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Patient guide

How long does implant treatment take?

Timelines vary, but most implant treatments take a few months from surgery to final teeth, because the bone needs time to fuse with the implant.

In short
  • Single tooth: about 2–6 months.
  • Full arch: fixed temporary bridge often within days, final bridge after several months.1
  • Grafting adds time.

Typical timeline

TreatmentVisit 1HealingFinal teeth
Single implantScan + implant2–4 monthsCrown
All-on-4® treatment conceptScan + implants + temporary bridge3–6 monthsFinal bridge
With bone graftGraft4–9 monthsImplant, then crown
Clinical review pending. Facts on this page are checked against the sources listed below (regulatory records, manufacturer documents, peer-reviewed research). A named clinician will review it before we call it medically reviewed.
Last updated 28 Sep 2026 · How we review

Sources

  1. Independent clinical studyMaló P et al. The All-on-4 treatment concept in the edentulous mandible: longitudinal study with 10–18 years of follow-up. Clin Implant Dent Relat Res 2019 — Clin Implant Dent Relat Res, 2019. Accessed 28 Sep 2026.

Educational information only. The choice of implant system depends on your anatomy, restorative plan, bone quality and the clinician's assessment. This website does not recommend a specific implant for you.

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