January 9, 2026 · Updated: November 12, 2026
If a decayed tooth has reached a point where it can no longer be saved, it is time for extraction. One of the best methods to preserve bone structure, function, and appearance after tooth extraction is dental implants. For this reason, the timeline for tooth extraction and dental implants has become a frequently asked question. You will find a detailed explanation of this topic in our blog post.
So how long does it all take? Roughly 6 months from extraction to the final crown when the implant goes in on the same day. If the gum has to heal first, add 1–2 months — 7–8 months in total. Most of that time is spent at home while the bone grows around the implant; the trips to Antalya themselves are short.
What happens after a tooth extraction?
After a tooth extraction, both the gum and the space created by the tooth root begin to heal. It takes 4–6 weeks for the injured area to heal completely and be ready for implant treatment.
However, due to the body’s natural healing process, the jawbone does not receive stimulation because there is no tooth root. As a result, bone volume begins to decrease and the bone gradually thins. Within the first year after extraction, a significant reduction in bone volume is commonly observed in the area. For this reason, dentists often prefer to place dental implants immediately after tooth extraction. However, this may not be suitable for every patient. The procedure of placing an implant immediately after tooth extraction is called an immediate dental implant. An implant placed after the area has healed is called a delayed dental implant.
Immediate dental implant timeline
When an immediate dental implant is planned, the patient comes to the clinic. Local anaesthesia is administered, and the tooth is extracted without damaging the tissues surrounding the tooth root. The space created by the removal of the tooth root is widened slightly for the implant. Finally, the implant is placed. After the implant screw is placed, there are some gaps around the edges. This is a natural result. Bone graft material is added to these gaps to provide support for implant. A temporary tooth is fitted if the gap is at the front. For back teeth it is usually left out, so nothing disturbs the healing (it can still be added on day 2 if the patient asks). The patient is sent home.
Initial healing takes place within 15 days after this stage. Then, a 6-month osseointegration period follows. Even though the gums heal, the jawbone must also heal and fuse with the implant. At the end of this period, the patient returns to Antalya, for a second visit of about 3 days. The implant is checked, and the permanent dental restoration is prepared and placed. The dental implant procedure is completed in Turkey.
This treatment has three major advantages. Firstly, two procedures are performed under local anaesthesia. Secondly, time is saved. Thirdly, the implant screw is placed before bone resorption occurs, and bone density is preserved.
Delayed dental implant timeline
Immediate implant placement after tooth extraction is not suitable for every patient. In patients with uncontrolled gum recession, implants may become exposed. Therefore, the area is allowed to heal and the problem is treated. Additionally, some patients, particularly those with insufficient thickness in the front dental arch, require waiting for the extracted area to heal.
After having their teeth extracted, patients wait 1-2 months for the area to heal. They then come to Turkey by appointment. Here, the necessary examination is performed and a treatment plan is prepared. The implant is placed during this first visit, which takes about 3 days (temporary teeth are fitted for front teeth). They return to their countries and stay in contact with their dentists. Six months later, the implant fully integrates with the jawbone, and they come to Turkey. At this stage, the implants are checked, and permanent crowns are placed.
There is one crucial point to note regarding delayed dental implant treatment. Normally, patients should visit the dentist 1-2 months after tooth extraction. However, if patients delay treatment, bone loss in the area continues. A delayed implant can lead to a more complex and costly treatment.
In conclusion,
if you have a tooth extracted and receive immediate implant treatment, you will need a 6-month period to fully recover. If you receive an implant after the tooth extraction site has healed, the process will take an additional one to two months. With delayed dental implant treatment, you will need a 7–8 month period to fully recover from the tooth extraction.
Frequently asked questions
Sometimes the same day. If the bone and gum around the tooth are healthy, the implant can be placed straight after the extraction. Infection or thin bone changes things — the area is then left to heal for 1–2 months first. Waiting much longer than that is rarely a good idea, because the bone keeps shrinking once the root has gone.
Yes, in many cases. The tooth comes out, the socket is shaped a little, and the implant goes in during the same session under local anaesthesia. Any small gaps around it are packed with bone graft. The X-rays and 3D scan taken at the first visit show whether this suits a particular patient.
Not at the front. A temporary tooth goes in there, so the gap does not show while the implant heals. Back teeth are different. The temporary is usually left out, as biting on it could disturb the healing — and a gap at the back is rarely noticed anyway. Patients who would still like one can ask for it on day 2.
It comes in two stages. The gum settles in about two weeks. The bone is far slower: it needs around 6 months to fuse with the implant, and the permanent crown is fitted only after that.
Two, each lasting about 3 days. The first covers the examination, the scans and the implant itself. The second comes roughly 6 months later, once the bone has healed, and that is when the permanent crown goes on.
The jawbone keeps thinning. Without a root to load it, the bone in that spot shrinks, and most of the loss happens in the first year. Leave it long enough and a bone graft may be needed before an implant can go in — a longer and more costly route. Read more in when is it too late to get dental implants.