Immediate Implants

A Faster Path to a Complete Smile

Traditionally, replacing a missing tooth with an implant required waiting several months after extraction for the bone to heal. With today’s technology, that wait is no longer always necessary.

At MI Dental, immediate implants allow qualified patients to receive an implant at the same appointment as tooth extraction. This approach shortens treatment time, preserves bone and gum tissue, and accelerates your return to a confident smile.

What Are Immediate Dental Implants?

An immediate implant is placed directly into the socket immediately after a tooth is removed. The implant acts as the new tooth root, preserving the bone that would otherwise begin to resorb after extraction.

This technique requires meticulous planning, precise surgical control, and strong primary stability of the implant, hallmarks of our approach at MI Dental.

When Is Immediate Placement Possible?

Immediate implants are ideal in cases where:

• The surrounding bone is healthy and intact.
• There is no active infection at the site.
• The patient has sufficient bone density for stable anchorage.
• Systemic health allows for normal healing.

They are commonly used for front teeth (where aesthetics matter most) but can also be applied to premolars and molars when conditions permit.

How the Procedure Works

1. Assessment and Planning: We perform a thorough examination with digital imaging to evaluate bone support, root anatomy, and infection risk.
2. Atraumatic Extraction: The failing tooth is gently removed with minimal disturbance to the socket walls.
3. Implant Placement: A titanium or zirconia implant is inserted into the socket, angled for optimal bone engagement.
4. Bone Grafting (if needed): Minor graft material may be placed around the implant to fill any small gaps and encourage integration.
5. Temporary Restoration: In certain cases, a provisional crown can be attached immediately—offering instant aesthetics and function while the implant heals underneath.

The procedure is performed under local anesthesia, and most patients report minimal post-operative discomfort.

Benefits of Immediate Implants

• Reduced overall treatment time: Extraction and implant placement in one visit.
• Preserves bone and gum contours: Prevents post-extraction collapse of the socket.
• Fewer surgeries, faster recovery: Less overall intervention.
• Immediate esthetics: A temporary tooth can often be placed the same day.
• High success rate: When properly planned, outcomes are comparable to traditional staged implants.

Titanium vs Zirconia Options

Just like conventional implants, immediate implants are available in titanium and zirconia designs. Titanium offers proven long-term durability and osseointegration, while zirconia provides a metal-free, tooth-colored solution ideal for high-visibility areas.

Both materials deliver excellent performance when case selection and technique are precise, our primary focus at MI Dental.

Who Is Not a Candidate?

Immediate implants may be deferred if:

• There is active infection or severe bone loss at the site.
• The patient smokes heavily or has uncontrolled diabetes.
• There has been recent radiation therapy or bisphosphonate use.

In such cases, we allow the bone to heal first and place the implant in a second stage to ensure maximum success.

Healing and Integration

Although the implant is placed immediately, osseointegration—the fusion between bone and implant—still takes several months. During this period, we monitor progress with follow-up visits. Once healing is complete, the final crown is attached, restoring full strength and aesthetics.

Most patients are pleasantly surprised by how comfortable the process feels and how quickly normal function returns.

Why Choose MI Dental for Immediate Implants

Our Kitchener practice combines gentle technique, advanced imaging, and precise execution to make immediate implants predictable and comfortable. Each case is carefully planned to balance speed with long-term success.

We never rush biology, our goal is a lifelong result that looks beautiful and feels completely natural.

Fast, Natural, and Built to Last

If a tooth needs to be removed, why leave the space empty? Immediate implants at MI Dental let you walk out with a tooth in place and the confidence that your smile is already on its way back.

Schedule a personalized implant consultation today to learn whether same-day placement is right for you.