After anesthesia a small access hole is made for the implant. This hole is gradually widened to the size implant that is to be used. The implant is gently positioned and usually a healing abutment is placed to facilitate gum tissue healing. Temporary restorations will often be utilized such as a temporary crown or a removable partial denture commonly called a flipper. In general this is a minor surgical procedure with very little post-operative discomfort.