Our Dental Implant Process

Receiving dental implants is a virtually painless process. At your initial consultation with Dr. Munro, he’ll discuss your preference for dental sedation, which is ideal for patients with dental anxiety or resistance to local anesthetic alone. A member of our team will monitor you during your procedure to ensure you’re comfortable and at ease.

While you may experience mild discomfort once the numbness subsides, any pain should fade within a few days. In the meantime, you can use over-the-counter pain relievers or a cold compress to easily alleviate any soreness.

It’ll typically take three to six months for the dental implant process to be complete. However, this depends on your personalized treatment plan and your oral health. Some patients may require undergoing a supplemental treatment before receiving a dental implant, which will lengthen the treatment and healing time. Dr. Munro will provide you with an estimated treatment timeline at your initial consultation.

A patient’s recovery time depends on several factors, such as how many implants they received and the state of their oral health. It could take between six and eight months to fully recover from a dental implant procedure. However, most patients can resume their normal activities and diet after about one week.

During the healing phase, a process known as osseointegration will take place, where your implants slowly fuse with your jawbone to ensure a stable fit. This typically takes between three and six months to complete. Once your implant has completely fused with your jawbone, you’ll return to our Parkview office for your final restoration fitting.