How long after socket preservation is done can you wait to get an implant?

Hello and thank you for your question. It's best to wait 3-6 months. There are several steps in creating dental implants. The Provisional (Temporary Crowns) are critical in finalizing the esthetics and look of the final restorations (Permanent Crowns). During the Provisional phase the shape, contour arrangement, position and color of the teeth can be tried and assessed to make sure you like the results. Then the temporary crowns can be used as a template for making the permanent crowns this will ensure the subsequent crown matches the color and shape of the surrounding teeth so and once it is placed will fit in naturally with the rest of your teeth. Because the crown is matched to your other teeth, it may be possible to have them completed in different times. I recommend getting a consultation with a prosthodontist to determine if you’re a candidate. A prosthodontist is a dental specialist who has advanced training in restoring and replacing teeth and can create a customized treatment using the latest techniques in dental implants.

We typically wait 3-6 months. That's dependent on many factors. If you are young and healthy and the area wasn't infected prior to tooth removal, it will be closer to 3 months. If you have a complicated medical history, impaired healing, or had a lot of bone loss in the area due to infection, it will be 6 months or more.