Traditionally, replacing a single missing tooth with a dental implant is a staged process. After a tooth is removed, we usually wait 3 to 4 months for healing before placing the implant, followed by further healing before a crown is attached.
In carefully selected cases, an immediate anterior implant allows us to remove the tooth, place the implant, and provide a fixed provisional tooth attached to the implant on the same day. This approach preserves aesthetics and confidence while maintaining continuity throughout treatment.
This option is not suitable for everyone and requires advanced planning, precision, and experience. When performed correctly, it offers an elegant solution for patients who value both appearance and efficiency without compromising long term outcomes.
An immediate anterior implant combines multiple procedures into one coordinated treatment, including:
Tooth extraction
Because these steps are combined into a single procedure, the treatment is more complex and more technical than a standard single implant. However, for the right patient, the benefits can be significant.
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You leave with a fixed, natural looking temporary tooth on the same day. There is no visible gap and no removable appliance.
Immediate placement helps maintain gum contours and bone architecture, which is especially important in the front of the mouth.
Without this approach, patients often require a temporary denture or an Essix retainer with a false tooth. These can feel bulky, inconvenient, and are something many patients dislike removing and reinserting.
Multiple stages are combined into one carefully planned procedure, reducing overall treatment time and disruption.
The provisional tooth allows you to smile, speak, and interact normally while healing occurs beneath the surface.
Immediate anterior implants require a high level of training and experience. This is not a routine procedure and should only be performed by clinicians with advanced expertise in implant and aesthetic dentistry.
We assess your tooth, gums, bone, and bite using digital scans and 3D imaging. Not all cases are suitable, and careful selection is essential.
On the day of treatment, the tooth is gently removed with techniques designed to preserve bone and gum tissue. The implant is placed immediately into the socket with precision. Where required, bone substitutes or grafting materials are placed to support healing and maintain long term aesthetics. A custom temporary crown is fitted on the same day. This crown is designed for appearance only, not function.
The implant integrates with the bone while the gums mature and stabilise.This healing phase is critical for long term strength and stability and its important to ensure the implant crown does not receive any loading through chewing.
Once healing is complete we take highly accurate scans of the implant and gum contours to fabricate your final implant crown. The scans are sent off to our ceramic artisans whom we work closely with, to design a tooth that fits your mouth and smile.
At this visit, the final ceramic crown is tried in to assess shape, shade, and fit. You will have the opportunity to review the aesthetics and overall appearance. Any refinements can be requested at this stage to ensure the result feels exactly right.
After any adjustments are completed by our ceramist, the final crown is fitted to the implant. We carefully check the fit, aesthetics, and bite before securing it in place. You will then receive guidance on how to care for your new implant and crown.
Long term success relies on regular maintenance. We recommend six monthly reviews to monitor the health of your teeth, gums, and implant. Routine check-ups allow any early issues to be identified and addressed promptly.
No. The temporary crown must remain out of function. This means no biting or chewing on that tooth for approximately 3 to 4 months while the implant integrates. This step is critical for success.
No. Suitability depends on bone quality, gum health, infection control, and bite forces. We only recommend this option when conditions are ideal for predictable long term success.
Yes. Once healing is complete and the final crown is placed, the long term outcome is exactly the same if not better, provided the implant has been protected from loading during the healing phase.
When performed by a highly trained clinician and in the right case, immediate implants are very successful and in fact the same success rate as a standard implant. The key factor is experience and precision.
In most cases, you would need to wait several months before implant placement and wear a removable temporary appliance during healing, which many patients find uncomfortable and inconvenient.
The pricing of our standard single implants is based on a healed ridge (already missing tooth) with sufficient bone volume.
This treatment combines several procedures into one highly technical appointment. The cost includes the extraction of the existing tooth, bone substitutes or grafting if needed, implant placement, and a custom provisional crown. Without this approach, patients often still need to pay for a removable temporary tooth, extractions and bone substitutes regardless, which adds cost and inconvenience.
Yes. It is designed to look natural and support the gums, but it is intentionally not designed for chewing.