The short answer: most people complete dental implant treatment in 3 to 6 visits, spread over a few months. Your exact number depends on the type of case, healing, and whether bone grafting is needed. Here is how we map it out at Aria Dental Implant Center in Phoenix.
Visit 1: Consultation and 3D CT Scan
- Meet the doctor, review goals, and get a complimentary 3D CT scan.
- We check bone, bite, and medical history, then give you clear options and pricing.
Visit 2: Surgery Day
- We place the implant or implants.
- For full-arch All-on-4, you leave with a fixed healing bridge within about 24 hours, so you are not without teeth.
Visit 3: Post-Op Check
- We confirm healing, adjust your bite, and review home care.
- If you had a single implant, this visit is quick and focused on comfort.
Visit 4: Scan or Impression For Your Final Tooth
- After the implant fuses to bone, we take digital scans for your crown or final full-arch bridge.
- Because we have an in-house digital lab with a seven-person team, many steps are faster and easier to adjust.
Visit 5: Try-In or Delivery
- Single implant: we place the abutment and crown.
- All-on-4: you may have a try-in for fit and speech, then we deliver the final bridge when ready.
Visit 6: Maintenance And Warranty Check
- Most patients return every 3–6 months for cleanings and checks.
- We coach you on water-flossing and cleaning under the bridge to protect the gums and implants.
Typical Visit Counts By Treatment
Single Tooth Implant
- 3–4 visits total: consult, surgery, scan, final crown.
- Add one more visit if bone grafting or a sinus lift is needed.
Implant Bridge or Multiple Implants
- 4–5 visits: consult, surgery, post-op, scan, delivery.
- Complex bites may add a try-in.
All-on-4 Full-Arch
- 3–6 visits: consult and CT, surgery with next-day fixed teeth, follow-ups, scans, and final delivery. Our in-house lab helps limit extra trips by keeping design and milling under one roof.
What Can Change The Number Of Visits?
- Bone quality and healing speed
- Smoking, diabetes, or medications
- Bite forces and grinding
- Your timeline goals (for example, a big life event)
We will tell you upfront how many visits your plan will likely need and why. Our goal is smart planning, fewer surprises, and a smile that lasts.
Why Patients Choose Aria
- Clear first visit: complimentary 3D CT, honest pros and cons, and no pressure.
- Experience and control: full-service digital lab on site for faster adjustments.
- Easy communication: we speak English, Spanish, Arabic, and Farsi.
Ready To See Your Timeline?
Book your free 3D CT consult at Aria Dental Implant Center, 12320 N. 32nd Street, Suite 3, Phoenix, AZ 85032. Call (602) 877-0429. We will scan, plan, and map your exact number of visits in plain language.
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