Teeth in a Day Procedure FAQs

For the right patient, the teeth in a day procedure provides a permanent, functional set of teeth after a single session in the dentist’s chair. This treatment option sounds exciting, but the fact that dental implants are involved may cause hesitation.

From the idea of getting loaded dental implants in a single procedure to the recovery process, teeth in a day can create much to think about. Here are FAQs and their answers to provide useful information for anyone considering this option.

Teeth in a day: Basic information

The term "teeth in a day" describes a tooth replacement method that has dental implant surgery as its main procedure. A patient who goes through this treatment gets to go home with an implant-supported full arch dental bridge.

Teeth in a day is one of the ways that oral surgeons execute fixed, full-arch restorations that provide a permanent set of teeth to previously toothless patients. Here is information that candidates for teeth in a day need to have.

1. What is "teeth in a day"?

It is exactly that: teeth in a day. A patient who has few or no teeth on their jaw goes to the dentist for minor oral surgery. They leave the dentist’s office with a brand-new set of permanent artificial teeth that function like the real thing.

2. Is it as simple as a single dentist’s visit?

No. The procedure itself does happen during a single session in the dentist’s chair. However, preparation for the procedure takes a little longer.

3. What needs to happen before the teeth in a day procedure?

A patient who walks into the dentist’s office looking for a permanent way to replace their missing teeth should expect the following:

• A visual exam of the teeth and gums will be done
• Medical imaging (X-ray or CT scan) to evaluate the state of the jaw and teeth will be taken
• The patient’s general health and ability to undergo dental implant surgery without complications will be evaluated
• If the dentist clears the patient for teeth in a day, they will use medical imaging to determine the number and location of dental implants that need to go in the patient’s jaw
• The dentist or oral surgeon will also design a set of custom artificial teeth that align with the position of the dental implants
• They will send the design to a dental lab, where a milling machine will fabricate the artificial teeth, which often takes the form of a dental bridge

Only when all these steps happen will the dentist perform the teeth in a day procedure. However, the process detailed above only takes a short while.

4. What should a patient expect from recovery?

The conventional installation of implant-supported teeth requires multiple procedures and multiple periods of recovery. This is not the case with teeth in a day. Because the dentist installs the implants, abutments and artificial teeth at the same time, the patient only needs to recover once.

Recovery involves rigorous aftercare that involves:

• Pain management
• Cleaning the gums as per the dentist’s instructions
• Rest and limited activity in the days following the procedure
• A diet of soft foods

The patient will also need periodic checkups so the dentist can track how well the implants are fusing with the surrounding bone. The implants should integrate fully with the jaw in a matter of months. As for the incision sites, they heal in a few weeks.

5. Do teeth in a day have a high success rate and good long-term outcome?

The success rate of teeth in a day is comparable to other treatments that involve dental implants. The secret to a good long-term outcome is a skilled and experienced dental specialist.

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Take advantage of the wealth of experience that our team has to offer patients considering teeth in a day. Contact us to set up a consultation with our oral surgeon, and find out how you can get your dream smile in record time.

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