While there is some variation in procedure, the following outlines the basic steps required for dental implant placement. 

The first portion of the procedure is done at your specialist's office. The gum covering the area is gently folded back and the underlying bone prepared to receive the implant. The extent of the bone preparation is dependent on the number of implants required. The implant(s) are then placed, and the gum sutured. The implant should fully integrate into the bone after 3 to 6 months.

At this point, a custom-designed crown is fitted over the post by Dr. Kindred at Kindred Dental in Washington D.C.. The details of the procedure change slightly with the structure of the implant used.