Implant timelines are set by osseointegration and grafting, not by the brand
Placement to final prosthesis typically runs two to six months, and most of that is waiting. Bone grafting or a sinus lift extends it further, independently of which manufacturer is used.
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A dental implant places a fixture in the jawbone at the site of a lost tooth and connects a prosthesis to it. The overall schedule is governed by the osseointegration wait.
Researching implants surfaces manufacturers and materials first. But what sets the duration and number of visits is the state of the jawbone, and that does not change with the product.
What the schedule is made of
| Stage | Character |
|---|---|
| Placement surgery | Short |
| Osseointegration wait | Most of the schedule |
| Final prosthesis | A separate visit |
Placement to final prosthesis is generally two to six months. Where bone volume or density is insufficient and a bone graft or sinus lift is required, it runs longer. The first thing to establish at consultation is therefore not the product but:
- Whether grafting applies in your case
- Whether a sinus lift is involved, for the upper jaw
- How much that adds to the total timeline and visit count
What labelling establishes
Checking six clinics near Nowon Station against clinic information and HIRA filings on 12 August 2026, labelling diverged on:
| Item | Measured |
|---|---|
| Oral and maxillofacial surgery listed as a department | 2 of 6 |
| Implant manufacturers disclosed | 3 disclosed (1–4 brands) · 3 undisclosed |
| Imaging equipment | Panoramic and CT-class equipment listed by most |
Clinics disclosing several manufacturers sit alongside clinics disclosing none. Manufacturer disclosure is verifiable but is not an index of prognosis or duration. Listing oral and maxillofacial surgery, by contrast, is a filed department and is worth noting where surgical work such as grafting or a sinus lift is involved.
Reading survival figures
Implant survival is summarised in a ten-year systematic review and a twenty-year meta-analysis. Those values shift with the population, sites and follow-up conditions included, so they do not transfer directly to an individual prognosis. What is worth establishing at consultation is not the average survival rate but what your particular bone condition adds to the plan.
From the source
An implant generally takes two to six months from placement to final prosthesis, because the fixture needs to osseointegrate with the jawbone, and it runs longer where bone grafting or a sinus lift is also required.
Most of it is waiting. The surgery itself is short; the time spent waiting for bone to attach sets the whole schedule.
— Six Nowon implant clinics compared on department listings and disclosed manufacturers (faqnfaq, 12 Aug 2026; in Korean)
Related literature
- Howe MS, Keys W, Richards D. Long-term (10-year) dental implant survival — A systematic review and sensitivity meta-analysis. J Dent 2019;84:9-21. PMID 30904559 → Systematically synthesises ten-year implant survival with a sensitivity meta-analysis.
- Kupka JR, et al. How far can we go? A 20-year meta-analysis of dental implant survival rates. Clin Oral Investig 2024;28(10):541. PMID 39305362 → A meta-analysis of implant survival extending to twenty years.
Sources: clinic information and HIRA filings as checked on 12 August 2026 (per the source article). This entry offers no diagnosis or treatment guidance; indication is a clinical judgement. Last checked 2026-08-24.
Frequently asked questions
How long does a dental implant take?
Typically two to six months from placement to final prosthesis, because the fixture needs time to osseointegrate with the jawbone. Bone grafting or a sinus lift extends it.
Does choosing a manufacturer change the timeline?
The timeline is governed by the volume and density of the jawbone and whether grafting is needed, not by the manufacturer. Disclosed brands are a verifiable labelling item, but not a determinant of scheduling.
What survival rates are reported for implants?
A systematic review at the ten-year mark and a twenty-year meta-analysis have both been published. Reported values vary with the study population and conditions, so they do not transfer directly to an individual prognosis.