Eric Linden, DMD, MSD, MPH

595 Chestnut Ridge Road, Suite 7
Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey 07677

(201) 307-0339

Monday 8:30AM–5PM
Tuesday 9:30AM–6PM
Wednesday Closed

Thursday 8:30AM–5PM
Friday 8:30AM–4:30PM
Saturday & Sunday Closed

How Long Should I Wait to Get Dental Implants After Extraction?

Q: I will have two teeth extracted soon. One has an infection and it will need bone grafting. How long can I wait to get implants? Do I get both implants at the same time or can I wait? How long? One is a front tooth.

A: Here at Columbia University School of Dental Medicine and Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center(more) and in our private practice, we usually wait at least 3 months for the bone to heal and the body to get ready for implant placement.  The use of an ND/YAG laser promotes faster healing with a better post-operative outcome for the patient.  Of course, you would need a quality set of digital x-rays to confirm the bone topography and timing for placement.

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