‘Same-day teeth’ — also marketed as ‘Teeth in a Day’ or immediate loading dental implants — refers to a protocol where a temporary fixed set of teeth is attached to the implants on the same day as surgery. You go in without teeth (or with failing teeth), and leave with a fixed, non-removable temporary restoration. In the UK, same-day teeth treatment costs £8,000–£20,000 per arch depending on the number of implants and the complexity of the case.
What ‘Same-Day Teeth’ Actually Means
It is important to understand what same-day teeth does and does not deliver:
- What you get on the day: A fixed temporary bridge or prosthesis attached to the implants. It looks and functions like teeth — you can eat soft foods and speak normally.
- What you do NOT get on the day: Your final permanent teeth. The temporary restoration protects the implants during healing. After 3–6 months of osseointegration, the temporary bridge is replaced with a permanent zirconia or porcelain bridge.
- The permanent teeth: Are fitted at a second appointment 3–6 months after surgery. This is when the final aesthetic result is achieved.
The term ‘same-day teeth’ is therefore accurate for the temporary result — and the temporary teeth are genuinely fixed and non-removable, which is a significant quality-of-life improvement over having no teeth or a denture during the healing period. But patients should be clear that the permanent teeth come later.
Who Is Suitable for Same-Day Teeth?
Immediate loading — placing the temporary restoration on the day of surgery — is not appropriate for all patients. The protocol requires specific bone conditions to succeed. A CBCT 3D scan and careful treatment planning are essential before a clinic can confirm suitability.
Immediate loading is more likely to be appropriate for patients who:
- Have adequate bone volume and density to achieve sufficient primary stability of the implants at placement
- Do not smoke — smoking significantly reduces osseointegration success rates
- Do not have uncontrolled diabetes or other conditions that impair bone healing
- Are not grinding their teeth (bruxism) — excessive forces on immediately-loaded implants increase failure risk
- Need full arch treatment (All-on-4 or similar) rather than a single tooth replacement
Immediate loading for single-tooth implants is less common and requires particularly good bone conditions. Most single-tooth immediate loading cases involve front teeth in patients with excellent bone density. For molar teeth, delayed loading (waiting for osseointegration before fitting the crown) is generally preferred.
Same-Day Teeth Costs in the UK
- Single arch (All-on-4 with immediate loading): £10,000–£20,000
- Full mouth (both arches, immediate loading): £18,000–£35,000
- Single tooth immediate loading: £2,000–£3,500
- Includes temporary prosthesis on the day — permanent prosthesis is an additional appointment but not an additional major cost in most packages
The higher cost compared to standard delayed loading reflects the more complex treatment planning, the need for high-precision CBCT imaging, and the surgical skill required to achieve the primary stability needed for immediate loading. Not all clinics offer this protocol — ask specifically whether the practice has experience with immediate loading cases.
The Same-Day Teeth Process Step by Step
- Initial consultation: Clinical examination, review of medical history
- CBCT 3D scan: Essential for immediate loading — used to plan precise implant positions and check bone density
- Treatment planning: Often includes digital smile design to plan the temporary and final prosthesis
- Surgery day: Any remaining teeth extracted → implants placed → temporary fixed bridge attached in the same session (typically 4–6 hours total)
- Recovery: Soft diet for 6–12 weeks; the temporary bridge is functional but not designed for hard foods
- Follow-up appointments: Regular checks during healing
- Permanent bridge fitting: 3–6 months post-surgery — impressions taken, final zirconia or porcelain-fused bridge manufactured and fitted
Risks Specific to Immediate Loading
Same-day teeth carries a slightly higher failure risk than delayed loading, because the implants are under load before osseointegration is complete. Reputable clinics quote failure rates of 3–8% for immediately loaded implants vs 2–5% for delayed loading in well-selected patients.
- Implant failure during healing: If the temporary prosthesis is not protected with a soft diet and the implant fails to integrate, the whole process must restart — at significant additional cost
- Temporary prosthesis fracture: The temporary bridge is not as strong as the final zirconia bridge — biting hard foods can fracture it
- Higher complexity = higher skill requirement: Immediate loading requires more clinical experience than delayed loading; choose a practice with a documented track record in this protocol
Same-Day Teeth Abroad: Is It Worth It?
Poland, Hungary, Croatia and Turkey all offer same-day teeth packages. Full mouth immediate loading in Poland or Hungary costs approximately £8,000–£14,000, compared to £18,000–£35,000 in the UK. For this level of saving, dental tourism for same-day teeth can be financially compelling — but the protocol requires close follow-up during healing, which complicates the two-trip model.
If you develop a complication during the healing period, your UK dentist will need to manage it. Before travelling abroad for immediate loading, establish what aftercare support the overseas clinic offers remotely, and discuss with a UK dentist what they would do if intervention is needed.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are same-day teeth implants?
‘Same-day teeth’ means a fixed temporary set of teeth is attached to the implants on the same day as surgery. You leave the clinic with teeth that look and function normally. The permanent teeth are fitted 3–6 months later after the implants have integrated. The temporary teeth are fixed — not removable like a denture.
How much do same-day teeth cost in the UK?
Full arch same-day teeth (All-on-4 with immediate loading) costs £10,000–£20,000 per arch in the UK. Full mouth treatment (both arches) typically costs £18,000–£35,000. Single-tooth immediate loading costs £2,000–£3,500.
Am I suitable for same-day teeth?
Suitability depends on bone volume and density, smoking status, general health and whether you grind your teeth. A CBCT 3D scan is required before a clinic can confirm whether immediate loading is appropriate for you. Not all patients are suitable — for some, delayed loading (standard implants with the crown fitted after healing) is the safer and more predictable option.
What can I eat after same-day teeth?
During the healing period (3–6 months), a soft diet is required. You can eat soft foods — pasta, fish, eggs, cooked vegetables, yoghurt — but must avoid hard, crunchy or chewy foods that place excessive force on the temporary bridge. After the permanent bridge is fitted, normal eating is restored.
What happens if a same-day implant fails?
If an implant fails to integrate during healing, it must be removed and the site allowed to heal. A new implant can usually be placed after 3–6 months — this is included in the guarantee offered by most reputable UK practices. Ask specifically about the failure and replacement protocol before treatment begins.