If no bone graft is required, the dentist can start preparing for surgery. During the surgery, the dentist will do a small cut, and place the dental implant with a special instrument. The procedure only takes up to half an hour, and it can be very fast, especially if it’s one implant. After that, the patient needs to wait for several months. This is the process of osseointegration when the surrounding bone merges with the implant and recognizes it as a part of its structure. Once that period is done, the patient comes back for a second visit. At that time, the dentist might place a special shaping part that is meant to shape the gums surrounding the implant for one to two weeks. The following step includes the placement of an abutment on top of the implant. After that, the patient will get a temporary crown. During the last visit, the implant is covered with the fixed crown. Removable and fixed dentures are also an option if the patient can’t get a crown. Dental surgeons, periodontal surgeons, maxillofacial surgeons and general dentists with training in implantology can be included in the whole procedure.

In some cases, there is no need for wait before placing the crown. If the bone is strong enough, can be implanted with high torque (35ncm) and if all of the exams indicate that it’s possible, the dentist can decide to load the implant immediately.