Time Required for Implant Placement

Traditionally, the procedure has been performed in two steps. The dentist began by installing the implant, which was left for from three to six months to heal and integrate with the jawbone. During the healing period, the patient was given a temporary prosthesis until the permanent crown could be put in place.

Today, there is an alternative to the two-step method that allows you to have the implant installed in one whole piece in one single session. This new method has simplified the procedure a lot, both for patients and dentists.

The procedure is chosen depends on several factors, such as the patient's dental health, the number of teeth involved and which teeth are replaced. These factors will also determine the total number of visits to the dentist throughout the treatment period.

Related information:

	How can I know if I'm a good candidate for dental implants?
	What are the advantages of dental implants as compared with a bridge or a removable denture?
	Will I be able to chew normally, or will I have to modify or restrict my diet?
	What should I expect as far as post-operative discomfort?
	My dental implant fell out. It started out feeling solid, but over time it got loose, and then it just fell out. What would cause this and what can be done?

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