Teeth in a Day · Oakville

Teeth in a Day: fixed teeth on the day of your implant surgery

Q: Is Teeth in a Day the same as All-on-4?

All-on-4 is a brand name for a similar approach using four implants. We use four to six implants, depending on your bone.

For people with failing teeth or a loose denture. In one visit, our oral and maxillofacial surgeons remove the remaining teeth and place four to six implants. In most cases, a fixed temporary bridge is attached the same day, made and fitted by your own dentist.

Also called same-day implants, immediate-load full-arch implants or All-on-X.

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Fixed teeth, usually the same day
Planned with your own dentist
General anesthesia in our office
No referral needed

Surgeon holding a jaw model to explain full-arch implant treatment

Your consultationA 3D scan and a plan made with your dentist, with a written estimate.

What it means

What “Teeth in a Day” really means

Teeth in a Day is a common name for full-arch implant treatment where a fixed set of temporary teeth is attached on the day of surgery. You don’t go home without teeth, and you don’t wear a removable denture while you heal.

It doesn’t mean your final teeth are made in a day. You get two sets: a temporary bridge on surgery day, and a stronger final bridge once the implants have healed.

Two sets of teeth

Temporary bridge, surgery day
A lightweight fixed bridge screwed onto the implants. You wear it while the implants fuse with the bone.
Final bridge, after 3 to 6 months
A stronger, natural-looking bridge, usually zirconia, made by your dentist once healing is complete.

Occasionally an implant isn’t stable enough to hold teeth right away. Then you wear a temporary denture while it heals, and the fixed bridge is attached later. We’ll tell you before surgery how likely same-day teeth are for you.

Is this you?

Teeth in a Day may be right for you if…

It’s for people replacing most or all of the teeth in one jaw, or both.

Good candidates

Most of your teeth are failing from gum disease, decay or breakage.
Your denture is loose, sore or makes eating and speaking hard.
You’ve been told you don’t have enough bone for implants.
You don’t want to go without teeth while you heal.
You’re healthy enough for surgery under sedation or general anesthesia.

What we check first

Your medical history and medications.
Smoking and diabetes, which affect healing.
Bone height, width and quality on a 3D CBCT scan.
Your bite and the space for new teeth.
What you want from your new teeth.

Four implants holding a full-arch bridge, front view, simplified. The numbers match the list.

How it works

Four to six implants hold a full set of teeth

Instead of one implant for every tooth, a full arch is held by four to six implants. The back implants are often tilted so they reach more bone and stay clear of the sinus or nerve. That’s why many patients don’t need a bone graft first.

The bridge
Your full set of teeth, screwed onto the implants. Temporary on surgery day, final after healing.
Straight front implants
Placed where the front bone is usually tallest.
Tilted back implants
Angled to reach more bone and avoid the sinus or nerve, often without a bone graft.

More about full-arch implants

Surgery day

Your day, step by step

Everything happens in one visit. Exact timing varies, and we give you a schedule for your day in advance.

1
Arrival
Anesthesia
IV sedation or general anesthesia with an anesthesiologist, so you’re deeply relaxed or asleep.
2
Surgery
Removing the teeth
Any remaining teeth are removed and the jawbone is prepared.
3
Surgery
Placing the implants
Four to six implants are placed, following the plan made from your 3D scan.
4
Same day
Your temporary teeth
Your dentist fits the fixed temporary bridge to the implants, coordinated with our team.
5
Home
Rest and soft foods
A responsible adult takes you home. You start on soft foods right away.

Your team

You keep your own dentist

We place the implants; your dentist designs and fits your new teeth. If you prefer, we can refer you to a prosthodontist or a denturist instead.

	Our oral surgeons	Your dentist
Planning	3D CBCT scan, implant positions and your anesthesia plan	Records for your new teeth: shape, colour and bite
Surgery day	Extractions, implants and anesthesia	Fits your fixed temporary bridge
Healing	Follow-up visits to check healing	Adjusts the temporary bridge if needed
After 3 to 6 months	Confirms the implants have healed	Makes and fits your final bridge
Long term	Here for any implant concerns	Regular checkups and cleanings

Recovery

Healing and eating with your new teeth

First few days: swelling and soreness, usually at their worst around the second or third day. Cold packs, rest and your medication help.
First 6 to 8 weeks: a soft diet while the implants fuse with the bone. Choose foods you can cut with a fork.
3 to 6 months: once healing is confirmed, your dentist makes your final bridge.

