Dental Implant
and immediate restoration

Typically, after implant placement, we need to wait 3 to 6 months for the implant to fully stabilize and integrate with the bone before attaching the crown. However, with today’s advanced techniques and technology, it is possible to place dental implants and immediately attach crowns within about 2 days after placement.

Dental implants are currently the most modern method for replacing missing teeth. This method offers many advantages that dental bridges or removable dentures cannot provide. In particular, dental implants can restore chewing function completely, just like natural teeth, and provide excellent aesthetic restoration.

1. What happens when you lose a tooth a long time ago?

Long-term tooth loss not only robs you of your confident smile but also causes harm to your oral health:

– Jawbone resorption.

– Teeth are shifting and misaligned.

– Changes in jaw alignment and bite. 

– Impaired chewing function.

– Difficulty pronouncing.

– Affects facial aesthetics.

– Declining health and mental well-being. 

To prevent and minimize these consequences, dental implant surgery and immediate restoration after tooth loss is the optimal solution, saving costs, shortening treatment time, and providing stable chewing function.

2. What are dental implants and immediate prosthetics?

Immediate dental implant placement is a technique that involves extracting the designated teeth and placing dental implants at the same time as the surgery, followed by fitting the permanent porcelain crown approximately two days after the implant is placed in the jawbone.

This method helps reduce treatment time, prevent bone and gum tissue loss, and achieve aesthetic success.

3. Suitable conditions for dental implant placement and immediate restoration.

• Good bone quality, neither too thin nor too soft, meeting the HU standard (HU is an index that assesses the hardness of the material). If the HU value in the jawbone is 350 – 1250, then the bone is suitable for dental implant placement.
• High bone density allows the bone to bond with the implant better and faster.
• Dental implants must meet all the necessary standards and be suitable for immediate tooth restoration.
• The dentist’s implant technique must be precise to stabilize and strengthen the tooth root immediately.

4. Cases where dental implants and immediate restorations are not recommended.

• Pregnant women and children under 18 years of age.
• People whose bone quality and size do not meet the standards.
• People who smoke, use stimulants, drink heavily, have poor self-control, are undergoing radiation therapy, etc., should stop using these substances at least two weeks before and after dental implant surgery.
• Individuals with chronic diseases (such as high blood pressure, diabetes, or cardiovascular disease) should have their health monitored while undergoing the procedure.
• Individuals with existing oral health problems in the area where the implant will be placed must have them completely treated before undergoing implant surgery.

5. Benefits of dental implants and immediate restoration

Dental implant placement and crown placement are typically spaced 3 to 6 months apart; however, immediate implant placement and restoration offer the following advantages:

5.1. Shorten treatment time

With this method, patients shorten the time from extraction to completion. Instead of waiting 3 to 6 months for a porcelain restoration, with immediate implant placement the dentist extracts the tooth and places the implant in a single surgery, then fits an immediate porcelain restoration on the implant about 2 days after placement.

5.2. Saving on treatment costs

Instead of extracting teeth and leaving the tooth gap for a long time, placing dental implants immediately after extraction will prevent bone loss, minimize the need for bone grafting, sinus lifts, etc., thereby saving on material costs, travel expenses, and post-operative care.

5.3. Reduced pain, faster recovery.

Since tooth extraction and implant placement are performed in a single procedure, patients avoid the psychological stress of two separate surgeries, reducing pain and swelling. This minimally invasive approach minimizes damage to the jawbone, promotes faster healing, allows the implant and crown to stabilize quickly, and results in greater patient comfort. 

5.4. Enhancing facial confidence and aesthetics.

By having teeth extracted and implanted in a single surgery, patients will avoid sunken cheeks or a receding chin due to missing teeth, ensuring a youthful facial structure and increased confidence in daily interactions.

5.5. Immediate restoration of chewing function.

Immediate tooth implantation and restoration help people who have lost teeth quickly regain their chewing ability, comfort, and confidence. Dental implants are highly durable, acting like real tooth roots, providing a comfortable and stable eating experience. This, in turn, improves health and quality of life.

6. DSG surgical guide at San Dentist – Minimizing the risk of complications during dental implant and immediate restoration.

