Immediate Dental Implants in Los Angeles

What Are Immediate Dental Implants?

Immediate dental implants are implants designed to shorten the traditional tooth-replacement timeline when the clinical conditions are appropriate. With a conventional implant procedure, a dental implant is generally placed into the jawbone and given time to heal and integrate with the surrounding bone before it supports the final restoration.

An immediate-load implant follows a different approach. When sufficient primary stability can be achieved, a temporary fixed tooth may be attached shortly after implant placement. In selected situations, an implant may also be placed immediately after the damaged or failing natural tooth is extracted.

This is where Ultratooth® is different. Its expandable design was engineered to create strong mechanical fixation within suitable jawbone at the time the implant is placed. That stability may allow qualified patients to receive a fixed temporary tooth during the same treatment visit.

Immediate loading does not eliminate the biological healing process. The implant and surrounding tissues still require proper healing, monitoring, good oral hygiene, and follow-up care. The difference is that appropriate patients may not have to spend that healing period with a visible gap or depend on a removable temporary tooth.

Meet Dr. Sargon Lazarof the Inventor of Ultratooth®

Innovation in implant dentistry often begins with a straightforward question. How can a missing or failing tooth be replaced more efficiently without sacrificing stability, function, or appearance?

For decades, Dr. Sargon Lazarof has focused his clinical career on answering that question. A graduate of the University of Southern California School of Dentistry, Dr. Lazarof went on to serve as a Clinical Professor at the USC School of Dentistry and has maintained a full-time practice focused extensively on implantology and restorative dentistry.

His interest in improving the traditional dental implant process ultimately led to the development of the Ultratooth® Immediate Tooth Replacement System. Rather than accepting that every implant patient must wait months before receiving a fixed tooth, Dr. Lazarof developed an expandable implant designed to establish the initial stability necessary for immediate loading in suitable cases.

His work helped advance the concept of immediate-load implant dentistry and gave qualified patients the possibility of receiving an implant and fixed temporary replacement tooth without the traditional extended period of waiting.

Today, patients from throughout Greater Los Angeles and beyond travel to Sargon Dental because they can receive treatment directly from the dentist who invented the implant technology being used in their care.

Can You Really Get a Dental Implant in One Day?

For qualified patients, it may be possible to place a dental implant and attach a fixed temporary tooth during the same appointment. This is commonly described as a same-day dental implant, immediate dental implant, or immediate-load dental implant.

In some single-tooth cases, the implant can be positioned directly into the site of a tooth that has just been extracted. When sufficient stability is achieved and the surrounding anatomy is suitable, a temporary restoration can then be attached so the patient does not leave the office with an obvious space in the smile.

The entire biological healing process does not happen in one day. The bone and tissues continue to heal around the implant after treatment. Patients are therefore given specific instructions regarding diet, hygiene, chewing forces, and follow-up visits while healing takes place.

The final restoration is placed according to the individual treatment plan after Dr. Lazarof confirms that the implant and surrounding tissues are progressing appropriately.

Immediate Dental Implant After Tooth Extraction

One of the most valuable applications of immediate implant dentistry is the replacement of a tooth that can no longer be saved.

When an infected, fractured, damaged, or severely compromised tooth needs extraction, patients understandably worry about leaving the dental office with a noticeable gap. Depending on the location of the tooth, condition of the socket, available bone, infection control, and other clinical factors, Dr. Lazarof may be able to remove the tooth and place an implant during the same appointment.

When adequate initial implant stability is achieved, a fixed temporary tooth may then be attached. This can be particularly valuable when replacing a visible front tooth where going without a tooth can significantly affect appearance and confidence.

Not every extraction site is suitable for immediate implant placement. A comprehensive examination and diagnostic imaging are necessary before determining the safest treatment sequence.

