The recovery period is usually about 1-2 weeks. The discomfort is minimal and managed by acetaminophen and ibuprofen. I recommend ice to be used 20 minutes on and 20 minutes off for the first day or so after the procedure. There will be stiches and they usually dissolve at around 2 weeks. It will be important for you to keep you chewing to the other side of your mouth, away from where the implant was placed for the first 2 weeks. During this 2-week period please keep your foods to a softer consistency, ie, scrambled eggs, yogurt, fish, etc.