Enjoy a Secure, Natural-Looking Temporary Tooth or Full Arch on the Same Day as Your Implant Surgery

Dental implants traditionally required months of healing before any type of crown or prosthesis could be placed. While this is still appropriate in certain cases, many patients today qualify for a more streamlined option called immediate load — meaning the implant and the temporary tooth (or full-arch prosthesis) are placed on the same day.

Immediate load dental implants allow you to walk out of our office with teeth that look natural and feel stable, giving you confidence and function right away. At Osuna Dental Care in Albuquerque, we use CBCT-guided planning, advanced implant systems, and stability protocols that make immediate load possible for the right candidates.

What Does Immediate Load Actually Mean?

“Immediate load” means the implant receives a temporary restoration the same day it is placed, without waiting months for integration first.

This is NOT the same as:

• Immediate placement (tooth removed + implant placed same day)

• Same-day dentures

• Flippers

• Snap-ons

Immediate load involves a fixed temporary that is attached directly to the implant (or to multi-unit abutments in full-arch cases).

This option is given only when the implant achieves strong, stable anchorage into the bone.

Immediate Load vs Immediate Placement

Patients often confuse these terms, but they are completely different:

Immediate Placement

Tooth out, implant in — but NO guaranteed temporary tooth.
(You can learn more here:
https://osunadentalcare.com/same-day-dental-implants-in-albuquerque-nm)

Immediate Load

Implant + temporary crown or prosthesis — SAME DAY.

Immediate load gives you function and aesthetics immediately, but requires excellent bone and stability.

Who Qualifies for Immediate Load Dental Implants?

Not everyone is a candidate. Immediate load is possible when:

• the implant achieves high insertion torque (usually 35–70 Ncm depending on system)

• bone density is favorable

• the implant has a wide or tapered macro-design

• occlusion can be controlled

• the temporary can be kept out of heavy bite forces

• soft tissue health allows it

Best candidates include:

✔ Strong bone density cases

✔ Healthy extraction sites

✔ Patients needing front-tooth aesthetics

✔ Patients undergoing full-arch reconstruction

✔ Patients without active periodontal infection

For full-arch patients, immediate load is the foundation of All-on-4 and same-day teeth.
Learn more: https://osunadentalcare.com/all-on-four-dental-implants-in-albuquerque-nm

Types of Immediate Load Implant Treatments

1. Immediate Load for Single Teeth

Most commonly done in:

• upper lateral incisors

• central incisors

• premolars

• mandibular incisors (if bone permits)

After the implant is placed, a temporary crown is attached, designed to:

• stay out of occlusion

• maintain gum contour

• support esthetics

• protect the implant during integration

We often use a non-engaging temporary abutment with PMMA or bis-acryl material to shape tissues naturally.

2. Immediate Load for Short Bridges

When two or more implants achieve excellent stability, a 3-unit or 4-unit temporary bridge may be placed.

Requirements:

• excellent AP spread

• equalized torque values

• stable multi-unit positioning

• controllable occlusion

This is less common than single-tooth or full-arch immediate load but still possible.

3. Immediate Load for Full-Arch (All-on-4® or All-on-6)

This is where immediate load becomes life-changing. Full-arch immediate load means:

• all failing teeth removed

• implants placed with strategic angulation

• multi-unit abutments installed

• a full-arch temporary prosthesis delivered the same day

Patients leave with a secure, natural-looking smile.

More here: https://osunadentalcare.com/full-mouth-dental-implants-in-albuquerque-nm

Benefits of Immediate Load Dental Implants

✔ Immediate esthetic improvement

No gaps, no removable flippers, no embarrassment.

✔ Maintains gum architecture

Especially important for front-tooth cases.

✔ Immediate function

Patients can eat soft foods right away and feel confident.

✔ Shorter treatment timeline

Reduces the number of appointments and saves months of waiting.

✔ Strong psychological boost

Patients experience the confidence of having teeth on the same day.

✔ Helps maintain soft-tissue contour

Prevents collapse of tissue during healing.

Clinical Requirements for Immediate Load (Why It Isn’t Always Possible)

Immediate load requires extremely precise planning and execution. The implant must be:

1. Stable

Most systems require ≥35 Ncm insertion torque.
Full-arch cases often target 45–70 Ncm across multiple implants to lock the arch into place.

