The simple answer is "no", provided that sufficient bone is available to accept the implant. The procedures can all be done in the oral surgery office, and are generally performed under IV sedation or general anesthesia.
The implant is usually placed in two steps:
In the first stage surgery the implant root component is inserted into the bone site.
| An incision is made and the over-lying gum tissue is gently displaced. This exposes the bone at the site where the implant is to be placed. |  |
| Once a channel is prepared, the area is ready for the implant to be placed. This part of the procedure takes about 5 minutes. |  |
| The implant is gently tapped or screwed into place. |  |
| The gum tissue is repositioned and closed with stitches. |  |
This surgery generally takes about 60 minutes to complete. After 10 days the stitches are removed and the buried implant is allowed to heal for about five months. During this time, bone grows into the implant surface to secure it.
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