Can You Get Dental Implants in One Day?

The dental implant procedure typically only takes between one and two hours, but the healing process can take up to six months. The healing phase can last a long time because your jawbone must go through a process called osseointegration where the bone fuses with the implants. 

Many patients want to learn more about All-on-4 because they’ve heard the entire procedure can be done in a day. Is this true?

Can All-on-4 Implants Be Done in a Day?

Yes, All-on-4 Implants can be done in one day, but you must be an ideal candidate for the procedure. The reason All-on-4 implants can be done in a day is because they’re only four implants that support an entire full bridge denture. That means less healing time than traditional dentures.

The time procedure takes may also depend on which type of All-on-4 implants you are getting. At Swiss, we offer both fixed and removable options. Fixed are a little more secure in your mouth and require a dentist’s assistance to remove, while removable ones can be taken out at the end of each day. Though fixed ones

All-on-4 implants are engineered from titanium and acrylic or zirconium. They’re designed to look and function just like natural teeth. If you’re in good health, don’t smoke or have an autoimmune disease, and have little to no loss of jawbone, you may be a candidate for All-on-4 dental implants.

All-on-4 surgery takes about 2 ½ hours and has a 98 percent success rate, so ask your dentist today if it’s right for you. You may be able to walk away with a brand new smile in just one day.