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Get A Beautiful Smile With Same-day Dental Implants!
In the early 1990s, Dr. Paulo Maló with the help of Nobel Biocare developed a way in which dental implants could be placed and restored in a single day – hence the idea of Smile-In-A-Day was born. This was a huge leap forward from the traditional dental implant placement and restoration process that could take upwards of twelve months to complete. Contact us today to book your Smile-In-A-Day consultation!
The Process For Smile In A Day
The term Smile-In-A-Day is a fairly accurate descriptor of what can be expected when one selects this course of treatment. A patient can essentially walk into one of our Trillium Dental locations with a removable denture and walkout at the end of her appointment with a temporary, hybrid denture securely fastened by several dental implants Ottawa.
Although this is basically what happens, there is a lot that needs to happen in the background to make this possible.
As the name suggests, today, the process with Smile-In-A-Day is significantly shorter. The appointment starts with the removal of any compromised teeth. Once the arch is ready, four or six dental implants are placed depending upon whether or not the upper or lower arch (jaw) is being worked on. A reduced number of dental implants can be used due in part to the unique length of the implants used as well as the angle at which they are placed.
The posterior dental implants (at the back of the mouth) are longer than traditional dental implants and are placed at a 45-degree angle. The angle at which the implants are placed is important for three very important reasons. First, it ensures that there is more surface contact between the dental implant and the bone tissue, allowing for improved stability of the dental implant itself. Second, the angled implant reduces the likelihood of any contact between it and the mandibular nerve in the lower jaw or the maxillary sinus in the upper jaw. Finally, the angled positioning of the dental implant also allows for its placement without increasing the vertical depth of the bone levels through a bone grafting procedure. This makes the overall procedure less invasive.
Once the dental implants are securely in place, they are immediately restored with a temporary prosthetic that provides near full-functionality within days of the procedure. Patients quite literally walk out of our offices with their Smile-In-A-Day!
Candidates for Smile In A Day
A short time later, we receive a final prosthetic restoration that is fabricated in the lab and we replace the temporary prosthetic with the final hybrid denture. The hybrid dentures that we use are held firmly in place and cannot be removed without the assistance of a dental professional.
Since Smile-In-A-Day involves dentures, the assumption is that this course of treatment is only applicable to patients that are edentulous (without teeth on one or both arches). The fact of the matter is that this is not the case at all. The treatment is also an excellent alternative for people who have few remaining, severely compromised, “unsaveable” teeth. These patients may be avoiding dental treatment in the hopes of avoiding the preconceived discomfort of wearing a removable denture. We can remove the compromised teeth, place the dental implants in Ottawa and restore the implants with a temporary, hybrid denture within that single appointment.
Benefits For Smile In A Day
We find the list of benefits to be an ever-growing one. The reason behind that is simple: as we follow up on completed treatment with our patients, they relate to us just how their lives have changed.
We have listed the more important and commonly experienced benefits below:
Greater Support & Stability
When it comes to complete denture options, dental implants offer the greatest support and stability. This stability yields optimal functionality for the dental prosthetic – almost equivalent to natural teeth.
Minimized Bone Resorption
The placement of dental implants stimulates the bone tissue surrounding the titanium devices, ensuring that bone resorption does not affect the area. If left unchecked, bone resorption results in a brittle and recessed jawline.
Shorter Treatment Timeline
With Smile-In-A-Day, dental implants can be placed and restored with a temporary, hybrid denture in a single appointment – a much shorter treatment timeline than with the traditional approach ( upwards of 12 months to complete treatment).
Avoiding Bone Grafting
When vertical bone depth is insufficient for a traditional approach for the placement of dental implants, the angle at which the implants are placed with the Smile-In-A-Day approach allows us to often avoid the bone grafting procedure that would otherwise be required.
Results in a Single Appointment
The immediate restoration of the dental implants with a hybrid denture means that our patients leave their appointment with a beautiful and fully-functional prosthetic denture.
Minimally Invasive
With fewer dental implants being placed, and by being able to avoid the placement of healing abutments, the Smile-In-A-Day process can be less invasive than the traditional dental implant placement approach.
Reduced Number of Dental Implants Required
When securing the hybrid denture, only 4 or 6 implants are required as opposed to the 8 dental implants that are sometimes required using the traditional dental implant placement approach.
The Power of One Team, Office and Appointment
Having the entire treatment completed by a single team, in a single office, and in a single appointment offers huge value to the patients that have decided to pursue this treatment alternative.
Testimonials
Very kind, thoughtful and professional and treatments were executed with the least pain possible.
Also very accommodating when urgent care was needed.
Right from the moment to enter to a tallented team of dentists, assistants, & hygienist.
I was told the amount of years the staff have been working as a smooth delightful teams.
To me the later is extremely important to me.
Without a doubt if your looking for a forever dental team. This is where you should go.
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That was the day I spoke with Lynn about a very upsetting experience I had at a different dental clinic. I was discouraged, embarrassed, and honestly afraid to try again. I wasn’t just looking for a new dentist — I was looking for a place that would make me feel safe.
Lynn listened to me with patience and compassion. She didn’t rush me. She didn’t minimize what I felt. She treated my story with care.
We had to wait until February 15 for my government dental benefits to become active, and that’s why my first appointment was scheduled for February 20, 2026. During that waiting period, I carried a mix of anxiety and hope. But when I finally walked into Trillium Dental at Westgate Mall on February 20, I immediately felt something different.
Lynn remembered me. She remembered our conversation. I wasn’t just another name on a schedule. That alone meant more than she probably realizes. By the time I left that day, it didn’t feel like I had just met a staff member — it felt like I had connected with someone who genuinely cared. Somehow, so naturally, we became friendly in the most comforting way.
She made sure I was placed with Dr. Nair — and that decision changed everything for me.
Dr. Nair is one of the most compassionate and gentle healthcare professionals I have ever encountered. She listened to my worries without interrupting. She did not criticize my mouth or make me feel ashamed for staying away from dental care for years. Instead, she focused on what could be done moving forward. We completed the necessary exams and tests, and for the first time in a long time, I felt calm sitting in a dental chair.
And Rawan, the R.D.H., deserves just as much recognition. As someone who hadn’t seen a hygienist in years, I felt self-conscious and nervous. But Rawan treated me with patience, respect, and warmth. She was gentle and reassuring. She made something I feared feel manageable. That kind of care isn’t just technical skill — it’s heart.
I returned again on Friday, February 27 for further treatment, and the kindness was consistent. It wasn’t just a good first impression. It was genuine compassion.
What truly touched me was their understanding of my life circumstances. I am currently job searching and rebuilding stability. Financially, things are tight. Instead of making me feel small about that, they helped me sign up for the government dental insurance program and reassured me that my health still matters — even during difficult seasons.
Trillium Dental didn’t just treat my teeth. They restored my trust in healthcare. They reminded me that compassion still exists in medical spaces.
To Lynn, Dr. Nair, Rawan, and the entire team — thank you. You may do this every day, but for me, this experience was healing.
If you have been scared to go back to the dentist, if you feel embarrassed, or if life has simply made things difficult — this is the place that will meet you with dignity and humanity.
Forever grateful. 💙
Would highly recommend
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