That means fewer appointments, and more time getting back to enjoying your life.
We’ll explore the best candidates for Same-day dental implants. And when you’re ready, contact Corey + Then, Dental Implants, Periodontics, Oral Surgery in South Portland to schedule a consultation to see out what’s possible for you.
How Same Day Implant Placement Works
We know one of the first things people worry about is walking out of an appointment with a gap in their smile. When the site where a tooth is being removed is healthy enough, extraction and implant placement can happen in a single visit. The goal is to place the implant directly into the prepared socket before the appointment ends.
Computer-guided planning software maps out placement in detail before surgery begins, which supports accurate positioning once the procedure is underway.
A temporary tooth is typically attached the same day. It’s not the final restoration, but it means you leave the office with something functional and natural-looking in place. The implant still needs time to bond with the surrounding bone, and that healing period can span several months. Once the site has healed fully, your final restoration is placed.
Who Same Day Implants Work Best For
Candidacy depends on a number of variables, and a consultation is where those variables actually get sorted out.
Same-day placement comes down to bone quality and gum health at the time of extraction. Infection, bone loss, or other factors at the site are exactly what our team reviews with you, because in some cases a staged approach makes more sense. That’s not a door closing, it’s just a different path to the same destination.
This option can apply to a single tooth or serve as part of a full-arch tooth replacement plan, and the scope of treatment varies widely from person to person. Overall health and systemic conditions are things our team goes through with you at your consultation.
Coverage for same day dental implants varies by individual policy. Our team makes sure you have the full picture before any commitment is made.
Why Choose Corey + Then for Same Day Implants
At Corey + Then, Dental Implants, Periodontics, Oral Surgery, experience is built into the practice itself, and it runs deep.
Dr. Peter Then has been in private practice focused on periodontics and implants since 1995. Dr. Adam Saltz is a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology, a past president of the Maine Dental Association, and the recipient of the 2020 national Dr. and Mrs. Gerald M. Kramer Scholar Award, given to the top overall graduating periodontics resident in the country. Dr. Jennifer Duffy and Dr. David Chubb round out a team that spans both periodontics and oral surgery under one roof.
That dual-specialty structure matters. Complex cases, including those involving extractions and same-day implant placement, benefit from providers who can collaborate directly rather than refer across practices. Dr. Then also founded the Casco Bay Study Club, a Seattle Study Club affiliate, in 2003, reflecting a long-standing commitment to continuing education and evidence-based care.
Contact us today to schedule your consultation and find out whether same day dental implants are the right fit for you.
