Today, with the use of state-of-the-art surgical techniques it is possible in select cases to place dental implants that are ready for that “same day” restoration with natural looking temporary teeth. This approach not only offers significant cosmetic benefits, it eliminates the need for a second minor surgical procedure to uncover the dental implants for the placement of the permanent crowns. Once the dental implant is fully integrated with your natural bone, which is typically within three to six months of implant placement, the initial temporary crown can be readily replaced with a fully functional and beautiful permanent crown.