You’ll get written instructions on surgery day, and our one-week implant guide covers what comes next.

While the implants heal

Foods to avoid

Hard foods such as nuts, raw carrots and crusty bread.
Sticky foods such as caramel and chewing gum.
Biting into apples, corn on the cob or sandwiches with your front teeth.

Keeping it clean

Brush the bridge twice a day and clean underneath it with a water flosser. We’ll show you how.

Bone loss

Told you don’t have enough bone?

Many people who have worn dentures for years have lost bone. Tilted implants often avoid the need for a graft. When there’s very little bone in the upper jaw, longer implants anchored in the cheekbone (zygomatic) or behind the upper teeth (pterygoid) may still allow fixed teeth on surgery day.

Options for limited bone

Titanium or zirconia?

Teeth in a Day uses titanium implants

Fixed teeth on surgery day need implants that can be loaded right away, so Teeth in a Day uses titanium. If you’d prefer metal-free implants for a full arch, zirconia implants are an option, with the fixed bridge attached after healing.

Your surgical team

Planned and placed by oral and maxillofacial surgeons

With general anesthesia given by an anesthesiologist in our Oakville office.

DMD, MSc, FRCD(C), Dipl. ABOMS

Dr. Martin Cloutier

Oral and maxillofacial surgeon. Trained in oral and maxillofacial surgery and anesthesia at the University of Toronto.

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DDS, MSc

Dr. Justin MacRae

Oral and maxillofacial surgeon with focused training in implant and full-arch reconstruction.

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Cost depends on one or both jaws, the number of implants, extractions, any grafting and your anesthesia. You’ll get a written estimate for the surgery at your consultation, and your dentist will give you one for your new teeth.

Fees & insurance

Questions

Teeth in a Day FAQ

Don’t see your question? Call us at (905) 582-2188.

Will I really leave with teeth on the day of surgery?

In most cases, yes. Occasionally an implant isn’t stable enough to hold teeth right away; then you wear a temporary denture while it heals, and the fixed bridge is attached later.

Will I be asleep?

You can choose IV sedation or general anesthesia, given by an anesthesiologist in our office. Either way, you won’t feel the surgery.

How long does the surgery take?

It depends on whether we treat one jaw or both, and how many teeth are removed. We’ll give you your timing before surgery.

Does it hurt afterward?

Expect swelling and soreness for several days. We give you medication and clear instructions, and we see you for follow-ups.

What are the temporary teeth made of?

A lightweight bridge designed for the healing period. Your final bridge is stronger, usually zirconia.

Is Teeth in a Day the same as All-on-4?

All-on-4® is a brand name for a similar approach using four implants. We use four to six implants, depending on your bone.

Can it be done with zirconia implants?

No. Same-day teeth need implants that can carry a bridge right away, so we use titanium. Zirconia implants can support a full arch, with the bridge attached after healing.

How long will my new teeth last?

With good home care and regular checkups, implants can last many years. The bridge may need repairs or replacement over time. No result can be guaranteed.

Do I need a referral?

No. You can book a consultation directly, and we’ll involve your dentist from the start.

Next step

Find out if Teeth in a Day is right for you

Your consultation includes an exam, a 3D scan, and a plan made with your dentist, with a written estimate. No referral needed.

Book a consultation Call (905) 582-2188

Teeth in a Day: fixed teeth on the day of your implant surgery

What “Teeth in a Day” really means

Temporary bridge, surgery day

Final bridge, after 3 to 6 months

Teeth in a Day may be right for you if…

Four to six implants hold a full set of teeth

The bridge

Straight front implants

Tilted back implants

Your day, step by step

Anesthesia

Removing the teeth

Placing the implants

Your temporary teeth

Rest and soft foods

You keep your own dentist

Healing and eating with your new teeth

Foods to avoid

Keeping it clean

Told you don’t have enough bone?

Teeth in a Day uses titanium implants

Planned and placed by oral and maxillofacial surgeons

Dr. Martin Cloutier

Dr. Justin MacRae

Teeth in a Day FAQ

Find out if Teeth in a Day is right for you

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