Same-Day and Immediate Dental Implants in Matawan, NJ
Losing a tooth is stressful. In many cases, we can remove the damaged tooth and place an implant in the same visit, right here in our Matawan office, so you can start healing sooner. We’ll walk you through every step, including when your final crown will be ready.
Clinically reviewed by Dr. Vin Rajan, DDS, MS and Dr. Veronica Rajan, DDS|Updated October 2026
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Is a Same-Day Dental Implant Right for You?
Severe bone loss, uncontrolled diabetes, conditions or medications that affect your immune system, and active gum disease may affect whether immediate placement is appropriate.
An immediate implant may be an option when a tooth can’t be saved.
Before we recommend placing an implant on extraction day, we check:
- Whether the tooth can be restored/saved or needs to be removed.
- The condition of the socket walls, available bone, and gums.
- Presence of infection.
- Your medical conditions, medications, smoking, and other factors that affect healing.
- Whether the implant can be held firmly in the right position and protected from heavy biting forces.
If there’s infection or significant bone loss, the site may need a bone graft in order to heal properly.
FROM OUR DOCTORS
What is a same-day dental implant?
A same-day dental implant, also called an immediate dental implant, is placed during the same visit as your extraction. At Matawan Dental Galleria in Matawan, NJ, we offer immediate placement when the extraction site and your health allow it. Whether we can attach a temporary tooth that day is a separate decision, and your final crown comes after healing.
Your Options After a Tooth Extraction
Immediate Implant Placement
When possible, we remove the tooth and place an implant in the socket during the same visit. Combining extraction and implant placement may reduce the number of surgical visits.
Implant Placement After Healing
We safely remove the tooth first and place the implant at a later visit. We may recommend this when the site needs time to heal from infection or to build up enough bone.
A bone graft may be needed either way. Waiting isn’t a setback. Sometimes it’s what the site needs.
For more ways to replace missing teeth, learn more about your dental implant options in Matawan. If you’re replacing most or all of your teeth, full-arch treatment follows a different plan.
One of our patients, Ms. G, received fixed temporary teeth on the day of her full-arch implant surgery. You can read her story on our blog or learn more about All-on-X in Matawan.
What Can I Expect?
Assessment and planning.
We examine the tooth, talk about how you’d like to replace it, and decide whether immediate placement makes sense. We take all the necessary x-rays, including a CBCT (3D scan) to analyze your bone structure. Planning is the most important part of this process. “If you fail to plan, you plan to fail.”
Tooth removal.
If the tooth can’t be saved, we’ll extract it, taking care to protect the surrounding bone and gums.
Socket assessment and/or placement.
Once the tooth is out, we reassess the site. If it’s suitable, we place the implant. If not, we’ll schedule placement for a later date and place a bone graft if necessary.
Temporary-tooth planning.
Next, we decide whether the implant can safely support a temporary tooth attached to it. If it can’t, we’ll discuss how to manage the gap while you heal.
Healing and follow-up.
At follow-up visits, we check the implant, your gums, and any temporary teeth in place.
Final crown fitting.
When the site is ready, we fit your custom crown and check how it bites and looks.
Healing and Aftercare
As you heal, bone grows around the implant and bonds to it, a process called osseointegration. You may have some soreness and swelling early on, even when everything goes as planned.
Follow your instructions for soft foods, cleaning, and protecting the site. Avoid hot or spicy foods, as well as crunchy or sticky foods that might disturb the area. Brush gently around the implant site with a soft toothbrush, and rinse with a mild, non-alcoholic mouthwash if recommended. Don’t use straws and avoid vigorous swishing or spitting in the first few days. An attached temporary tooth may need to stay out of your bite, so don’t chew on it until we tell you it’s OK. As tempting as it may be, do not play with your sutures.
Maintain your follow-up appointments. Call us if you have any questions about your recovery.
Why Matawan Dental Galleria for Same-Day Implants?
We can get you in quickly.
Our same-day emergency appointments let us quickly assess a broken or painful tooth, so you know sooner whether it can be saved or needs replacement.
Removal and replacement are planned together.
We do extractions, bone grafting, implant placement, and your final crown in our office, so the team that removes your tooth is the team that restores it.
Implants are Dr. Vin's focus.
He’s a Fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists and has additional training in implant surgery and ridge augmentation.