Benefits of Immediate-Load Ultratooth® Dental Implants

• A fixed temporary tooth may be available immediately. Qualified patients may receive a fixed temporary restoration on the day their implant is placed rather than waiting months with a visible space.
• The implant is designed for strong initial mechanical stability. The expandable portion of Ultratooth® was specifically engineered to help establish the primary fixation required for immediate loading.
• Your restoration is designed to look natural. Implant dentistry at Sargon Dental combines surgical planning with restorative and cosmetic dentistry principles so the replacement tooth is designed around the patient’s surrounding teeth, smile, bite, and facial characteristics.
• Dental implants help replace the missing tooth root. Unlike removable dentures or traditional tooth-supported bridges, implants are anchored within the jawbone and provide a stable foundation for the restoration.
• Fixed teeth eliminate many problems associated with removable appliances. Implant-supported restorations are designed to stay securely in place rather than relying primarily on adhesives or suction.
• Treatment can be customized for one tooth or a more extensive reconstruction. Depending on your condition, implant therapy can range from replacing a single missing tooth to supporting a bridge or a full-mouth dental implant restoration.

Who Is a Candidate for Immediate Dental Implants?

The most important part of immediate implant treatment is proper patient selection. The fact that an implant can be loaded immediately does not mean immediate loading is appropriate for every patient or every implant site.

Dr. Lazarof evaluates the amount and quality of available bone, gum health, the condition of the extraction site, location of nerves and sinuses, bite forces, tooth position, existing infections, oral hygiene, smoking history, medications, medical conditions, and overall health before recommending treatment.

A patient also needs to be willing to follow post-operative instructions carefully. Even though a temporary fixed tooth may be placed immediately, the implant is still healing. Excessive chewing pressure during this period can interfere with successful integration.

Advanced digital imaging and a complete clinical examination allow Dr. Lazarof to determine whether immediate placement and immediate loading are appropriate or whether a staged implant approach would provide a better long-term result.

Is Immediate Dental Implant Treatment Painful?

Patient comfort is an important part of treatment. Local anesthesia is used during dental implant placement, and additional comfort options may be available depending on the procedure and the patient’s individual needs.

Sargon Dental also provides sedation dentistry for patients who experience dental anxiety or are undergoing more extensive treatment.

Post-operative tenderness and swelling can occur after implant surgery or extraction, but the amount of discomfort varies according to the extent of treatment. Dr. Lazarof provides individualized instructions for managing the healing period and protecting the surgical site.

How Long Do Ultratooth® Dental Implants Last?

Dental implants are designed to be a long-term tooth replacement. Their longevity depends on many factors, including implant position, bone health, gum health, bite forces, oral hygiene, smoking, medical conditions, regular professional care, and how well the restoration is maintained.

Implants cannot develop cavities in the same way natural teeth can, but the tissues surrounding them must remain healthy. Plaque and inflammation around an implant can compromise the supporting gums and bone.

Daily brushing, appropriate cleaning around the implant, professional examinations, and routine dental maintenance remain essential even after successful implant treatment.

Immediate Dental Implants in Encino

Sargon Dental’s Encino office provides immediate dental implant consultations and treatment for patients throughout the San Fernando Valley and Greater Los Angeles.

Sargon Dental Encino
16101 Ventura Blvd, Suite 350
Encino, CA 91436
Phone (818) 380-9057

The Encino office is convenient for patients from Encino, Sherman Oaks, Tarzana, Studio City, Van Nuys, Woodland Hills, Calabasas, Burbank, Glendale, Northridge, and surrounding San Fernando Valley communities.

Why Los Angeles Patients Choose Sargon Dental for Same-Day Dental Implants

Patients looking for same-day dental implants in Los Angeles often encounter practices offering a variety of accelerated implant procedures. At Sargon Dental, patients have the distinctive opportunity to be evaluated and treated by Dr. Sargon Lazarof, the inventor of the Ultratooth® immediate-load implant system.

That distinction matters because immediate implant dentistry requires more than simply placing a tooth quickly. The implant must be selected and positioned properly, the available bone must be evaluated carefully, primary stability must be established, bite forces must be controlled, and the temporary restoration must be designed to protect the implant while healing takes place.

Dr. Lazarof’s approach combines the engineering principles behind Ultratooth® with decades of clinical implant, restorative, and cosmetic experience. The objective is not simply a faster tooth. It is a replacement designed to look natural, function comfortably, and support long-term oral health.

