Implant Site Preparation
Tooth Extraction for Dental Implants in Charlotte, NC
Charlotte Dental Implant Center performs tooth extractions at 2809 Coltsgate Road, Suite 220, Charlotte, NC 28211, with a specific focus on preserving bone and preparing the site for dental implant placement. Dr. Rush Sunar, DMD offers immediate implant placement at the time of extraction — placing the titanium implant directly into the fresh socket in the same visit — so patients can begin the implant process without a separate surgery. Call (704) 375-4252 to schedule a free consultation.
When Is Tooth Extraction Necessary?
Dr. Sunar always prioritizes saving natural teeth whenever possible. Extraction is recommended only when a tooth cannot be saved:
Severe decay: When decay has destroyed so much tooth structure that a crown or root canal cannot restore it.
Advanced periodontal disease: When bone loss from gum disease has left the tooth without adequate support and it cannot be stabilized.
Fractured root: A vertical root fracture that cannot be repaired — the tooth must be removed.
Failed previous treatment: A tooth with a failed root canal or failed restoration that cannot be retreated.
Preparation for All-on-4: Patients receiving All-on-4 full-arch rehabilitation who have remaining failing teeth that need removal before implant placement.
Extraction with Immediate Implant Placement
Charlotte Dental Implant Center specializes in immediate implant placement — extracting the tooth and placing the implant in the same visit. Benefits include:
One surgery instead of two: Extraction and implant placement happen in the same appointment, reducing treatment time and recovery.
Bone preservation: Placing the implant immediately prevents the bone resorption that begins as soon as a tooth is removed.
Faster timeline: Eliminates the 3 to 6 month waiting period between extraction and implant placement.
Never without a tooth: In many cases, a temporary crown can be placed the same day so you never have a visible gap.
Not every extraction site is suitable for immediate implant placement. Dr. Sunar evaluates each case with a cone-beam CT scan to determine if the bone volume and condition allow safe immediate placement. If immediate placement is not advisable, a socket preservation bone graft is placed at the time of extraction to maintain bone volume for future implant placement.
Extraction with Socket Preservation
When immediate implant placement is not possible, Dr. Sunar performs socket preservation at the time of extraction. Bone graft material is placed into the empty socket immediately after the tooth is removed. This prevents the socket walls from collapsing and maintains bone volume for implant placement 3 to 4 months later. Without socket preservation, up to 50% of the bone width at the extraction site can be lost within the first year — making future implant placement more difficult or requiring more extensive grafting.
The Extraction Procedure
Step 1 — Anesthesia: The area is fully numbed with local anesthesia. You feel no pain during the procedure.
Step 2 — Extraction: The tooth is carefully removed using techniques that preserve as much surrounding bone as possible. Dr. Sunar uses a minimally invasive approach to protect the socket walls.
Step 3 — Site preparation: The socket is cleaned and any infection or granulation tissue is removed.
Step 4 — Implant or graft: Either a dental implant is placed immediately into the socket, or bone graft material is placed for socket preservation — depending on the treatment plan discussed during your consultation.
Recovery After Extraction
Most patients experience mild discomfort for 1 to 3 days after extraction, manageable with over-the-counter ibuprofen. Swelling is minimal with simple extractions and moderate with surgical extractions, typically peaking at 48 hours and resolving within a week. Dr. Sunar provides detailed post-operative instructions and his direct phone number for any questions during recovery. Most patients return to normal activities within 1 to 2 days.
Extraction Cost in Charlotte NC
Extraction costs vary based on the complexity of the case. Simple extractions cost less than surgical extractions of impacted or fractured teeth. When extraction is combined with immediate implant placement, the total treatment cost includes both the extraction and the implant. Charlotte Dental Implant Center provides specific cost estimates during the free consultation. Financing is available through CareCredit, LendingClub, and Proceed Finance. Call (704) 375-4252.
Related Services
After extraction, replace missing teeth with single dental implants or All-on-4 full-arch prosthetics.
Need bone rebuilding? Learn about bone grafting for dental implants.
See our financing options for extraction and implant procedures.
Need a Tooth Extracted?
Ask about same-day implant placement at the time of extraction. Free consultation includes cone-beam CT scan.
Call (704) 375-4252