How long does the dental implant treatment take?

Generally, the treatment is carried out in three stages over a period of four to six months.

Stage 1:
Dr. Aufderheide
The implant fixture is inserted into the jawbone. A healing period of three to six months is allowed for the fixture to completely fuse or "integrate" with the jawbone before proceeding to Stage 2.

Stage 2:
Dr. Aufderheide
The top of the implant fixture is re-exposed and the abutment is fitted over the fixture. A period of two to three weeks is allowed for the gums to heal around the abutment before proceding to Stage 3.

Stage 3:
Restorative Dentist
The artificial tooth or denture is fabricated and
fitted over the abutment.


Dental implants offer a better solution to the problem of missing teeth!