You often don’t appreciate what you’ve got until it’s gone—this is certainly true when it comes to tooth loss. It’s natural to want to replace it right away, especially with a dental implant, the most advanced solution. However, the timing doesn’t always work out that way. How soon after a tooth is extracted can you proceed with the implant placement?
There are generally three potential timetables for this procedure following tooth extraction, but first you must understand the aspects of your case that could decide when you can move forward with an implant.
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