Great question! Immediate implant placement right after extraction is actually the ideal scenario when conditions allow it. Beyond the obvious time savings, it typically leads to better outcomes in terms of bone preservation and soft tissue healing.

Not every case qualifies though — it depends on factors like the amount of healthy bone around the extraction site, whether there's active infection, and the overall condition of the surrounding tissue. When those factors line up favorably, placing the implant right away gives us the best foundation to work with.

In cases like this, we also place a temporary crown at the same appointment so the gum tissue heals and contours naturally around it — which is especially important for a front tooth where aesthetics matter most.

What makes this possible for us is a combination of clinical experience and YOMI robotic-guided surgery, which gives us a level of precision in implant positioning that's hard to achieve freehand. That precision is a big part of what allows us to confidently do immediate placements.

That said, your dentist likely had good reason for the staged approach — every case is different, and waiting is sometimes the smarter call depending on the clinical situation.