Patient question

How long does placing a dental implant take?

The short answer: placing the implant itself takes one visit and you go home the same day. The whole journey from consultation to finished tooth usually takes 4–9 months, because the implant needs time to fuse with the bone.

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The timeline stage by stage

First comes a consultation with an X-ray or 3D image and a treatment plan. If the damaged tooth is still in place, it is extracted 2–6 weeks before the implantation.

Placing the implant is one visit under local anaesthesia. The implant then fuses with the bone: in the lower jaw this takes 3–4 months, in the upper jaw 4–6 months. In the meantime you get a temporary tooth if needed.

After healing, a healing abutment is placed and an impression is taken, which takes 1–2 weeks. The implant crown is made and fitted in another 1–2 weeks.

Why the healing cannot be rushed

An implant holds because the bone grows onto the titanium surface. This is a biological process that cannot be sped up. If the implant is loaded too early, it may fail to fuse with the bone. The waiting time is part of a successful treatment, not a delay.

The journey in time

StageTimeCost
Consultation and X-ray examination1 visit135 €
Tooth extraction (if needed)2–6 weeks beforehand125 €
Implant placement1 visit950 €
Healing and osseointegration3–6 months—
Healing abutment placement and impression1–2 weeksup to €200
Implant crown1–2 weeks950–1200 €

The whole treatment usually takes 4–9 months. You get the exact timeline with a written treatment plan.

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Frequently asked questions

Will I be without a tooth in the meantime?
You do not have to be. If needed, you get a temporary tooth for the healing period, especially if the tooth being replaced is visible when you smile.
Is the placement visit long?
Placing a single implant is usually a shorter procedure than patients expect. We give the exact time in the treatment plan, because it depends on your situation.
Why do the lower and upper jaw heal at different speeds?
The lower jawbone is denser, so the implant integrates faster there, usually in 3–4 months. The upper jawbone is softer and needs 4–6 months.

The information on this page is intended to provide general information about occlusal splints. Treatment recommendations are made individually following a clinical assessment.

Prepared by the team of Kristina Kiisa Dental Clinic. Updated: 05.09.2026

Start with a consultation

At the consultation you get a written treatment plan with a timeline and a price. A consultation with an X-ray examination costs 135 euros.

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