Immediate implant placement in Chiang Mai
Immediate implant placement means the implant goes into the socket at the same visit as the tooth extraction, instead of waiting for the site to heal first. Your dentist checks whether it suits your case with an examination and a 3D CBCT scan. Kitcha Dental Clinic has served Chiang Mai since 1981.
- Open every day, 09:00–20:00
- Opposite Chiang Mai Gate
- Coordinators in English and Thai
Is this you?
- A tooth has been advised for removal and you would like an implant to replace it.
- You would like to know whether the implant can be placed at the same visit as the extraction.
- You would prefer fewer surgical visits, if your case allows it.
Your dentist checks whether the implant can be placed straight away. When healing first suits your case better, the implant is placed after the extraction site has healed.
What is immediate implant placement?
In the usual approach, the tooth is removed first and the site is left to heal for a few months before the implant is placed. With immediate placement, the implant goes into the socket at the same visit as the extraction, so there is one surgical visit instead of two.
Immediate placement means the implant goes in right away. It does not mean the final tooth is fitted at the same visit: the final crown is made after the bone has healed around the implant.
For the other ways to replace missing teeth, including bridges and implants placed after healing, see our main dental implant page.
Who immediate placement may suit
- There is no active infection around the tooth that is being removed.
- There is enough healthy bone around the socket to hold the implant firmly.
- Your dentist has checked the area on a 3D CBCT scan and explained the plan.
If the tooth is infected or there is not enough bone, the implant is usually placed later, sometimes after bone grafting. Your dentist explains the reasons and the alternatives.
Immediate or delayed placement?
Immediate placement
The implant is placed at the same visit as the extraction: one surgical visit instead of two, and no wait for the socket to heal before the implant goes in.
Delayed placement
The tooth is removed and the site heals first; the implant is placed at a later visit. This is the usual approach when there is infection or not enough bone.
In both cases
The bone needs time to grow onto the implant before the final crown is fitted. Your dentist confirms your timeline after the CBCT scan.
Not sure which option suits you?
Send a recent X-ray or a photo if you have one. Your dentist looks at it and explains your options before any treatment starts.
What happens, and how many visits
Examination and CBCT scan
Your dentist examines the tooth and checks the bone on a 3D CBCT scan, then explains whether immediate placement suits you and gives you a written estimate.
Extraction and implant placement
Under local anesthesia, the tooth is removed and, when the site allows, the implant is placed in the socket at the same visit. If the site is not suitable once the tooth is out, your dentist explains the next step.
Healing
The bone grows onto the implant over the following months, usually 2–6 months. In some cases a temporary tooth can be fitted on the implant straight away, depending on how stable the implant is, and your dentist assesses this. Your dentist also explains what you can wear in the gap while it heals.
The new tooth
Your dentist checks the implant, takes an impression or a digital scan, and fits the crown.
Most people can travel 2–3 days after implant surgery or an extraction; your dentist confirms this for your case. After a sinus lift, avoid flying until your dentist tells you the area has healed enough.
When all the teeth in a jaw need replacing
If the remaining teeth in a jaw cannot be kept, the plan may be a fixed full-arch bridge on four or six implants (All-on-4 or All-on-6). Most patients have fixed temporary teeth fitted within a few days of surgery, while the implants integrate with the bone.
Cost of immediate implant placement
Our prices page lists an immediate implant package with the Straumann BLX implant and a zirconia crown, alongside the other implant packages. Your dentist gives you a written estimate after the examination and CBCT scan.
Prices on our prices page are shown as ranges. Your final fee depends on what the examination finds, and may include additional items — such as a rubber dam or special materials — when your treatment needs them. Your dentist explains these before treatment.
Who treats you
Implant treatment is planned and carried out by dentists with postgraduate training in implant dentistry, prosthodontics and oral surgery. When a case involves several fields, for example gum treatment or bone grafting before the implant, the dentists involved plan it together within the clinic. You can ask for a particular dentist, and our coordinators will suggest the right one for your treatment.
Immediate implant FAQs
Can the implant be placed on the same visit as the extraction?
Yes, in suitable cases: usually when there is no active infection and there is enough bone to hold the implant firmly. Your dentist decides after the examination and CBCT scan.
Will I get the new tooth at the same visit?
In some cases a temporary tooth can be fitted on the implant straight away, depending on how stable the implant is, and your dentist assesses this. The final crown is made after the bone has healed around the implant, usually 2–6 months later.
Is immediate placement suitable for everyone?
No. An infected tooth, too little bone or other findings on the CBCT scan can mean the site should heal first, or that bone grafting is needed. Your dentist explains the reasons and the alternatives.
Which implant is used for immediate placement?
Our prices page lists an immediate implant package with the Straumann BLX implant. Your dentist recommends the system for your case after checking your bone on the CBCT scan.
Does implant surgery hurt?
The area is numbed with local anesthesia, so you should feel pressure rather than sharp pain during surgery; tell your dentist if you feel anything sharp. Some soreness and swelling for a few days afterwards is common, and your dentist advises on pain relief. Nitrous oxide sedation is available for suitable cases if you feel anxious.
How long do I need to stay in Chiang Mai for dental implants?
Plan two trips. The first trip, for examination, CBCT scan and implant surgery, usually takes about 1–2 weeks. The second trip, for the final tooth, is usually 2–6 months later and takes about 1–2 weeks. Bone grafting or a sinus lift can lengthen the healing time, and your dentist confirms the timeline after the CBCT scan.
Can I send my X-rays before I travel?
Yes. Send recent X-rays, scans or photos by email, WhatsApp, LINE or Messenger. A dentist in the relevant specialty reviews them and gives a preliminary opinion; we aim to reply within a day, or 48–72 hours when several specialties are involved. The final plan always needs an examination in person, because some things can only be checked in the mouth.
Ready to plan your implant?
Send us your question, a recent X-ray or a photo, and a coordinator will reply in English or Thai. Open every day, 09:00–20:00 (Thailand time).
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Content reviewed by Dr. Pawak Tungthangthum — DDS, Chiang Mai University; Master's Degree in Esthetic Restorative and Implant Dentistry (International Program), Chulalongkorn University · Last reviewed