Same-day implants, or immediate-load implants, involve placing the titanium implant post and attaching a temporary tooth or bridge during the same appointment — giving you something to leave with on the day. They are sometimes marketed as “teeth in a day.” This page explains what that means in clinical terms, where the technique is genuinely useful, and where the limits of the claim lie.
How same-day (immediate-load) implants work
In a conventional implant procedure, the titanium post is placed and left to heal for 3–5 months before any tooth is attached. Immediate loading works differently: the implant is placed and — provided it achieves sufficient primary stability in the bone — a temporary crown or bridge is attached the same day.
Primary stability is the key concept. When a freshly placed implant is stable enough in the bone (measured by the torque required to insert it), the bone–to–implant contact is strong enough to support a light, temporary restoration while osseointegration — the long-term fusion process — continues over the following months.
The temporary restoration is deliberately made slightly out of contact with opposing teeth so that chewing forces do not overload the healing implant. It is designed to look presentable and functional, not to be a final result.
What “same day” actually means — and what it does not
The “same day” part refers to the temporary tooth, not the finished treatment. Your final, permanent crown or bridge is made after the implant has integrated with the bone — which takes 3–6 months. A second trip is required to fit the definitive restoration. We explain this to every patient before treatment begins.
This distinction matters. Some patients expect to arrive, have an implant placed and leave with a finished result in a single visit. That is not how it works — biologically or clinically — and any practice suggesting otherwise is overpromising.
What same-day implants genuinely offer is this: you do not leave with an obvious gap. You leave with a temporary tooth that looks reasonable and functions for eating. This has real value for anterior (front) teeth and for patients who are self-conscious about missing teeth during the healing period.
For full-arch cases (such as All-on-4 with immediate loading), a temporary full-arch bridge is fitted the same day as the implants, allowing patients to leave with a provisional fixed arch rather than returning to a denture during healing.
Who is a candidate for same-day implants?
Immediate loading is not appropriate for every patient. Case selection is critical to long-term success. You are more likely to be suitable if:
- Your bone density and volume are sufficient for high primary stability at placement
- The implant achieves the required insertion torque (typically ≥ 35–45 Ncm, assessed at the time of surgery)
- You do not have active infection or significant gum disease
- You are a non-smoker or light smoker
- General health is good and healing-impairing conditions are controlled
If primary stability is insufficient at the time of placement, the surgeon will leave the implant to heal conventionally without immediate loading. This decision is made during surgery — not before — and is always prioritised over a shorter timeline. Overloading a low-stability implant is a common cause of implant failure.
Cost of same-day implants in Turkey
Immediate-load implants carry a modest premium over conventional placement because of the additional temporary restoration and more complex surgical planning. Indicative pricing for immediate-load cases in Turkey:
| Treatment | Turkey (indicative) | UK comparison |
|---|---|---|
| Single immediate-load implant + temp | from €700 | £1,800–£3,500+ |
| Final crown (second trip) | from €350 | included above typically |
| All-on-4 immediate load, one arch | from €4,000 | £14,000–£22,000+ |
Both trips are factored into your treatment plan from the outset. We do not present first-trip costs and hide the second visit. Your itemised quote covers the full course of treatment.