Our team speaks English, Spanish, Arabic, and Malayalam. We’re open late on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Our Route 34 office is a short drive from Old Bridge and Aberdeen.
What Our Patients Say
I had extreme tooth pain and called a few offices but Dr. Vin and his team were able to see me the earliest so I came here. Adriana got me in and helped me fill out all my forms. Dr. Vin was able to show me an xray and it turns out the tooth was fractured. I decided to go with an immediate implant. It’s been 3 months since having a temporary and I just got my crown today. I couldn’t be happier and have recommended everyone I know to this office!!
Alexis Analuisa | 5 stars
Amazing experience from start to finish. Dr. Vin placed an implant for me and although I was very nervous, the process was (to my surprise) painless. The recovery has been as pleasant as I can imagine and the doc has been super attentive and available for any questions. I highly recommend this office and I will be coming here for any and all procedures moving forward.
Julia Amy | 5 stars
Amazing office with caring and professional doctors that have made my implant process painless and transparent
Sydney Hutin | 5 stars
Technology and Comfort During Same-Day Implant Treatment
Our CBCT scanner takes 3D images of the site and surrounding bone so we can plan where the implant goes. Digital impressions help us plan how your restoration will fit more accurately.
We numb the area with local anesthesia before surgery. Nitrous oxide or sedation with a board-certified anesthesiologist may also be an option, depending on your assessment and availability. If you’re nervous, let us know when you schedule so we can talk through sedation options ahead of time.
Same-Day Dental Implant Cost, Insurance, and Financing
Your Cost
The cost of same-day implant treatment depends on the extraction, implant placement, any grafting, and the temporary and final restorations you need. After your assessment, you’ll get a written estimate for each step, from the extraction to your final crown, before you decide, and there’s never any pressure.
Insurance
We’re in-network with most major PPO plans, including, but not limited to, Aetna, Anthem, Cigna, Delta Dental, Guardian, Horizon BCBS / CareFirst / FEP, MetLife, Principal, and UnitedHealthcare. Contact us to check your specific plan and benefits.
Financing
0% interest for 6 months is available through Cherry financing, subject to approval. Our office covers the fees, so you don’t pay extra. Learn more about your insurance and payment options.
Meet Our Dentists
Dr. Vin Rajan, DDS, MS
Dr. Vin earned his DDS at NYU, completed his residency at Woodhull Hospital, and holds an ICOI Fellowship.
Dr. Veronica Rajan, DDS
Dr. Veronica focuses on veneers and cosmetic dentistry. She earned her DDS at NYU and completed her residency at the Brooklyn Veterans Affairs Medical Center, and she continues to care for veterans and active-duty military members at remote bases.
Dr. Rinil Patel, DDS
Dr. Patel is a board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon. He earned his DDS at Howard University College of Dentistry.
Questions About Same-Day Dental Implants
Will I leave with a tooth the same day?
Possibly. We can attach a temporary tooth only if the implant is stable enough and your bite allows it.
Can I have a bone graft and implant together?
Sometimes. If the site allows, we can place a graft at the same time as an immediate implant. If you need more bone first, we may do the graft and implant placement in separate visits. It all depends on your bone structure.
When will I get my final crown?
Usually after about 3-4 months of healing. The timing depends on the site, any grafting, and how the implant heals. Your gums may feel better within a few weeks, but the bone needs longer to bond with the implant. Remember, osseointegration. We’ll check the implant at follow-up visits and let you know when it’s ready for your final crown.
What are the disadvantages of same-day implants?
Not every site qualifies, and the plan can change once the tooth is out. If a same-day dental implant isn’t possible, we’ll discuss other options, such as a delayed implant after healing or a dental bridge. You may need to avoid biting on a temporary tooth, and you’ll still need time to heal and attend follow-up visits. Complications like infection or implant failure are still possible, as with any procedure.
Does an emergency appointment guarantee an implant that day?
No. We assess the urgent problem first, and do our best to save the tooth, if possible. Whether we can place an implant or attach a temporary tooth that day depends on your health history, condition of the site, presence of infection.
Schedule a Same-Day Implant Consultation in Matawan, NJ
Request an appointment to find out if immediate placement is right for you. If your tooth hurts or is broken, call us for the next available emergency visit. We also see patients from Keyport, Hazlet, South Amboy, and nearby towns.
740 State Route 34, Suite A, Matawan, NJ 07747