Losing a tooth, or several, raises an urgent question: how long will you wait, and how long will you go without teeth?
The phrase “implants in a day” appears everywhere in dental marketing and sounds almost too good to be true. The reality is more nuanced, and more reassuring, once you understand what happens on the day.
This guide explains whether same day dental implants are genuinely possible, the difference between a single immediate implant and full-arch Teeth in a Day, who qualifies, and what it costs in the UK.
Can You Really Get Dental Implants in One Day?
Yes, same day dental implants are possible, but “same day” describes the surgery and the temporary teeth, not the finished result. In a single visit, a titanium implant can be placed and a temporary tooth or fixed bridge fitted, so you leave with a smile rather than a gap. The implant then needs a few months to fuse with the bone before the final, permanent teeth go on, so the speed applies to surgery, not the finished restoration.
Same Day Single Implant vs Teeth in a Day: What’s the Difference?
These two treatments are often confused, but they solve different problems.
- Same day single implant: One titanium implant replacing a missing tooth, often placed the moment the old tooth is removed. A temporary crown may go on that day, with the permanent crown added once it heals.
- Teeth in a Day: A full-arch solution for people missing most or all teeth in a jaw, using the All-on-4 technique: four or more titanium implants support a full fixed set fitted the same day.
A same day single implant fixes one gap; Teeth in a Day rebuilds an entire arch.
Same Day Implant at the Time of Extraction
When a tooth is too damaged to save, a titanium implant can sometimes be placed into the socket the same day the tooth is removed. This is called immediate placement, and it spares you a separate surgery and weeks of waiting. If the bone is sound and free of infection, the implant is positioned and a temporary tooth attached, so you avoid a visible gap.
Note: Immediate placement is not always possible. If there is infection or insufficient bone, your dentist may need to let the site heal first, or add a bone graft, before placing the implant safely.
Teeth in a Day: Full-Arch Implants with All-on-4
Teeth in a Day, delivered through the All-on-4 technique, is for people who have lost, or are about to lose, most teeth in a jaw. Four or more titanium implants support a full fixed arch, with a temporary set fitted the same day as surgery.
The teeth you walk out with are temporary, letting you eat, speak, and smile while the implants fuse with the bone.
Temporary teeth on day one, final teeth later
The fixed teeth fitted on the day are a high-quality temporary bridge. Once the implants integrate, usually after three to six months, they are replaced with your permanent, custom-made set. This two-stage approach protects the implants while they heal.
Who Qualifies for Same Day Dental Implants?
Not everyone is a candidate for same day dental implants, and a thorough assessment is essential. The main factors are the quality and volume of your jawbone, your gum health, and your general health.
- Enough healthy bone: the implant needs to anchor into stable bone on the day.
- Healthy gums: active gum disease must be treated first.
- Good general health: conditions affecting healing, and heavy smoking, can lower success rates.
Your dentist uses a 3D scan to map the bone before deciding whether same-day treatment suits you. Where bone is lacking, a graft or staged approach is often safer.
Are Same Day Dental Implants Safe?
Same day dental implants have a strong safety record when planned carefully and placed by an experienced clinician. Immediate-placement and immediate-load techniques are well established, backed by decades of research.
Safety comes from proper case selection and skill. A reputable clinician recommends same-day treatment only when the bone and gums can support it, and a staged plan when they cannot. Always check your implant dentist is registered on the General Dental Council register.
Expert Tip: Ask how many implant cases your clinician has placed and request to see before-and-after examples. Experience and honest case selection matter far more than speed.
Worried about whether you are a candidate? A consultation and 3D scan will give you a clear, personalised answer.
How Much Do Same Day Dental Implants Cost?
The cost varies with the number of implants, the restoration, and case complexity.
At Smiledent, a single implant is listed at £1,800, with the final restoration priced separately. A full-jaw fixed bridge (Teeth in a Day) is listed at £15,000. Grafting, temporary teeth, and the final restoration can affect what is included. Your clinician will explain whether additional procedures are needed before treatment begins. Your assessment confirms the treatment plan and your quote.
Helpful Tip: Ask exactly what a quote includes, as the implant, the temporary teeth, and the final restoration are sometimes priced separately.
Same Day Dental Implants in North London at Smiledent
At Smiledent in North London, we plan every implant case around detailed 3D imaging, using titanium implants and an honest assessment of whether immediate treatment is right for you. Our same-day Teeth in a Day (All-on-4) rebuilds a full arch in a single visit, while single-tooth timing is confirmed by your scan and assessment. If you have been searching for same day dental implants near you in North London, we will talk you through your options, suitability, and timeline.
Helpful Tip: Bring a list of any medications and your medical history to your consultation. They affect healing and help us judge whether same-day placement is the safest choice for you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Below are quick answers to the questions patients ask us most about same day dental implants.
Can you really get a dental implant in one day?
Yes. A titanium implant can be placed and a temporary tooth fitted in one visit, so you leave with a smile. The permanent tooth is added later, once the implant fuses with the bone.
What’s the difference between same day implants and Teeth in a Day?
A same day single implant replaces one tooth, often at extraction. Teeth in a Day uses the All-on-4 technique to fit a full fixed arch on four or more implants in one day.
Do you walk out with permanent teeth the same day?
No. The teeth fitted on the day are temporary but fixed and natural-looking. Your permanent restoration is fitted once the implants integrate, usually after three to six months.
Who is suitable for same day dental implants?
People with enough healthy jawbone, healthy gums, and good general health are usually suitable. A 3D scan confirms whether immediate placement is safe, or whether a staged plan is better.
Are same day dental implants safe?
Yes, when planned and placed by an experienced, registered clinician on a well-selected case. The techniques are well established, and safety comes from careful assessment rather than speed.
How much do same day dental implants cost in the UK?
A single same-day implant with a crown starts from a few thousand pounds, while a full-arch Teeth in a Day solution runs into five figures per jaw.
How long do same day implants last?
A well-placed, well-maintained implant can last for decades, often a lifetime. The temporary teeth are replaced with a permanent restoration within months, and good hygiene protects the result.
Is a same day implant as strong as a standard implant?
Once fully healed, yes. Immediate and delayed implants reach the same strength after integration. The temporary teeth are kept lighter at first to protect the implant while it fuses.
Same Day Dental Implants: What to Remember
Same day dental implants are real, but the term covers two different treatments. In both cases, the teeth fitted on the day are a fixed temporary, later replaced with a permanent set once the implants heal and fuse with the bone.
What this means for you:
- Teeth on the day, final result later: the implant heals for months before the permanent teeth go on
- One gap or a whole arch: a same day single implant fixes one tooth; Teeth in a Day with All-on-4 rebuilds a jaw
- Immediate at extraction: an implant can often go in the same day a tooth is removed, if the bone allows
- Suitability matters: healthy bone and gums, and a 3D scan, decide whether same-day treatment is safe
- Private treatment: costs start from a few thousand pounds for a single implant and rise for full-arch work
If you want a clear answer on whether same-day treatment suits your case, an assessment and a 3D scan are the right place to start, well before any final decision on treatment.
Book a Same Day Implant Consultation at Smiledent in North London
Thinking about same day dental implants, or unsure whether you qualify for treatment? At Smiledent in North London we will assess your bone and gums, take a detailed 3D scan, and explain your honest options and timeline, from a fixed temporary set on the day to a permanent, natural-looking smile that is built to last. Book a consultation and we will guide you through every step of the process, from that first scan through to your final, fitted teeth.
Information Sources
Immediate implant placement outcomes (PMC)
Timing of implant loading (Association of Dental Implantology)
Immediate loading after immediate placement (International Team for Implantology)