The process of having a dental implant placed is a very short and routine procedure for our patients.  The overall timeline of replacing your natural teeth with dental implants can vary depending upon your situation.  In some cases your dental implant will be ready to support a new tooth in as little as three months!  In other cases bone augmentation is required before or during the placement of your dental implant.  Bone is a slow growing tissue and we may recommend a waiting period of six to nine months before you are ready for your new teeth.  Due to a variety of advances in dental implant design and technology, in many cases temporary teeth can be attached to your dental implant during the bone healing phase.  We will review these considerations and treatment options with you in your comprehensive evaluation with one of our dental implant specialists.