Implant FAQs
How Long Does Dental Implant Treatment Take?
The dental implant procedure normally requires 2 or 3 appointments with maximum of up to a 4 appointments.
A consultation would take place on the initial visit, which will last around 45 minutes. During this appointment a CT (computerised tomography) scan will be taken to provide us with a full 3D image of your jaw which will be used to establish your suitability for to receive dental implants.
Often the placement of the implant can be carried out during the consultation visit, which reduces the total number of appointments required. In cases where some preparatory treatment is necessary on the initial visit - where no other procedures are necessary - the implant(s) would be placed on the second visit. Placing the implant(s) would take approximately one to two hours.
This is followed by a period of three to six months, allowing the implant(s) to heal and fully integrate with the bone tissue. During the next appointment, abutment(s) would be attached and an impression would be taken which would be used by a dental laboratory to create permanent crowns or bridges. The entire treatment period should not exceed eight months.
