The Emergency Immediate Implant - Tooth (Not a Tooth in a Day, but a Tooth Today)

When you loose a tooth that is visible when smiling, you would like it replaced that same day.  That is why we offer the emergency tooth- Implant Tooth.

Since 1995, Dr. Kaiser has been perfecting the procedure of extracting the failed tooth, then immediately placing a dental implant and an esthetic temporary crown. The temporary crown is worn until a custom porcelain crown can be manufactured by your dentist.

Obviously, it is better when tooth removal can be planned for, but sometimes a tooth is simply and abruptly lost.  Under the later circumstances, you may call the office during our normal business hours, 7 AM to 11 AM Monday through Friday, and we can usually see you that same day and perform the Emergency Immediate Implant - Tooth procedure. 

Dr. Kaiser considers the immediate tooth implant to be superior to the more common protocol of extraction and socket grafting, followed by implant placement in several months for the following reasons:

1. Start to finish is approximately ten to twelve weeks compared to six to eight months.

2. Similar success rates. 

3.  The patient immediately receives a replica of the tooth that was lost compared to receiving a removable tooth held in place by a plate covering the roof or the floor of the mouth.

4.  Taste, speech, and function are not impacted significantly.

5.  The cost is usually less.

6.  Maintenance of a normal and esthetic gum line is enhanced.

Complications

1. Sometimes it is not possible to place the implant in one day and have a reasonable expectation of a successful outcome. A case with very advanced bone loss due to an active infection is one such example. Should this be the case it is usually best to plan for extraction at a later date and following healing consider placing an implant.

2. Also, sometimes even if the implant is placed it may not be possible to place the temporary crown that same day. This is uncommon but another option for a temporary placement must be selected.

3. The most common problem is the temporary crown occasionally becoming loose or breaker lating on in the course of treatment.

4. About 1 to 2 % of the time the implant fails. Should this rare event occur the implant will be replaced at no charge.

Cost

The fee will range between $2400-$3100. The fee is inclusive of examination and x-rays, extraction of the tooth and/or root, placement of the implant, and graft if needed, the abutment and modification, and fabrication of an esthetic temporary crown. The fee for the final crown which is placed in 10-12 weeks can range between $900-$1800, depending on the dentist you choose and the abutment choice that is made.