Dental implants are one of the most reliable ways to replace a missing tooth, but they require patience. The bone needs time to bond with the implant before it can support a tooth.
A typical timeline
- Consultation & imaging: 1–2 visits
- Extraction and healing (if a tooth still needs removing): often several weeks to a few months
- Implant placement: one appointment
- Integration/healing: commonly around 2–4 months
- Final crown: 1–3 visits
What affects the timeline?
- How much bone you have
- Whether a bone graft is needed
- Your general health and healing
- Smoking
- The number of implants
Good to know: Timelines are estimates. Your dentist will give you a personal plan after examining you and reviewing your imaging.