Immediate load dental implants in Palma
With immediate load implants you are never left with a gap. When a tooth has to come out, in the same appointment we remove it, place an implant in its place and fit a temporary crown on top. You leave the clinic with a fixed tooth you can smile with, and the final crown is fitted a few months later, once the implant has fused with the bone.
At Clínicas Udemax we carry out this treatment at Udemax Miramar, in the outpatient clinics of Hospital Juaneda Miramar in Palma, with maxillofacial surgeons and the option of conscious sedation with an anaesthetist. We see patients from all over Mallorca, including residents and visitors to the island. If you have lost all the teeth in one arch, the treatment you are looking for is dental implants in one day.
Extraction, implant and temporary crown
With a visible gap after the extraction
Until the final crown
First visit and diagnosis
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What are immediate load implants?
Loading an implant means attaching a tooth to it. With the conventional approach, you wait 3 to 6 months for the implant to integrate with the bone before the crown is fitted. With immediate loading, a temporary crown is fixed on the same day the implant is placed.
When the implant goes in at the moment of extraction, using the socket of the removed tooth, it is called an immediate implant. If it also receives its temporary crown that day, it is an immediate implant with immediate loading: the most common way to replace a tooth that has to be taken out, especially at the front of the mouth.
Conventional implant
The tooth is removed, the bone heals, the implant is placed, and there is a second wait before the crown.
Immediate implant
The implant is placed on the day of extraction, but the crown comes once integration is complete.
Immediate loading
Implant and fixed temporary crown on the same day. This is the treatment on this page.
Full arch
If all the teeth in an arch are missing, 4 to 6 implants are placed with a fixed bridge on the same day.
Implants in one dayBenefits of immediate loading after an extraction
Not a single day without a tooth
Especially for incisors and canines, where a gap shows when you talk and smile. You also avoid wearing a removable denture while it heals.
One surgery instead of two
Extraction, implant and temporary crown are done in a single procedure, with fewer appointments and less travel.
The gum keeps its shape
The temporary crown supports the gum from day one, which helps the final result look more natural.
Is it as safe as waiting? A Cochrane systematic review of 26 randomised trials and 1,217 patients found no clinically important differences in implant or prosthesis failure between loading implants immediately and waiting, in selected patients. Read the review.
Who is a candidate for an immediate load implant?
It is usually possible if
- There is healthy bone around the tooth being removed.
- There is no significant acute infection in the area.
- Your gums are healthy or gum disease has been treated.
- Your bite allows the temporary crown to avoid excessive force.
- Your general health is under control.
It is usually not advised if
- There is significant bone loss: it is rebuilt first with a bone graft.
- There is active gum disease.
- You clench or grind your teeth without control.
- You are a heavy smoker or have poorly controlled diabetes.
The final decision is made during surgery. When we place the implant we measure how stable it is. If it is not stable enough, we do not load it that day: we let it heal and fit the crown later, without compromising the final result.
The treatment step by step
First visit and 3D scan
We examine your mouth, review your medical history and take the images needed to assess the bone around the tooth. We tell you whether immediate loading is possible, what your alternatives are and give you a detailed quote. The first consultation is free.
Planning
The surgeon and the prosthodontist decide the position of the implant together and prepare the temporary crown so it is ready on the day of surgery.
Extraction, implant and temporary crown
Under local anaesthesia, we remove the tooth taking care not to damage the bone, place the implant in the same socket, check its stability and fit the temporary crown, adjusted so it takes no force when you bite.
Check-ups and final crown
We monitor healing over the following weeks. After 3 to 6 months, once the implant has integrated, we take impressions and fit the final crown.
Immediate load implant specialists in Palma
Implants are placed by Dr Ángel Cabanes, a specialist in maxillofacial surgery, advanced oral surgery and implantology, and Dr Emilio Martínez-Almoyna Rifá. Temporary and final crowns are planned by Dr José Antonio Gramallés together with the surgeon.
Where we place immediate load implants
Immediate load implants are placed at Udemax Miramar, in the outpatient clinics of Hospital Juaneda Miramar in Palma, with parking and a bus stop one minute away. We see patients from all over Mallorca.
Implantology Centre
Udemax Miramar
Consultas Externas del Hospital Juaneda Miramar
Camí de la Vileta, 30 · 07011 Palma
- Monday to Thursday
- 9:00–13:00 · 16:00–20:00
- Friday
- 9:00–20:00
By car
Paid car park at Juaneda Miramar Hospital, a one-minute walk away. There is also free parking on Camí de la Vileta, about a 10-minute walk away.
Go to parkingBy bus
MT bus routes 6, 8 and 29, stopping at ‘Policlínica’, in front of the hospital.
View bus routeBy taxi
Taxi ranks at Camí de la Vileta, 51, and Carrer de Pasqual Ribot, 1.
Aftercare
The first few days
Some swelling and discomfort are normal and are controlled with the prescribed medication. Apply cold for the first few hours; most patients are back to normal within a day or two.
With the temporary crown
Eat soft food and do not bite with that tooth for the first few weeks: no nuts, ice, crusty bread or sweets on that side. Avoid tobacco and alcohol while it heals.
Hygiene and check-ups
Brush gently, use the mouthwash we recommend and attend every check-up. In the long run, regular professional cleanings are what make an implant last.
Frequently asked questions about immediate load implants
How much does an immediate load implant cost in Mallorca?
It depends on whether bone needs rebuilding, the number of teeth and the type of crown. You receive an exact written quote after the first visit, which is free, and treatment can be financed.
Does it hurt to have an implant on the same day as the extraction?
Not during the procedure, which is done under local anaesthesia; at Udemax Miramar it can also be done with conscious sedation. Afterwards, discomfort is usually similar to an extraction and is controlled with painkillers.
Can I have an immediate implant if the tooth is infected?
It depends on the type of infection. A chronic, localised infection does not always rule it out, but a significant acute infection usually has to be treated first. We assess each case with the 3D scan.
How long does an immediate load implant last?
The same as a conventional one: when properly indicated, with good hygiene and regular check-ups, it can last for many years. Immediate loading changes when the tooth is fitted, not the lifespan of the implant.
When can I eat normally?
For the first few weeks, eat soft food and do not bite with the temporary tooth. Once the implant has integrated and the final crown is fitted, you can chew normally.
What is the difference with implants in one day?
Immediate loading is the technique of fitting the tooth on the same day. We talk about implants in one day when a full arch is restored in a single day; see dental implants in one day.
Do you treat patients from outside Palma?
Yes. We see patients from all over Mallorca and group appointments to reduce travel: assessment, surgery day and check-ups.