Typically, the dental implant process has a few steps. These steps begin with your regular dentist and end with a periodontist. Periodontists are only needed to do the surgical element, while the dentist takes care of the restoration.nn1. A ConsultationnEveryone is different, so it’s important there’s a one-on-one consultation with your regular dentist to make sure the best periodontal plan and procedures are selected. If it’s determined that a dental implant is the best choice for you, the next appointments will be set up.nn2. The Surgical Appointment: Preparing the Implant SitenAt the initial surgical appointment, the implant site will be prepared to receive the implant. The titanium screw will be placed in the surgical site. Gum tissue will be sutured over the implant. After this, the implant will need 3 – 5 months to heal because the bone needs to fully fuse and integrate with the implant. People heal and progress at different rates, so the exact amount of time will vary a bit person to person within that 3 – 5 month time frame.nn3. Getting a Temporary Crown & Tooth ImpressionnThe next appointment will be with Dr. Khansari. After the bone has been fused, the implant is uncovered. The replacement tooth is anchored to the appropriate attached post. An impression of this post is taken and sent to the lab for an implant crown to be created; this crown will be the final part that looks and feels like a real, natural tooth. Until that tooth is created, a temporary crown (a temporary tooth look alike) is put in its place.nn4. Getting a Permanent CrownnAt the final appointment with Dr. Khansari, the temporary crown will be replaced with a permanent crown that’ll truly look and feel like a real tooth. It’s secured with permanent cement that’ll have you able to chew, eat and talk like normal.