Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Replace a Failing Tooth in One Visit
Hearing that a tooth cannot be saved is hard enough without also learning you may spend months with a gap in your smile. For many patients on Long Island, that wait is no longer necessary, because an implant can often go in on the same day the tooth comes out.
At Precision Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Dr. Mohamed El-Ounsi offers immediate implants and same-day dental implants for patients who qualify. As a board-certified oral surgeon on Long Island, he combines extraction and implant placement into a single, carefully planned appointment whenever your bone and gums allow it.
- Extraction and implant in one visit
- Helps preserve jawbone
- Fewer surgical appointments
- Temporary tooth in select cases
How Same-Day Dental Implants Work
With a traditional timeline, the tooth is removed and the socket heals for three to six months before an implant is placed. Immediate implants remove that waiting period. Dr. El-Ounsi extracts the tooth as gently as possible, prepares the socket, and places the implant post right away. Because the implant fills the socket immediately, it can also help limit the bone loss that often follows an extraction and give you a head start on dental implants on Long Island.
What Happens After Placement
In select cases, a temporary crown can be attached the same day so you leave without a visible gap. That temporary tooth is shaped to look natural while keeping pressure off the healing implant. The implant then fuses with your jawbone over the following months, and your permanent crown is placed once healing is complete.
Research supports this approach for well-chosen cases. A 2025 study led by researchers at the University of Minnesota followed implants for an average of about seven years and found survival rates of 98.4% for implants placed right after extraction and 98.6% for implants placed in healed sockets.
Immediate Implants on Long Island
Who Is a Good Candidate for Immediate Implants?
Immediate placement depends on the condition of the tooth and the bone around it. Dr. El-Ounsi confirms each factor with a clinical exam and 3D imaging, and you may be a strong candidate if you have the following.
- Enough healthy bone: The socket can hold the implant firmly on the day of extraction.
- Healthy gums: The surrounding tissue is free of advanced gum disease.
- No active infection: Any infection at the site is under control before placement.
- Good overall health: Conditions that slow healing are well managed.
If the bone needs more support, bone grafting can often be done during the same visit. For upper back teeth, a sinus lift may need to come first, and Dr. El-Ounsi walks you through every option so you have a clear path forward.
Comfort, Recovery, and Aftercare
Immediate implant placement is performed under local anesthesia, so the area is fully numb before treatment begins. Most patients describe the experience as similar to a routine extraction, and soreness afterward is usually manageable with over-the-counter or prescribed medication.
For the first few weeks, we ask you to chew on the opposite side and choose softer foods while the implant begins to bond with the bone. Gentle rinsing keeps the area clean, avoiding smoking supports healing, and follow-up visits let Dr. El-Ounsi confirm everything is on track before your permanent crown is made.
Why Choose Precision Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery for Immediate Implants
Dr. El-Ounsi trained at NYU Langone and Bellevue Hospital, serving as Chief Resident in his final year, and he is a Fellow of AAOMS and a Diplomate of ABOMS. Immediate implants call for careful case selection and precise placement, and that training shapes every plan we create.
Our practice also places multiple implants at once for patients replacing a full arch. With teeth in a day, several implants and a fixed set of teeth can be placed during one appointment, which may help you avoid months in a removable denture. Patients who feel nervous about surgery can choose IV sedation for a more relaxed experience. Whether you are replacing one tooth or several, your plan is built around your mouth, your goals, and your budget.
Same-Day Consultations
We offer same-day consultations and urgent care for dental emergencies, so a broken tooth does not have to wait.
Individualized Planning
Implant components and biomaterials are chosen for your anatomy rather than a one-size-fits-all protocol.
Transparent Pricing
You receive clear pricing for every stage, and our team helps you sort through insurance before treatment begins.
Ask Precision Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery About Immediate Implants
If a tooth is cracked, decayed, or failing, you may not have to choose between waiting months and settling for a removable option. Dr. Mohamed El-Ounsi can evaluate your tooth and bone with 3D imaging and tell you honestly whether same-day placement is right for you.
We accept many major dental insurance plans, offer financing through CareCredit, Cherry, Alphaeon, Proceed, and HFD, and welcome HSA and FSA funds. To see whether you qualify for immediate implants on Long Island, contact our Deer Park office to schedule a consultation.