If you live in Lincoln and are missing most or all teeth in an upper or lower arch, you may wonder whether Teeth in a Day really means leaving with new teeth the same day. In many cases, it does — with one key detail. The teeth placed on surgery day are temporary teeth, made to look and work well while implants heal. Your final, custom-made teeth come later.
What Teeth in a Day Means
Teeth in a Day is a full-arch implant treatment. Instead of one implant per missing tooth, a prosthodontist places several strategically positioned implants in the jawbone, and those implants support a full fixed bridge for that arch. The bridge stays in place, unlike a traditional denture.
“In a day” refers to timing, not skipped steps. Planning, imaging, surgery, and placement of the temporary bridge are coordinated so qualifying patients do not spend months without teeth. Learn more on the dental implants page. In-house 3D CBCT imaging gives a detailed view of bone, nerves, and sinuses, helping Dr. Nikpour plan implant positions and design a bridge that fits your bite.
Who Qualifies for Same-Day Implants
Teeth in a Day can be life-changing for the right patient, but it is not right for everyone. You may qualify if you are missing most or all teeth in one arch, if the remaining teeth there cannot reliably be saved, or if you wear a full denture and want a fixed option.
Bone quality and volume matter greatly, because implants need enough healthy bone for firm stability on surgery day. Gum health, overall health, medications, and smoking also affect healing. Patients with uncontrolled diabetes, heavy smoking, active gum infection, or severe bone loss may need treatment first or a staged approach. Age alone does not decide candidacy; only an examination and 3D imaging can confirm it, so see a prosthodontist in Roseville for a consultation.
What Happens on Surgery Day
Surgery day is planned in advance. After anesthesia and sedation options are discussed, failing teeth in the treated arch are removed, implants are placed as planned, and the temporary bridge is attached, usually the same day.
The temporary bridge is not a rough placeholder. It looks natural, helps you speak clearly, and lets you eat a soft diet while healing. Made from lighter materials than the final bridge, it protects healing implants from heavy chewing forces. Most patients go home the same day. Swelling, soreness, and minor bleeding are common for a few days, eased by rest, cold compresses as directed, prescribed medication if given, and a soft diet.
Temporary Teeth First, Then Final Teeth
There are two stages. Stage one is surgery day: implants placed, temporary teeth attached. Stage two, after healing, is the final bridge: scans are taken, shape, shade, and bite are refined, and a stronger, custom-finished bridge is fitted for long-term daily use. Regular checkups then monitor the implants, gums, and bridge. You leave surgery day with teeth, but the complete final result takes time — and that time lets implants bond securely with bone.
Healing Timeline: What to Expect
In the first week, focus on rest, soft foods, gentle cleaning as instructed, and letting swelling settle. Over the following weeks, soreness fades, and speaking and chewing feel more natural. Over the next few months, implants gradually bond with surrounding bone, a process called osseointegration, which gives them long-term stability. Stay on a softer diet and avoid heavy pressure on the new teeth, even if they feel strong. Final teeth are generally planned after several months, once implants are stable and gums have settled.
Honest Limits to Keep in Mind
Not everyone qualifies for same-day placement. If bone is too thin or soft, if infection is present, or if implant stability on surgery day is not firm enough, your dentist may recommend bone grafting first, a staged implant plan, or a removable option during healing.
Temporary teeth also have limits: they work well for soft foods, but not for hard, sticky, or very chewy foods during healing. Smoking, poor oral hygiene, and missed follow-ups can slow healing. Implants, like natural teeth, need ongoing care and prompt attention if anything feels loose or sore.
What Affects the Cost
Cost varies by patient. Factors include whether one arch or both arches are treated, whether extractions or bone grafting are needed, bridge materials, bite complexity, and follow-up visits. Sedation and any gum treatment before surgery can also play a role. A personalized consultation is the only reliable way to understand cost for your situation.
Visit Expert Dental Group in Roseville
If you live in Lincoln and are considering Teeth in a Day, start with a consultation in the greater Roseville area. Dr. Leila Nikpour brings more than 15 years of dentistry experience, including a one-year implantology fellowship in France, and the practice has placed 2,500+ dental implants. To book, call (916) 888-1646 or visit 5070 Foothills Blvd, Suite 2, Roseville, CA 95747. Office hours are Mon–Fri 9–6, Sat 9–1.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I really get new teeth in one day?
Qualifying patients can leave surgery day with a fixed temporary bridge on their new implants, so they do not go without teeth during healing. The final bridge is placed later, after implants bond with bone.
Does Teeth in a Day hurt?
Surgery uses anesthesia, and sedation options are discussed beforehand. Soreness and swelling for a few days afterward are common, usually managed with prescribed medication, rest, and a soft diet.
How long do I wear the temporary teeth?
Most patients wear temporary teeth for several months while implants heal and bond with bone. Your prosthodontist will confirm when you are ready for the final bridge.
What can I eat while my implants heal?
A soft diet is recommended early on. Soups, eggs, yogurt, soft fish, and well-cooked vegetables are usually comfortable. Avoid hard, sticky, and very chewy foods until your dentist advises otherwise.
Am I too old, or is my bone too weak, for Teeth in a Day?
Age alone does not rule treatment out, and bone concerns do not always rule it out either. Only an examination with 3D imaging can tell whether you qualify, need grafting first, or need a staged plan.