If you've been putting off dealing with a damaged or failing tooth because you dread the idea of multiple surgeries, a long recovery, or walking around with a gap in your smile, you're not alone. A lot of patients come in carrying that same quiet worry. For many people, there's a path that sidesteps much of that.
Many patients ask whether they can leave an appointment with a new tooth the same day a damaged one is removed. The answer is often yes.
Same day dental implants make that process more streamlined for the right candidate. This page walks through how it works, what to expect during healing, and whether this approach is realistic for your situation.
Ready to find out if you're a candidate? Contact Yen Oral Surgery to schedule a consultation.
How Same Day Implant Placement Works
When a tooth needs to be removed, extraction and implant placement can happen during a single visit, provided the site is healthy enough to support it.
Before surgery, our oral surgeon will use computer-guided planning software to map out the precise placement of your implant. That level of planning reduces guesswork and allows for accurate positioning during the procedure. Your care starts with a thorough plan, not a best guess.
Once the implant is placed, a temporary tooth is typically attached that same day. You leave with something in place, not a gap.
The temporary restoration isn't the final one. Your implant will still need time to fuse with the surrounding bone, and once that process is complete, the final restoration is placed. Full integration can take several months, but for most patients, the long-term outcome is a stable, lasting replacement that functions and feels like a natural tooth.
Who Same Day Implants Work Best For
Most of the factors that influence candidacy are things our team works through with you, not conditions that simply close the door.
Candidacy depends primarily on the condition of the bone and gums at the extraction site. Things like bone loss, a history of gum disease, or other health factors are variables we go through together at your consultation. The goal is a clear picture of your options, not a checklist that sends you home.
This approach works for both single-tooth situations and larger full-arch cases. Whether you're missing one tooth or considering a full-arch restoration, the consultation is where Dr. Kevin Yen will determine what your bone and gum tissue can realistically support, and what the best path forward looks like for you specifically.
On the financial side, dental implant coverage varies by individual insurance policy, and same day procedures aren't always treated the same as staged placements. Understanding your options starts with one conversation. Our team makes sure you have the full picture before any commitment is made.
Why Choose Yen Oral Surgery
Dr. Kevin Yen brings more than 15 years of surgical experience and has completed over 25,000 procedures, including thousands of dental implants and full-arch restorations. That depth of experience means he's seen a wide range of cases, and that perspective directly shapes the care patients in San Jose and Milpitas receive.
Dr. Yen is a third-generation surgeon, which speaks to the depth of his training and his long-standing commitment to the field. He holds dental licenses in California, New York, and Connecticut, along with a medical license in California.
If you're curious whether same day dental implants are the right fit for your situation, contact us today to schedule your consultation.
