Teeth In A Day Implants in Glen Ellyn, IL

Get a Same-Day Solution for Missing Teeth at Our Glen Ellyn Dental Office

If you’re missing several teeth or all of them, Teeth In A Day dental implants let you walk out of a single appointment with a full, fixed set of teeth. No months of waiting with no teeth or getting removable dentures. Dr. Jessica Gibbs, your implant dentist in Glen Ellyn, and the team at Smile Glen Ellyn have helped patients throughout Glen Ellyn, Wheaton, Naperville, Schaumburg, and Lombard replace failing or missing teeth with this same-day dental implant approach—and we’d like to help you, too.

This procedure goes by a few names depending on the office you visit — Teeth In A Day, Teeth Tomorrow, or All-on-4 — but the underlying idea is the same: four (sometimes more) strategically angled implants support a full, non-removable dental bridge, placed the same day as your surgery.

You might be a good match for this treatment if you:

Have multiple missing or failing teeth
Have a long history of root canals, failed restorations, or advanced gum disease
Have difficulty chewing food comfortably
Feel embarrassed to smile in public
Are missing all your teeth and tired of loose, plastic dentures

If any of that sounds familiar, click here for a complimentary consultation. We’ll walk you through whether Teeth In A Day, traditional implants, or another option is the right fit for your mouth and your budget.

Call our dental practice in Glen Ellyn at (630) 858-8800 to schedule your consultation with Dr. Gibbs at Smile Glen Ellyn.

Why Choose Smile Glen Ellyn as Your Dentist Near You

Once your teeth-in-a-day implants are placed, they’re built to look, feel, and function like natural teeth:

Permanent, not removable, not something you take out at night
Fixed in place. No worry about a bridge coming loose while chewing or smiling
Functions and looks like a natural set of teeth
Preserves facial appearance and helps prevent further bone loss and sunken cheeks
No plastic palate—you can taste and enjoy food the way you did with natural teeth

Patients from Glen Ellyn and the surrounding suburbs, such as Wheaton, Naperville, Schaumburg, and Lombard, choose Smile Glen Ellyn because Dr. Gibbs personally oversees each treatment plan, from the initial CT scan through your final Prettau Zirconia restoration.

What "Teeth In A Day" Actually Means

It’s a fair question, and one we get a lot: Does “Teeth In A Day” mean the whole process is done in 24 hours? Not quite, and it’s worth being upfront about that, because it affects how you plan your recovery.

Here’s what actually happens: your implants are surgically placed, and you leave that same appointment with a full, fixed set of provisional teeth attached—not removable, not a temporary partial. That solves the biggest pain point of traditional implant timelines: you’re never without teeth. Underneath, though, your jawbone needs 3 to 6 months to fully fuse with the implants—a biological process called osseointegration. Once that’s complete, we place your final, permanent restoration.

So: same-day teeth, yes. Same-day completion of treatment, no. We’ll tell you exactly where you stand at every stage.

Am I a Candidate for Same-Day Dental Implants?

Not every patient qualifies for immediate-load implants, and a good dentist will tell you that upfront rather than promise a same-day result that doesn’t hold up. Candidacy generally comes down to three things:

Bone density: Enough healthy jawbone to anchor the implants securely on day one. Angled implant placement (used in All-on-4) often reaches denser bone, which is part of why many of our patients avoid a separate bone graft procedure altogether.
Gum health: Active, untreated gum disease needs to be addressed first. Healthy gum tissue is essential for a stable, long-lasting result.
Bite mechanics: How your jaws come together affects whether a same-day provisional can handle normal chewing forces right away.

A 3D cone-beam CT scan and a full exam are how we determine this—not a guess. If you’re not an immediate-load candidate on day one, that doesn’t mean implants are off the table; it may just mean a staged approach (implant first, healing period, then restoration) is the safer, more predictable path for you.

