion of the opposing teeth ridge resorption make sure that your dentist knows of your intention of waiting a while so he/she can take proper steps to minimize the chances of the above issues.

Possibly: The jawbone shrinks once a tooth is removed. If you cannot place the implant at the same time as the extraction, a bone graft may help slow the shrinkage. However, the shrinkage will still occur over time and further bone grafting may be required if you wait past 9-12 months. Also, adjacent teeth may shift and be compromised which can lead to bone loss and eventually loss of another tooth.

Bone graft: A dental implant can be placed immediately at the time of extraction or delayed. If you delay the implant a bone graft is usually performed to preserve and prepare the area, if not the bone will be resorbed and you will requie a significantly larger procedure in the future to build up the bone for an implant. If an implant is not placed the surrounding teeth may "tip" or move into the site.

Time is important: When a tooth is extracted, the bone begins to shrink. Half of the residual bone is lost in two yeears, on average. Implant placement should follow extraction as soon as possible.

Yes: Dental implants can belated at any time. I have noticed you have asked many questions related to dental implants. You should consult a specialist in this area to be properly evaluated and have a treatment plan developed for you.

Yes: However the longer you wait the more treatment you will need later. Try to get a bone graft a\t same visit then wait three months for the implant then 6-12 months for the tooth. That way its more affordable and no damage should occur.

Yes definitely: If the pull tooth site does not have any infection, most likely the bone will grow back into the extraction socket without grafting. The tooth should be pulled atraumatically, and it could be done, to avoid damage to the alveolar socket. Eliminate grafting will help lower the total cost. Dental implant is can be substitute with a good bridge, though long term, it is the best.

Occlusion: If the missing tooth is not vital to the occlusion such as the first molars, you can delay the implant procedure. A partial denture with framework and rest seats can be made to replace the missing tooth/teeth and prevent bone resorption over a long period of time until you can afford implants. To further lower the cost, tooth extraction does not need grafting unless there is extensive infection.

Immediate placement: There are multiple factors that enter into the decision on whether or not to immediately place an implant. An infection may rule it out as may damaged bone. Some are candidates for immediate placement, but not all.

Talk with dentist: Many implants are done where teeth have been lost for years.

Yes: Many implants now a day can be implanted immediately after tooth extraction, which is mush harder that putting an implant in an empty or toothless area. Years after the extraction , bone might resorbe or get too thin to receive an implant, in this conditions the surgeon add bone to the area before placing the implant.

Ur probably fine: When a tooth is extracted, unless there is a bone graft performed, you will often lose bone. However, the quantity of bone lose varies based on the individual and the site of the extraction. If you wait years, it's possible additional bone grafting may be necessary. However, that's not always the case. Your dentist will have a good idea based on your own case. Keep smiling !

Yes: Dental implants can be placed in immediately at time of extraction in selective cases, or placed later. However, there is a window of time to wait, as post extraction, the bone housing will shrink and may result in having inadequate bone volume to place an implant, and hence requiring bone augmentation in addition to implant placement, adding to your expense.

As an Orthodontist I've had to struggle with repositioning surrounding teeth because "a little while" often becomes "too long." Also, any area where a tooth has been removed will show progressive bone loss over time requiring bone grafting. Talk to your Dentist about options. A space maintainer may help.