Teeth-in-a-Day in NYC

Teeth-in-a-Day allows suitable patients to receive dental implants and a fixed temporary restoration on the same day as surgery. At Tribeca Advanced Dentistry in downtown Manhattan, Dr. Olga Malkin and our dental team have provided this approach since 2007.

As a prosthodontist with training in surgical implant placement and restorative dentistry, Dr. Malkin plans treatment around both the placement of your implants and the appearance, comfort, and function of your new teeth.

What Is Teeth-in-a-Day?

Teeth-in-a-Day is an approach to implant treatment in which temporary replacement teeth are attached shortly after implant placement. For full-arch treatment, this typically means a fixed temporary bridge replacing the upper teeth, lower teeth, or both.

The temporary bridge remains in place while your implants integrate with the surrounding bone. Your final restoration is made after sufficient healing.

Teeth-in-a-Day describes when you receive your temporary teeth—not the completion of the entire treatment. Consultation, imaging, and planning take place beforehand, and healing and follow-up care continue afterward.

See Teeth-in-a-Day Treatment at Our Practice

These videos show patients treated by our team using Teeth-in-a-Day with the All-on-4 approach.

Lilya’s smile before and after treatment

Explore more examples in our Teeth-in-a-Day patient gallery. Each patient’s treatment and results depend on their individual circumstances.

Is Teeth-in-a-Day the Same as All-on-4?

All-on-4 is one approach to Teeth-in-a-Day treatment. It uses four strategically positioned implants to support a full arch of replacement teeth.

Teeth-in-a-Day is a broader description of the treatment timing. Depending on your anatomy and restorative needs, Dr. Malkin may recommend more than four implants or a different treatment approach.

In selected cases, All-on-4 can make use of available bone and avoid additional bone-grafting procedures. Whether grafting is needed depends on your examination and imaging.

Who May Be a Candidate?

Teeth-in-a-Day may be an option if you have missing teeth, wear removable dentures, or have extensively damaged teeth that cannot be predictably restored.

Dr. Malkin evaluates your oral health, medical history, bone support, and treatment goals before recommending an approach. The implants must also achieve sufficient stability at placement to support an immediate temporary restoration.

If you have been told that you have insufficient bone for implants, a consultation can help clarify your options. Same-day fixed teeth are not appropriate for every patient.

How Does It Compare With Conventional Implant Treatment?

With a staged implant approach, implants heal before supporting replacement teeth. Depending on the treatment plan, patients may wear a removable temporary denture during that period.

Teeth-in-a-Day can allow suitable patients to wear fixed temporary teeth during healing instead. It does not eliminate the healing process, and the temporary restoration requires care and dietary precautions.

What to Expect During Treatment

Your Consultation and 3D Imaging

Dr. Malkin will examine your mouth, review your medical and dental history, and discuss the teeth you would like to replace. Imaging, including a 3D dental scan when appropriate, helps assess your bone and plan implant placement.

You will also discuss the appearance of your new smile. Photographs of your natural teeth or examples of smiles you like can help communicate your preferences.

Your Treatment Plan and Costs

Our team will review the proposed procedures, expected treatment stages, fees, and payment schedule. You can also discuss available financing options.

Your plan should clearly identify both the temporary restoration provided at surgery and the final restoration made after healing. If you decide to proceed, our office will arrange the deposit and surgical appointment.

Preparing Your New Teeth

Before surgery, we collect the impressions or scans, photographs, and other records needed to plan your restoration.

Dr. Malkin works with dental technicians on the shape, position, and appearance of your new teeth. Our on-site dental laboratory supports close collaboration between the clinical and laboratory teams.

The Day of Surgery

Your anesthesia and sedation options are discussed in advance, based on your medical history and planned treatment.

During surgery, teeth that cannot be saved are removed as planned, and the implants are placed. When implant stability and other clinical conditions allow, a fixed temporary restoration is attached that day.

These temporary teeth are designed for use during healing. You will receive specific instructions about eating, cleaning, medications, and recovery.

Healing and Follow-Up Visits

Healing commonly takes several months; our treatment plans often allow approximately three to six months before beginning the final restoration. Your individual timeline may differ.

During this period, Dr. Malkin monitors your implants, gums, and bite. Adjustments to the temporary teeth may be needed as your mouth heals.

You will need to follow the recommended soft-food diet and avoid placing excessive pressure on the implants. Having fixed temporary teeth does not mean you can immediately resume unrestricted chewing.

Your Final Restoration

Once healing is sufficient, Dr. Malkin begins the process of creating your final teeth. This involves additional records and appointments to assess fit, bite, speech, and appearance.

Your experience with the temporary restoration helps guide refinements to the final design. The number of appointments depends on the restoration and any adjustments needed.

Schedule a Teeth-in-a-Day Consultation

A consultation with Dr. Malkin can help you understand whether Teeth-in-a-Day, All-on-4, or another implant approach is appropriate for you.

Visit Tribeca Advanced Dentistry at 23 Warren Street, Suite 10, New York, NY 10007. Call 212-355-4510 or contact our office to schedule an appointment.