At Dr. Prabhdeep K. Gill’s dental office in Fresno, CA, we recognize that a major concern for patients contemplating dental implants is how long they might be without teeth during the process. Rest assured, in the majority of cases, you will not have to be without teeth at any point. After your initial consultation and treatment planning with Dr. Gill, the surgical phase of implant placement involves the following steps: • Extraction of the remaining tooth  • Bone grafting  • Implant surgery During this healing time, we will provide you with a temporary prosthesis or denture immediately after the implant placement. This temporary restoration will remain in place until the implant has fully healed and integrated with the bone, ensuring that you always have a tooth or teeth in place while waiting for the final restoration. The final stage of the dental implant process at our clinic is the placement of the permanent crown onto the implant, following the successful osseointegration of the implant.  At Dr. Prabhdeep K. Gill, DDS, we ensure that your journey to a permanent dental implant is as comfortable and worry-free as possible. We prioritize your appearance and ability to eat and speak throughout the entire process, so you won't have to spend that time without teeth.