How long should I wait between getting an implant and having a dental prosthesis?

Proper osseointegration (integration of the implant in the bone) for implants requires 2 to 4 months before normal chewing forces can be applied.

From then on, the definitive prosthesis can be produced. In aesthetic anterior areas or with full maxilla cases, temporary prostheses can be made immediately for the patient’s greater comfort. The implantologist will set the times required for the rehabilitation of the inserted implant. In most cases, this time will depend on the state of the bone where the implant has been embedded and the type of implant used.

An implant embedded in a bone of suitable quantity and quality will help us reduce the time when positioning the prosthesis.

Should the bone be narrow or of poor quality, these times will be extended as the implants needs a little more time to embed in the bone. Keeping to the timeline for the integration of the implants will undoubtedly mean that when the restorative clinician starts to rehabilitate the implants, they will be perfectly embedded in the maxilla.