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Is it possible to have instant dental implant without extraction?

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Dr. John Kong answered

Specializes in Dentistry

No.: If by 'instant' you mean 'immediate' - the definition of 'immediate' implant meant to place an implant at time of extraction.

Answered 3/24/2013

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Yes: If the space where you are having the implant is already missing a tooth. If the tooth is present then the tooth needs to be removed so there osa. Space for the dental implant.

Answered 12/29/2016

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Unsure: What do you mean by instant? Do you mean you're missing a tooth and need an implant in the site? Do you mean you have a bad tooth and you want to replace with an implant?

Answered 5/22/2015

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Dr. John Thaler answered

Specializes in Prosthodontics

Yes: If you are missing a tooth, and the bone is adequate, an implant can be placed. If initial stability is suficient and the toth can be protected from force, a temporary crown can often be placed the same day. See a prosthodontist for your options.

Answered 3/31/2013

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Clarifcation Needed: An implant is to place in a place where a tooth has been extracted or congenality missing. The root of the tooth needs to be removed in order to place the implant. Sometimes a temporary crown can be used on the implant and most of the time it is not recommended. Consult with your dentist for your particular situation.

Answered 3/31/2013

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Dr. Mark Venincasa answered

Specializes in Dentistry - Cosmetic

Yes...: Naturally there must be a tooth missing for an implant to be recommended. The tooth could have been extracted considerably in the past and a dental implant may still be ok. This question is best answered by having a dentist evaluate your mouth. In that way the answer can be more personalized to your situation.

Answered 4/21/2013

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Dr. John Scuba answered

Specializes in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Instant implant: If you have a "bad tooth", the implant doesn't "save" it, it "replaces" it. Some patients have an idea about an old abandoned procedure, the "endodontic" implant. The idea was to drive a steel "spike"(not the bone firendly titanium of which implants are made) through the tooth "nailing" it to the bone. These failed miserably. Remove a bad tooth and get an implant and forget "saving" a bad one.

Answered 12/9/2013

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No: The purpose of a dental implant is to replace a missing tooth. If you have a tooth you can have it restored and have your natural root. If you have the tooth extracted, then you will be able to be examined for a dental implant.

Answered 5/2/2013

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Dr. Gregory LaMorte answered

Specializes in Periodontics

Tooth: If a tooth is in the spot, it requires extraction.

Answered 5/17/2013

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No: A tooth must be removed before an implant can be positioned in its' place. Often times, this can be done at the same time. If not, a healing period will need to occur, which will then allow adequate bone stability to accept the dental implant.

Answered 8/11/2013

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Need more info.: You could be missing a tooth, an implant can be placed in that space, a temporary crown placed on it instantly, and a permanent crown 3-4 months later. If, however, you have a tooth that cannot be saved, it certainly needs to be extracted before replacing it with an implant. And even after the extraction, based on a lot of factors, the implant may not be placed instantly. Check with your dentist.

Answered 1/14/2016

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