Approximate Chair side time: Implant procedures are done in three stages;
Stage I-Implant Surgery-45 minutes. (Recovery is within 24 hours)
A minimum healing period of 6 weeks is recommended following which Stage II-Implant Uncovery and placement of Healing Caps/Gingival Formers-20 minutes. (Recovery is within 6- 8 hours) A minimum healing time of 10-12 days later
Stage III-Crown Placement-2-3 sittings 5-7 days apart of 30 minute duration each Implant procedures can also be done as a single sitting of 60 minutes duration following which temporary crowns are placed It's up to the dentist to judge whether Implants are to be done as a single or multiple sitting
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