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56 | GETYOURSMILEBACK:EVERYTHINGYOUNEEDTOKNOW... *** 3 - 6 MONTHS LATER*** Appointment 4: Impressions are taken for the crown (or replace- ment “tooth”) Appointment 5: The crown (or replacement “tooth” we see above the gum line) is attached to the integrated implant with an abutment As you can see, there are a few appointments associated with even the simplest case involving a single dental implant. However, while it’s true that a drawback to dental implants is the amount of time it takes for them to heal and fully integrate into the jawbone, the long-term benefits can far outweigh the minor inconvenience of the “wait time.”