A routine dental checkup will be scheduled 2 to 3 weeks after the dental implant surgery takes place. Getting your new implants examined is crucial to ensure that they have bonded successfully with the jawbone. Any signs of inflammation arising in the gums will be checked and addressed. If you've already experienced implant surgery in the past, the dentist may choose to meet you 8 to 12 weeks after the surgery to do a torque test on the implant.