If you're wondering whether it's really possible to walk out with a new tooth the same day your old one is removed, you're not alone. That question comes up in nearly every consultation, and for many patients, the answer is yes. Fewer appointments and less time without a visible tooth are exactly why this option matters so much to the people we see.
How Same Day Implant Placement Works
When the tooth socket is healthy enough to support it, extraction and implant placement can happen in a single visit. Our oral surgeons use computer-guided planning software before surgery to map out precise placement, so everything is carefully thought through before you ever sit in the chair.
A temporary tooth is typically attached that same day.
The implant still needs time to bond with the jawbone before the final restoration is placed. That healing period is what creates the stable, lasting foundation underneath. The temporary tooth holds your place while that process happens, so there's no gap in your smile and no reason to put your life on hold.
Who Same Day Implants Work Best For
Candidacy comes down to bone quality and gum health at the extraction site, and those are the kinds of factors our team goes through with you at your consultation. The goal is to give you a clear picture of your options, not hand you a checklist and send you home.
This approach works for a single missing tooth or as part of a full-arch tooth replacement plan.
Coverage for same day dental implants varies by individual policy, so it's worth reviewing your plan directly. Third-party financing options such as CareCredit and Cherry may also be available. Our team makes sure you have the full picture before any commitment is made.
Why Choose Whitewater Dental Implants and Oral Surgery
When the planning behind your implant placement determines the outcome, the experience and depth of your surgical team genuinely matters.
At Whitewater Dental Implants and Oral Surgery, our oral surgeons bring specialized training and regional depth to every case they see in Boise and across the Treasure Valley. Dr. Kevin Kempers, Dr. Eric Nelson, Dr. Justin Hastings, Dr. Scott Manis, and Dr. Devan Munk lead a five-location practice serving patients throughout Boise, Meridian, Caldwell, Star, Hailey, and the greater Wood River Valley.
Dr. Kempers spent a decade as an examiner and Co-Chair for the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, directly shaping the national standards that define the specialty. Three of the surgeons currently hold or have held leadership roles in the Southwest Idaho Dental Society or the Idaho state oral surgery society.
That depth is built into every consultation our team conducts, and it means you're getting a team that's invested in helping you find the right path forward.
If same day dental implants sound like the right tooth replacement option for you, contact us today to schedule a consultation.
