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The Dental Implant Healing Process Step by Step

Dra. Carolina Macareno
Dra. Carolina Macareno
·June 1, 2025·7 min read

Everything you need to know about how dental implants heal: what is normal, what to expect at each stage and how to speed up recovery.

Understanding osseointegration

The healing process of dental implants is fascinating from a biological perspective. Osseointegration, a term coined by Dr. Per-Ingvar Brånemark in the 1950s, describes the process by which living bone grows directly on the titanium implant surface, creating a functional and stable union without intermediate fibrous tissue. This process typically takes 3-6 months.

Dra. Carolina Macareno

Dra. Carolina Macareno

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