Keep smiling with immediate loading implants
Written in association with:
Dentist
Published: 18/05/2023
Edited by: Sophie Kennedy
Immediate loading implants can offer quick and high quality results for patients requiring dental implants. In this informative article for patients, internationally respected dentist Dr Felix Price shares his expert insight on immediate loading implants, including their advantages over traditional dental implants and who can benefit from treatment of this type.
What are immediate loading implants?
Traditionally, dental implants are only inserted after the damaged tooth is extracted and the associated wound has healed. Immediate loading implants, on the other hand, are put in place with a temporary prosthesis screwed over directly after tooth extraction surgery or up to twenty-four hours later.
What advantages do immediate loading implants have over different types of implants?
The key benefit is that the patient can enjoy their new teeth earlier as they have a temporary prosthesis in place from day one.
Do immediate loading implants need to be replaced after a certain amount of time?
Fortunately, no. Immediate loading implants don’t need to be replaced at a later stage.
Who is a candidate for immediate loading implants?
Any patient may benefit from immediate loading implants if there is no medical contra-indication.
Are there any disadvantages to immediate loading implants?
I am unaware of any disadvantages of immediate loading implants. Patients enjoy fast and excellent quality results with immediate loading implants.
If you wish to schedule a consultation with Dr Price, you can do so by visiting his Top Doctors profile.