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When a Tooth Needs an Implant: Our Immediate-Load Approach

August 2, 2026·Colombia Dental Connect

Most of what our partner clinics do is restorative and cosmetic work — crowns, veneers, bridges, and extractions — but when a missing tooth calls for an implant, they use an immediate-load approach: the implant is placed and a fixed temporary crown attached the same day, so you leave with a functioning tooth rather than a gap, and treatment fits within your same trip rather than requiring a separate visit months later.

A CT scan during your consultation confirms your candidacy, which the majority of patients qualify for. Implants have a high success rate (commonly cited around 95%+ over 10 years) when placed correctly and maintained with good oral hygiene.

Bottom line: when an implant is the right solution, immediate loading means it's just one more piece of a complete, same-trip smile restoration — not a separate, drawn-out process.

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