If your case does not require bone grafting, the treatment can be performed with immediate loading. At the first appointment, the implants are placed, and on the same day, temporary teeth are fitted so you don't have to wait without a smile. After a healing period of approximately 4 to 6 months, you return to have the final crowns placed.<\/p>\n
If your case requires a bone graft, the graft is performed first to strengthen the bone. After a healing period of approximately six months, the implants are placed. Finally, after four to six months of implant integration with the bone, the final crowns are placed.<\/p>\n
The total treatment time will depend on the quality and quantity of bone available, your oral health, and your body's response during the healing process.<\/p>\n
Before starting treatment, a complete assessment of your oral and general health is performed through a clinical examination and diagnostic imaging. This allows us to determine if you are a candidate for implants, evaluate the quantity and quality of available bone, and define the most appropriate treatment plan for your case.<\/p>\n
If you don't need a bone graft:<\/strong>\u00a0During this appointment, the dental implants are placed, and temporary teeth are also attached to the implants using an immediate loading protocol. This way, you don't have to wait months to regain the aesthetics and function of your smile.<\/p>\n If you need a bone graft:<\/strong> The first surgery involves performing a bone graft to regenerate the bone. This must heal for approximately 6 months<\/strong> before the implants can be placed.<\/p>\n Once the graft has healed properly, the dental implants are placed. From this moment, the integration process between the implant and the bone begins, known as osseointegration.<\/p>\n During this stage, the bone naturally fuses to the surface of the titanium implant, creating a solid and stable foundation for the final restoration. This is a fundamental biological process for the success of the treatment, and its duration can vary depending on the individual patient.<\/p>\n Once it is confirmed that the implants are fully integrated into the bone, the necessary records are taken to manufacture the final custom-made crowns and subsequently placed, restoring a functional, comfortable and natural-looking smile.<\/p>\n Not all cases progress at the same pace. The factors that most frequently extend the timeframe are:<\/p>\n Each of these factors is evaluated in the initial assessment, where a timeline tailored to your actual case is defined, not a generic estimate.<\/p>\n Immediate loading or "same-day implants" protocols exist for patients who meet strict criteria for bone density and overall health, allowing for the placement of a temporary tooth on the same day as surgery. However, this does not eliminate the osseointegration period; it only accelerates the visible aesthetic outcome, while the biological process of fusion with the bone continues to take time. Eligibility for these protocols is confirmed solely through clinical evaluation.<\/p>\n Dental implant treatment takes between 3 and 6 months in uncomplicated cases, and may take longer if your case requires a bone graft\u2014placed during the same surgery\u2014or if other factors affect healing. Most of that time is dedicated to osseointegration, a biological process that shouldn't be rushed because the long-term stability of the implant depends on it. If you'd like to learn more about the complete treatment, you can read our guide on Dental implants: what they are and who they are for<\/a>.<\/p>\n3. Placement of the implants (only if a graft was necessary)<\/h3>\n
4. Osseointegration (6 months)<\/h3>\n
5. Placement of the final crowns<\/h3>\n
What factors can prolong treatment<\/h2>\n
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Can the process be accelerated?<\/h2>\n
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