Imagine leaving your appointment with a tooth already in place, your smile intact, and a clear path forward to something permanent. For many patients, that’s exactly what same day dental implants make possible.
Is it really possible to walk out with a new tooth the same day as an extraction? For the right candidate, the answer is yes. Fewer appointments, less time with a visible gap, and a more connected, confident experience are why patients in Tyler, Longview, and Lindale ask about this option regularly.
If you’re living with a failing tooth, a gap you’ve been working around, or uncertainty about what comes next, this may be the path that gets you to the other side faster.
How Same Day Implant Placement Works
Same day dental implants are a well-planned approach, not a shortcut. That distinction matters, because the outcome depends on precision.
When the bone and gum tissue at the extraction site are healthy enough, the oral surgeons at Tyler Oral Facial Surgery can place the implant immediately after removing the tooth, with no waiting period between steps. What once required multiple procedures spaced months apart can now unfold in a single, carefully orchestrated visit.
Planning happens before you ever sit in the chair. Computer-guided software allows the team to map your implant placement in advance, which supports accurate positioning during surgery and means less uncertainty on the day of the procedure. You can walk in knowing the path has already been charted.
A temporary tooth is typically attached the same day, so you leave with something in place. The implant still needs time to fuse with the surrounding bone, a process that takes several months and is what makes long-term success possible. Once that fusion is complete, your final restoration is placed, and you’ll have something built to last.
The same-day portion refers to the extraction and implant placement. What it gives you is a strong start and a smile you don’t have to hide while you heal.
Who Same Day Implants Work Best For
Candidacy comes down to biology. Bone quality and gum health at the time of extraction are the deciding factors, not simply a preference for fewer appointments. That’s actually reassuring, because it means your surgical team is always working with what will give you the best long-term result.
This approach can apply to a single tooth or be part of a full-arch replacement plan, depending on what you need. Whether you’re addressing one missing tooth or looking at a more comprehensive restoration, the goal is the same: getting you to a place where your smile functions well, feels comfortable, and doesn’t hold you back.
A consultation is the only reliable way to know whether same-day placement makes sense for your situation. What looks straightforward can have variables that only imaging and a clinical exam will reveal. That’s not a barrier; it’s how the team makes sure they’re giving you the right plan for your specific anatomy and goals.
Coverage for same day implants varies by individual policy, and there’s no standard answer that applies to everyone. Tyler Oral Facial Surgery works with third-party financing options such as CareCredit and Cherry to help you plan for the cost. The team will walk you through what’s available at your consultation, so you can make a decision that works for your life.
Why Tyler Oral Facial Surgery
When you can plan and place an implant in a single visit, the quality of that planning is everything.
At Tyler Oral Facial Surgery, the team uses in-house CBCT imaging, intraoral scanning, and 3D printing across all three East Texas locations. The planning process and the surgical visit happen under the same roof, so you never need to go elsewhere for imaging. That continuity means fewer gaps, better communication, and a smoother experience from start to finish.
Mak Saigusa, Jayson Terres, Kourt Chatelain, Ryan Hinkle, and Danielle Jaul bring a range of training and experience that shapes how this practice approaches complex cases. Dr. Jaul completed her dental training with honors at UCSF, a residency at UT Health Sciences Houston, and her oral surgery training at Brookdale Hospital in Brooklyn, and she served as assistant professor at UNLV School of Dental Medicine. Dr. Terres earned his dental degree at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons and his MD at UT Health Science Center San Antonio, serves as Clinical Associate Professor at UT Health San Antonio, advises U.S. Military Army residency programs, and lectures nationally on cranial reconstruction.
That depth of training translates directly into the care you receive and the confidence you can have in your outcome.
If you’re ready to find out what’s possible, contact Tyler Oral Facial Surgery to schedule a consultation. A better daily life, one where you eat, speak, and smile without hesitation, may be closer than you think.
