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ReviewJournal of periodontal research2026

Timing of Dental Implant Placement: The Past, the Present, the Future.

Daniel S Thoma, Leonardo Mancini, Ronald E Jung

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Review in Journal of periodontal research, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

3 authors.

Daniel S ThomaClinic of Reconstructive Dentistry, Center of Dental Medicine, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1764-7447
Leonardo ManciniClinic of Reconstructive Dentistry, Center of Dental Medicine, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7030-155X
Ronald E JungClinic of Reconstructive Dentistry, Center of Dental Medicine, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2055-1320

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The optimal timing of dental implant placement remains one of the most debated topics in implant dentistry. Patients increasingly demand fast tooth replacement with minimal morbidity and cost; however, clinicians must balance these expectations with biological limitations and long-term treatment success. Historically, the decision of when to place an implant has reflected the evolution of scientific knowledge, technological advances, and surgical confidence shifting from delayed and cautious protocols to immediate and patient specific strategies. This perspective article, from a clinical standpoint, highlights the evolution of implant timing concepts, current evidence-based practices, and explores emerging trends that may redefine future paradigms. Today, timing has become a critical factor in implant therapy. "Time truly is everything". The art lies in knowing when to accelerate treatment to meet patient requests and when to slow down to respect biological healing achieving the delicate balance between efficiency and predictability.

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Dental Implantation, EndosseousDental ImplantsEvidence-Based DentistryForecastingHumansTime FactorsDental Implants

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PMID41674219
PMCPMC12982941

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