First, if the damaged tooth is still there, it will be extracted. Your jawbone will then be prepped for surgery, this process may include bone grafting in order to fill space in the socket or to create more bone width/height/density for the implant. The implant is then placed and an abutment screw is screwed into the implant to keep it clean and help with the healing process. After that, usually a type of temporary tooth replacement can be made and placed for aesthetics during the healing phase.
After the initial bone grafting and immediate or second stage implant placement, you will go through a healing period. During this period, osseointegration (oss-ee-oh-in-tuh-GRAY-shun) begins. During this process the jawbone grows into and unites with the surface of the dental implant providing a solid base for your new artificial tooth, just as roots do for your natural teeth. Your doctor will monitor your healing and then decide when you are ready for the actual crown, bridge, or denture
Once your implant has fully integrated into your jawbone and is strong enough to support your new tooth/teeth, you are free to get your abutment and crown placed (or your bridge or dentures seated). Your dentist will take impressions of your mouth and remaining teeth. They will then use those impressions to make the crown, your realistic-looking artificial tooth.