FAQs

1. What are immediate dental implants?

Immediate dental implants are implants placed with an accelerated treatment protocol in which a temporary fixed tooth may be attached shortly after implant placement when adequate primary stability and other clinical requirements are met. In certain cases, the implant can also be placed during the same appointment in which a failing natural tooth is extracted.

2. Can I really get a dental implant and tooth on the same day?

Qualified patients may be able to receive an implant and a fixed temporary replacement tooth during the same appointment. The implant still requires biological healing afterward, and not every patient or implant site is appropriate for immediate loading.

3. What is Ultratooth®?

Ultratooth® is a patented immediate-load dental implant system invented by Dr. Sargon Lazarof. Its expandable design is engineered to help create strong mechanical stability at implant placement, which may make immediate restoration possible for properly selected patients.

4. Is Ultratooth® FDA cleared?

Yes. The Sargon Immediate Load Implant – Ultratooth Model received FDA 510(k) clearance for immediate-load use, including use in partially or fully edentulous upper and lower jaws and support of free-standing restorations. FDA clearance does not mean every patient automatically qualifies for immediate loading.

5. Who invented the Ultratooth® dental implant?

Ultratooth® was invented and developed by Sargon Lazarof, DDS. Dr. Lazarof has spent decades in implant dentistry and has served as a Clinical Professor at the USC School of Dentistry. Patients at Sargon Dental can be evaluated directly by the dentist who developed the immediate-load implant technology.

6. Can Ultratooth® be placed immediately after an extraction?

In selected cases, yes. When the extraction site has appropriate bone, anatomy, tissue conditions, and adequate implant stability can be established, an Ultratooth® implant may be placed during the same appointment as the extraction. A clinical examination and diagnostic imaging are necessary to determine candidacy.

7. Will I need a bone graft before an immediate dental implant?

Not necessarily. Some patients have sufficient bone to receive an implant without grafting, while others require bone augmentation for safe and stable implant placement. Ultratooth® has an expandable design intended to obtain mechanical stability, but no implant system can eliminate the need for grafting in every case.

8. How long does an immediate dental implant procedure take?

Treatment time varies according to the number of implants, whether teeth need to be extracted, the location of the implant, restorative requirements, and the complexity of the case. Some straightforward single-tooth cases can be completed relatively quickly, while more extensive treatment requires additional time.

9. Are same-day dental implants permanent?

The dental implant itself is intended as a long-term tooth replacement. The tooth placed immediately after surgery is frequently a temporary restoration designed to protect the implant during healing. A final restoration is placed according to the patient’s healing progress and individualized treatment plan.

10. How much do immediate dental implants cost in Los Angeles?

Cost varies according to the number of implants, extractions, available bone, restoration type, laboratory work, sedation, and whether additional procedures are required. Sargon Dental provides an individualized treatment plan and cost estimate after examining the implant site and reviewing diagnostic imaging.

11. Where can I get Ultratooth® immediate dental implants in Los Angeles?

Dr. Sargon Lazarof provides implant consultations through Sargon Dental’s two Los Angeles-area locations. The Encino office is located at 16101 Ventura Blvd, Suite 350, Encino, CA 91436, and the West Hollywood office is located at 8711 Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069.

12. Which Sargon Dental location is closest to me for immediate dental implants?

The Encino office is generally convenient for patients from Sherman Oaks, Tarzana, Studio City, Van Nuys, Calabasas, Woodland Hills, Burbank, and the San Fernando Valley. The West Hollywood office is generally closer for patients from Beverly Hills, Hollywood, Century City, Santa Monica, Westwood, Culver City, Brentwood, and central or western Los Angeles.

13. How do I find out whether I qualify for Ultratooth®?

The first step is a comprehensive consultation with Dr. Sargon Lazarof. Your examination may include diagnostic imaging and an evaluation of your bone, gums, bite, medical history, existing teeth, and overall oral health. Dr. Lazarof can then determine whether immediate implant placement and same-day temporary tooth replacement are appropriate for your specific situation.