Fixing missing or failing teeth with dental implants used to take months. Patients could be wearing temporary teeth for up to 10+ months waiting for their final set. Not anymore. Everyday Northwest featured Dr. Heimer and the permanent teeth in 24 hour process. Here’s how it works.
Dr. Heimer explained that the standard dental implant process often leaves patients in limbo for what could be up to 10+ months.
During this waiting period between getting the implants placed and finally having permanent teeth, patients are often given a set of acrylic teeth. These temporary teeth have been known to break easily and to feel bulky/uncomfortable. If you’ve ever heard of “Teeth-in-a-Day”, a set of same day temporary teeth is what you get.
Dr. Heimer shares the good news that patients, (in or out of Portland) don’t have to struggle with temporary teeth anymore. With permanent teeth in 24 hours, Nuvia patients get their permanent smile 24 hours after the dental implant procedure.
No stress about a temporary denture falling out, No anxiety over a temporary set of teeth cracking or breaking, and no waiting for months for the smile you want.
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One important difference between Nuvia and other dental implant providers that Dr. Heimer highlighted on Everyday Northwest is Nuvia’s three-provider approach for patient safety and high quality results.
Each patient works with:
Dr. Heimer shared his personal experience, explaining that during his career before Nuvia, he handled everything himself—the surgery, the sedation, and the final teeth placement. But he admitted that trying to do it all at once made it harder to get the best results.
By bringing in a dedicated professional for each part of the process, Nuvia’s team approach helps keep patients safe and gives them high-quality care.
Nuvia patients receive their permanent zirconia teeth just 24 hours after surgery—no months-long waiting period, no temporary teeth, and no worrying about embarrassing slips.
This means patients can start their new life immediately—eating, smiling, and living free of dental worries— rather than spending months dealing with uncomfortable, unreliable solutions.
If you’re tired of hiding your smile, struggling with loose dentures, or worrying about temporary teeth, Dr. Heimer invites you to take the 60-second quiz to see if you may be eligible for permanent teeth in 24 hours.
Which is a better environment for your implants to heal—a flexible “healing” denture that can break, or Nuvia’s permanent teeth that can withstand up to 520+ pounds of force*? We place your permanent teeth the day after surgery so your implants get the stable support they need while your body naturally heals.
This guide is designed to walk you step by step through the dental implant process and each dental implant type with their associated costs.
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