At our Marylebone dental practice, the first step in your tooth implant treatment will involve a small incision in the gum line, allowing the titanium screw (root) to be inserted. Then, over a few months, the implant integrates with the jawbone. Finally, an abutment, followed by a crown or bridge, completes the tooth and gives you a discreet tooth implant you can show off with pride. In some cases, the patient may be able to have the crown/bridge fitted at the same time as the root, but it depends on various factors, such as the quality of the jawbone and the tooth (or teeth) being replaced.