02/09/2026
What happens after a dental implant is placed?
Once the implant is positioned beneath the gum, the next step is something your body does naturally: healing.
Over the next three months or so, the implant gradually fuses with the surrounding bone, creating a strong and stable foundation. Once everything is solid and healed, the new tooth can be fitted on top.
From there, it’s designed to look, feel and function much like the tooth it replaces, so you can get back to eating, speaking and smiling naturally. And because of the stability an implant can provide, it can be a particularly strong option compared with teeth weakened by large fillings or crowns.
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