2. Correctly Angled

CBCT-guided planning ensures the implant engages the strongest bone available, especially in:

• anterior maxilla

• posterior angled All-on-4 sites

• thin mandibular ridges

See our guided surgery approach:
https://osunadentalcare.com/guided-dental-implant-surgery-in-albuquerque-nm

3. Protected From Occlusion

The temporary must NOT receive heavy bite forces.
In front teeth, this means:

• no incisal contact

• no protrusive contact

• minimal lateral forces

In full-arch cases, the temporary is designed to distribute forces across the entire arch.

4. Controlled Bite

Patients who grind or clench heavily may not be candidates.

5. Healthy, Clean Site

No active infection in the bone around the implant.

If infection is present, grafting or staging may be best.
Learn more: https://osunadentalcare.com/bone-grafting-in-albuquerque

Immediate Load for Aesthetic Zone Implants

Immediate load is extremely valuable for front teeth because:

• it preserves papillae

• it shapes the emergence profile

• the patient avoids flippers

• it maintains smile appearance

We use:

• custom scan bodies

• non-engaging temporaries

• provisional shaping

• soft-tissue sculpting techniques

The final crown is placed only after integration is confirmed radiographically and clinically.

Immediate Load for Full-Arch Cases (Same-Day Teeth)

Full-arch immediate load is the backbone of All-on-4 and All-on-6 treatment. It involves:

• removing failing teeth

• placing 4–6 implants

• installing multi-unit abutments

• connecting a screw-retained temporary bridge

Patients leave with a full arch of fixed teeth that look and feel natural.

Same-day full-arch info:
https://osunadentalcare.com/same-day-dental-implants-in-albuquerque-nm

What If You Don’t Qualify for Immediate Load?

Not all patients qualify. In those cases, we use:

• staged implant placement

• ridge augmentation

• sinus lift
  https://osunadentalcare.com/sinus-lift-albuquerque

• grafting
  https://osunadentalcare.com/bone-grafting-in-albuquerque

This ensures long-term success and protects your investment.

Immediate Load Dental Implant Cost in Albuquerque

Immediate load adds complexity, planning time, and advanced components.

Typical associated fees:

Single tooth immediate load:

$5000 (Single Tooth Crown + Abutment, Crown + Temporary Crown immediately loaded)

Immediate load bridge:

Varies based on number of implants and span

Full-arch immediate load / All-on-4:

~$16,000 per arch

Full pricing breakdown is here:
https://osunadentalcare.com/dental-implant-cost-albuquerque

Risks of Immediate Load

While safe and highly successful when performed correctly, immediate load has risks if:

• bone quality is poor

• torque values are insufficient

• occlusion is not controlled

• the patient chews hard foods prematurely

• the temporary fractures

• the implant is overloaded

Our CBCT-driven planning drastically reduces these risks.

Healing After Immediate Load

Even with a temporary tooth same day, the implant still needs time to fuse with the bone.

Healing timeline:

• soft tissue: 1–2 weeks

• early bone stability: 3–6 weeks

• full osseointegration: 3–6 months

The final crown or prosthesis is placed once integration is confirmed.

FAQ: Immediate Load Implants

Does immediate load hurt more?

No — the procedure feels similar to standard implant placement.

Will the temporary tooth look natural?

Yes. It’s custom-made to match your smile and maintain esthetics.

Can I eat normally?

Soft foods only at first. No biting into hard items.

Do immediate load implants fail more?

With proper planning and occlusal control, success rates are comparable to traditional implants.

Can I request immediate load?

We can evaluate candidacy with a CBCT scan and clinical exam.

Schedule Your Immediate Load Implant Consultation

If you’re interested in replacing a missing tooth or transforming your smile in a single visit, schedule a consultation with our team. We’ll take a 3D scan, evaluate your case, and determine whether immediate load is the right option for you.

We serve Albuquerque, 87109, 87110, and its surrounding communities in the Northeast Heights.

Osuna Dental Care

Osuna Dental Care
5900 Cubero Dr NE Ste B
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 884-1989