With the goal of continuously improving and providing solutions to enhance the success rate of dental implant procedures, the San Dentist team has effectively applied DSG surgical guide (Digital Surgical Guide) in the field of dental implant surgery. This is a surgical guide designed specifically for each patient, to assist dentists in placing the implant safely and accurately. DSG surgical guide offers significant advantages over traditional implant methods, specifically:

In the treatment planning phase, the doctor uses computer software combined with Cone Beam CT scans and 3D scans of the patient’s mouth. From this, they determine the precise location and angle for implant placement in the jawbone, then transfer this information using 3D printing technology to create a surgical guide (DSG). This DSG guide has pre-drilled guide holes. During the surgery, the doctor needs to secure surgical guide in the patient’s oral cavity. Finally, the doctor drills and places the implant through these guide holes to achieve the precise position.

The DSG surgical guide is a safe and sustainable solution that helps make the dental implant and immediate restoration process quick, accurate, and highly effective. Benefits of using DSG surgical guide during dental implant procedures:

• The implant will be placed precisely according to the plan, from its position to its angle.
• The surgeon doesn’t need to make incisions in the gums or dissect flaps; the surgery is less invasive.
• The surgery time was shortened.
• Rapid healing, minimal swelling, pain, and bleeding due to minimally invasive procedures.
• Reduce complications such as peri-implantitis, food impaction, implant rejection, etc.
• Increase the success rate of dental implant procedures.
• Creating optimal conditions for restoration and providing high aesthetic appeal for dental crown restorations on implants.

San Dentist is a pioneer in using the DSG surgical guide for dental implants and has treated more than 5,000 implant cases. Among its team, Dr. Vo Ta Dung, the clinic’s Clinical Director of Implantology,  leads in zygomatic and pterygoid implants – an extremely difficult technique, the last resort for placing implants and the answer for the most complex implant cases.

7. The process of dental implant placement and immediate restoration at San Dentist

At San Dentist, dental implant and immediate restoration procedures are performed with a transparent, clear, and medically standardized process through the following steps:

8. Things to note after dental implant and immediate restoration.

After receiving dental implants and immediate restoration, you also need to pay attention to oral hygiene, diet, and lifestyle. Here are a few things to keep in mind:

8.1 Apply cold or hot compresses to reduce pain and swelling.

After Dental Implant, , swelling and pain may occur depending on the person. This is entirely normal after surgery. To ease it, you can try the following:

• During the first 1-3 days: apply a cold compress to the outer cheek area where the implant will be placed to reduce swelling and pain.
• 4-5 days later: apply warm compresses to help dissolve the bruise and reduce swelling.

8.2 Do not smoke for 2 weeks before and after dental implant surgery.

The nicotine in cigarettes slows down the healing process. Additionally, smoking can break up blood clots, causing bleeding and increasing the risk of wound infection.

8.3 Take your medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor.

To reduce pain and inflammation after dental implant surgery, the dentist will prescribe medication for each patient. Therefore, patients need to take the medication at the correct dosage and should not buy painkillers on their own without the doctor’s approval.

8.4 Prioritize soft, liquid foods.

However, dental implants also need time to stabilize with the jawbone. Therefore, within 24 hours after implant placement, you should prioritize soft, liquid foods such as porridge, soup, and broth to avoid putting too much chewing force on the implant.

8.5 Limit strenuous activity.

Avoid strenuous activity for 2 days after dental implant surgery to prevent unwanted injuries and avoid direct impact such as pushing the implant with your tongue. 

8.6 Proper oral hygiene

Avoid getting food in the implant site as this can cause infection. Maintain careful and gentle oral hygiene, and be careful to avoid touching the implant area with the toothbrush while brushing. It is especially important to visit the dentist for regular check-ups as advised.

9. Why should you choose San Dentist for dental implants and immediate restorations?

San Dentist is proud to be one of the most trusted dental implant clinics in Ho Chi Minh City. With highly skilled, experienced dentists using dental implants with the DSG surgical guide and modern equipment, implant placement and immediate restoration are FAST – SAFE – EFFECTIVE. The clinic has treated more than 5,000 patients, including many with underlying conditions and severe bone loss.

Dental implant placement and immediate restoration are complex techniques in dentistry, requiring highly skilled dentists with a proven track record of successfully treating numerous implant cases.

As a well-informed patient, choose a reputable clinic to protect your health and your family’s. Feel free to contact San Dentist here to book an examination and a dental implant consultation!