Implants usually have to heal for 2-3 months before they can be chewed on again. If bone augmentation is necessary beforehand, healing takes approx. 6 months. However, you do not have to spend this time without teeth: If you previously had a removable denture, you can usually continue to wear it after a small adjustment. Otherwise, the gap is closed with a temporary denture. Under certain conditions, this can be attached to the implants immediately – as a so-called long-term temporary restoration.