The surgery involves numbing the area around the empty tooth socket. A small incision is made into the gums to expose the underlying bone. We will then open up a small hole in the jawbone and place a dental implant inside. A dental implant comprises a screw-like device that is anchored into your jawbone. It serves to replace the missing tooth root and provides a solid foundation for your dental crown. After the procedure, your jaw will be allowed to heal. This can take anywhere between three to six months. Once the dental implant has integrated into your jawbone, we will open up the gums again and attach a post to the dental implants. In some cases, the abutment may be attached to the implant during the very first surgery, which means you won’t need to appear for this appointment. Once your gums fully heal, we will take an impression of your remaining teeth, which will be used to fabricate a dental crown for you. The process of creating a dental crown may take about two weeks. Once the crown is created, we will call you again and fit it on top of the abutment.