The dental implant procedure is usually broken up into two minor surgeries. During the first surgery, we will open the gum tissue and place the implant screw. Once the implant is in place, we will suture the incision. The number of implants we place depends on the type of restoration you need.
Over the next six months or so, the implant and your bone will fuse during the process of osseointegration. Osseointegration is a vital part of the healing process because it produces a bond powerful enough to support a restoration against the strongest forces of your bite. Once osseointegration is complete, we will place your abutment and later the restoration. In some instances, we may be able to place the abutment at the same time as the implant post.