immediate implant placement is a procedure in which a dental implant is placed directly into the natural tooth socket immediately after tooth extraction, without waiting for the extraction site to fully heal.

Advantages of Immediate Implant Placement:

1. Reduced treatment time: Immediate implant placement helps reduce the overall treatment time because there is no need to wait for the healing period of the extraction wound, which normally takes quite a long time.
2. Less pain: Immediate implant placement usually results in less pain for the patient because no additional procedures are required after tooth extraction, no extra gum opening is needed, and there is also less swelling compared to traditional implant placement.
3. Good results: Immediate implant placement has a success rate comparable to traditional implant placement. In addition, the crown has a more natural and aesthetic appearance because the soft tissue and bone are preserved and do not deteriorate.

However, the decision to perform immediate implant placement should be carefully considered based on the condition of the gums and bone, the patient’s overall health, and other factors that may affect the success of the treatment.

This patient was diagnosed with a fractured tooth root after root canal treatment and crown placement. After discussing treatment options together, it was decided to proceed with immediate implant placement. The dentist then performed a dental scan and a 3D X-ray to plan the implant placement and create a 3D surgical guide. After the natural tooth was extracted, the implant was placed immediately, and it was left to integrate with the bone for 3 months. After that, a digital impression was taken to fabricate a ceramic crown and place it for the patient.