02/11/2026
Timing is Everything: Why "Immediate" Implants Win 🦷!!!
Ever wonder why some dental implants look like natural teeth while others have small gaps? It all comes down to tissue preservation.
Immediate Placement (Left)
When an implant is placed the same day the tooth is removed, it acts like a scaffold. It holds the gum tissue in place, preserving the natural "peaks" (papilla) and preventing the gums from collapsing.
Delayed Placement (Right)
When a site is left empty for too long, the bone and gums naturally shrink. This loss of volume creates "black triangles"—those small dark gaps at the gumline