Category: Implants & Full-Arch
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Full-arch implant recovery, week by week
Most full-arch patients find days 2 and 3 the hardest, when swelling peaks, and are comfortable on over-the-counter pain relievers by the end of the first week. You stay on soft foods until your final teeth are delivered, typically about 3 to 5 months after surgery when implants are placed the same day teeth are…
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Immediate vs. delayed implant placement: what’s the difference?
Immediate placement means the implant goes in at the same visit the tooth is removed. Delayed placement means the site heals first, sometimes with a bone graft, and the implant is placed later. At MCDI, full-arch cases with immediate placement typically reach final teeth in about 3 to 5 months, and cases placed after a…