How long does implant treatment take?
Quick answer
How long does the whole dental implant process take?
For a straightforward single implant, expect around three to six months from placement to the final crown, because the implant needs time to fuse with the jawbone.
Removing a tooth first, bone grafting or a sinus lift can add several months. The surgery itself usually takes about an hour. York House Dental Practice in West Byfleet gives you a dated timeline in your written plan after a CBCT scan.
What you need to know
A typical sequence: consultation and 3D scan, then extraction if needed with a healing period, then implant placement under local anaesthetic, then healing while the bone integrates, then impressions or scans and fitting of the final crown.
You will not be left with a visible gap at the front. Temporary options such as a small denture or a bonded temporary tooth are arranged while you heal.
Some cases are suitable for placing the implant at the same visit as the extraction, which can shorten the overall time. See does an implant hurt and dental implants in West Byfleet.
Last reviewed: by Dr Kaveet Patel, Principal Dentist
