Implant treatment is not one number on a clock. The placement visit can be relatively short. Healing between the implant and the crown can take weeks to months. Some plans use a temporary tooth; others wait until the implant is stable in bone.
If we are speaking only of placing the implant itself — without extracting the tooth and without extra steps such as bone grafting — placement can take around 10 minutes on average in some cases. That figure is for inserting the implant, not for the whole visit when extraction, grafting, or other procedures are part of the plan.
Bone healing and natural stability of the implant may range from about two to four months from person to person. A provisional timetable is given after examination; it is not a fixed guarantee for every patient.
Factors that affect the timeline
- An extraction that must heal first
- Bone shape and density
- Gum health and smoking
- The type of crown and laboratory steps
In Amman a provisional timetable is given after examination, with the note that healing can take longer. Rushing a final crown before the implant is ready can do more harm than good. Some cases are discussed for immediate placement after extraction; others need the socket to heal first.