How the Teeth-In-A-Day Process Works

If you choose to get Teeth-In-A-Day, here’s how the implant process works at Smile Glen Ellyn:

Digital planning & imaging. We use 3D imaging and guided-surgery technology to map your jawbone, nerves, and sinuses before we ever pick up a drill. This is also where we plan the implant angle and position for the strongest, most stable outcome.
Extraction (if needed). If you have failing teeth remaining, they’re removed the same day—this is sometimes called dental implant placement the same day as extraction.
Implant placement. Four or more implants are surgically placed using the X-Nav guided surgery plan from step one.
Same-day provisional bridge. A fixed, functional temporary bridge is attached before you leave—you walk out with teeth, not a gap.
Healing period (3–6 months). Osseointegration happens during this window. We’ll check in to make sure everything is progressing as expected.
Final restoration. Once your bone has fully integrated with the implants, we place your permanent bridge.

Ready to get started? Contact our dental practice in Glen Ellyn at (630) 858-8800 to schedule your consultation with Dr. Gibbs.

Prettau® Zirconia: Why Dr. Gibbs Only Recommends This Final Restoration

Materials have come a long way. Older Teeth In A Day and All-on-4 restorations were often made from the same acrylic used in conventional dentures—functional, but not particularly durable or natural-looking. Dr. Gibbs now exclusively recommends Prettau® Zirconia for the final restoration, a material precision-milled by a small number of licensed labs using computer-guided technology and vacuum/heat processing.

Compared to acrylic final restorations, Prettau Zirconia offers:

A noticeably more natural, esthetic appearance
A dense surface that resists absorbing odors and retaining bacterial plaque
Dramatically lower risk of fracture, wear, or breakage—important, since a repair to an acrylic bridge can leave you without teeth for several days while it’s remade

Teeth Tomorrow Prettau Zirconia currently carries a verified 5-year success rate above 99%, the highest of any final product we offer patients.

What to Expect During Healing and Recovery

The first few days after surgery, plan on a soft diet—think soups, eggs, mashed vegetables, and smoothies—while any surgical sites settle. Mild swelling and tenderness are normal and typically manageable with the guidance we give you at your appointment. Most patients are back to normal daily activities within a few days and back to a fuller diet as healing progresses toward that 3–6 month osseointegration milestone.

What Does Teeth In A Day Cost?

The cost of teeth in a day depends on how many implants you need, whether extractions or bone grafting are required, and which final restoration material you choose. We go over exact numbers and financing/insurance options during your consultation, so there are no surprises.

(See our full [Dental Implant Cost guide] for a detailed cost breakdown.)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is a dentist near me the right choice for Teeth In A Day, or should I go somewhere that specializes only in implants?

General dentistry offices that also perform advanced implant dentistry, like Smile Glen Ellyn, can offer continuity of care: the same team handles your regular oral health alongside your implant treatment plan, rather than bouncing you between separate offices.

Will I need a bone graft?

Not necessarily. Because all-on-4 implants are placed at an angle into denser areas of the jawbone, many patients avoid a separate bone graft procedure. Whether you need one depends on your individual bone volume, determined by imaging at your consultation.

Do same-day dental implants hurt?

Discomfort is typically similar to a tooth extraction and is managed with standard post-surgical care and, for anxious patients, sedation options. Most patients describe the first few days as manageable rather than severe.

How is this different from traditional dental implants?

Traditional implants typically replace one tooth or a small group of teeth per implant, with a healing period before any restoration is attached. Teeth In A Day / All-on-4 uses fewer implants to support a full arch and gets you a fixed provisional the same day as surgery.

Ready to Improve Your Smile? Schedule Your Appointment Today!

Are you ready to see if Teeth In A Day is the perfect fit for your dental needs? Get in touch with Smile Glen Ellyn by calling (630) 858-8800 or request your consultation online. Our practice proudly provides care to patients throughout Glen Ellyn, Wheaton, Naperville, Schaumburg, and Lombard, IL.

If you’d like to find out if you are eligible for dental implants or teeth in a day and which options would be best for your situation, click here for your complimentary consultation.

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