Same-Day Dental Implants: Myth or Reality?
"Teeth in a day" sounds too good to be true, but for many patients same-day implants are very real. Understanding what happens in that single appointment separates the marketing from the medicine.
What Same-Day Really Means
On the day of surgery we place your implants and attach a fixed provisional set of teeth. You leave with a functioning smile. The permanent restoration comes later, once the implants have fully integrated with the bone.
Who Qualifies
Immediate-load treatment requires enough healthy bone to stabilize the implants at placement. Our 3D planning determines this in advance, so you know before surgery whether same-day teeth are right for you.
Managing Expectations
The provisional teeth are lightweight and require a soft-food diet during healing. Following those guidelines protects the implants and sets the stage for a beautiful, durable final result.
Implantology & All-on-X at Highline Dental
Highline Dental specializes in advanced implantology and All-on-X full-arch restorations — replacing a full set of missing or failing teeth with a permanent, natural-looking bridge supported by as few as four implants, often on the same day.
Explore Implantology & All-on-XTrusted Dental Care in Maitland and Central Florida
At Highline Dental, our boutique studio is built around your comfort — combining sedation options, digital precision, and same-day solutions where possible. Dr. Erica Queiroz Hewitt and our team proudly serve Maitland and families throughout Oviedo, Winter Springs, Casselberry, Altamonte Springs, Maitland and Orlando. Explore more on our dental blog or learn about all of our services.
Office Hours
- Monday – Thursday9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- Saturday – SundayClosed
About the Author
Dr. Hewitt
Dr. Hewitt graduated from the New York University College of Dentistry (NYU) and specializes in advanced implantology, All-on-X full-arch restorations, and sedation dentistry. She leads Highline Dental in Oviedo, FL, delivering boutique, patient-first care to families across Central Florida.
