How Many Appointments Does a Single Implant Take?
in Phoenix, AZ
A single dental implant takes four to six appointments in most cases: the exam with a 3D image, the placement surgery, a short healing check, the abutment and impression visit, and the crown fitting. An extraction or bone graft in front adds a visit or two of its own. The visits are short; the months between two of them belong to the bone. Dr. Taylor Field at Sonoran Dental Arts in Phoenix lists your visits in the written plan. Call (602) 861-0505.
A single implant takes four to six appointments in most cases, and every one of them is short. This page lists the visits in order, what adds one, and why the gaps between them are longer than the visits themselves.
Dr. Taylor Field lists your visits in the written plan at Sonoran Dental Arts in Phoenix, so you know the count before anything starts.
Know Your Visit Count Before You Start
The written plan from the exam lists every visit your case needs and what each one is for, next to one price. Nothing starts before your yes.
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The Visits, in Order
For an implant in a healed site, the typical sequence is five visits:
- The exam and 3D image, where the site is measured and the plan is written.
- The placement surgery, usually under an hour for a single implant.
- A short healing check a week or two later.
- The abutment and impression visit, once the bone has fused.
- The crown fitting, a few weeks after the impression.
What happens inside each visit is walked through on the implant stages page.
What Adds Visits
An extraction adds one surgical visit, unless your socket qualifies for same-day extraction and implant, in which case the two share an appointment. A bone graft adds its own placement visit and a check of its own. A temporary tooth for a visible gap adds a short fitting. The healing windows between an extraction and the implant are on implant after an extraction.
Short Visits, Long Calendar
Add the visits up and the chair time for a single implant is a few hours in total. The calendar runs months anyway, because the gap between the placement and the abutment visit is the bone fusing to the implant, and that part cannot be scheduled faster. The placement is the only visit most patients plan recovery time around; the others fit into an ordinary day. Where the months go is laid out on how long the implant process takes.
How It Works at Sonoran Dental Arts
The written plan from the exam lists every visit your case needs and what each one is for, next to the implant fee of $2,000–$2,400 and any lines your case adds. Nothing starts before you have agreed to it. What one finished tooth costs is on implant cost per tooth, the line items are on what's included in an implant price, and full pricing is on the dental implant cost page.
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Common questions
How many appointments does a single implant take?
Four to six in most cases: the exam with a 3D image, the placement surgery, a healing check, the abutment and impression visit, and the crown fitting. Prep work like an extraction or graft adds a visit or two.
How long is each appointment?
Short. The placement surgery usually runs under an hour for a single implant, and the other visits are shorter still. Total chair time across the whole treatment is a few hours.
Can any of the visits be combined?
Sometimes. An extraction and the placement can share one visit when the socket qualifies, and a small graft can be placed alongside the implant. The 3D image at the exam decides what your case supports.
Why are the visits so far apart?
The long gap, between placement and the abutment visit, is the bone fusing to the implant. It takes roughly three to six months and cannot be scheduled faster without risking the implant.
Will I need time off work?
The placement is the only visit most patients plan recovery time around, and soreness typically runs a few days. The other visits fit into an ordinary day.
Is each appointment billed separately?
The written estimate prices the treatment, with the implant at $2,000–$2,400, and names anything your case adds as its own line before work starts. Dr. Field confirms your exact price in writing after the exam.
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Neighborhoods We Serve Near Phoenix, AZ 85020
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Patients visit us from neighborhoods across North Central Phoenix, including Squaw Peak, Biltmore Greens, and Dreamy Draw Homes, thanks to our convenient location near Glendale Ave and 16th Street. We are located near Glendale Avenue and 16th Street in the heart of North Central Phoenix, Sonoran Dental Arts proudly serves a wide range of surrounding communities. Whether you’re in the Biltmore area or tucked near the trails of Piestewa Peak, we’re your trusted neighborhood dental provider. Our patients come from:
- Squaw Peak
- Squaw Peak Foothills
- Biltmore Highlands
- Dreamy Draw Homes
- Canterra at Squaw Peak Condominiums
- Lincoln Vista
- Desierto Sierra
- The Pointe
- Biltmore Vista
- Biltmore Greens
- Biltmore Courts
- Biltmore Colony
- Biltmore Villas
- Arizona Biltmore Estates
- Granada Park
- Lincoln Vistas
- Madison Village
- Estate Monterra
- Rolling Hills Estates
- Tonka Vista
- Hopi Vista
- Patio Del Sol
- Torre Blanca
- Royal Crest Villa
- Ocotillo Manor
- Gatewood Manor
- East Orangewood
- Orangewood Heights
- New NorthTown
- Navea Ventura
- La Mirada Condominiums
- Madison Meadows
- Luci’s at the Orchard Area
- Arizona Sunburst Inn vicinity
- Madison Rose Lane Area
- Bethany Estates
- Piestewa Peak Neighborhood
- The Pointe at Squaw Peak Resort Area
- Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Area
- Sprouts Farmers Market Neighborhood (Glendale & 16th)
If you’re located in or near any of these neighborhoods, Dr. Taylor Field and the Sonoran Dental Arts team are here to provide top-quality, patient-centered dental care close to home. Explore our General Dentistry, Family Dentistry, Kids Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Implant Services, Invisalign, and Emergency Dental Care to see how we can serve you.
Life in North Central Phoenix is full. Work commutes. Weekend hikes. Quick dinners with friends. When you’re balancing all that, your smile should be the last thing holding you back. That’s where dental implants come in. They restore confidence. They keep life moving—whether you’re near Squaw Peak, Dreamy Draw, or grabbing coffee by Luci’s at the Orchard.
In the Squaw Peak Foothills and Dreamy Draw Homes, mornings often start outdoors. The trails are busy, the sun comes up fast, and neighbors are out early. Missing teeth or a loose denture can make those moments feel smaller than they should. Dental implants bring stability back. You laugh without worry. You share a trail snack or coffee and feel like yourself again.
The Biltmore neighborhoods have their own rhythm. Biltmore Highlands, Arizona Biltmore Estates, Biltmore Greens, Biltmore Vista—here life is busy and polished. Business lunches at the Biltmore, family nights out, evenings with friends. Implants fit naturally into this lifestyle because they look and function like real teeth. You don’t think about them. You just live.
Closer to Granada Park or Madison Meadows, afternoons mean school pickups, sports practices, and grocery stops. Families move quickly. Nobody wants dental care that slows everything down. With implants, you can eat the meals you want, smile without hesitation, and get back to what matters. No adhesives. No slipping. Just strong, reliable teeth.
Evenings near Lincoln Vista, Tonka Vista, and Rolling Hills Estates are for winding down. Neighbors chat. Kids ride bikes. Dinner happens at home or a favorite local spot. For many, enjoying those meals fully wasn’t always possible. Implants change that. Steak, crunchy veggies, fresh bread—they’re all back on the table. Life tastes better again.
Weekends at The Pointe Resort or gatherings near Canterra at Squaw Peak Condominiums bring people together. It’s laughter in photos. It’s toasts at celebrations. It’s casual moments that deserve a confident smile. Implants give you that. They don’t come out. They don’t shift. They’re built to last.
This community is close-knit. From East Orangewood to Navea Ventura, from Torre Blanca to Patio Del Sol, people share recommendations. A dental office earns trust when care feels personal. Dental implants are more than a procedure—they’re a step toward comfort, security, and enjoying life in the neighborhoods you love.
Living near Piestewa Peak or the Glendale and 16th Street corridor means convenience matters. You want treatment that’s close to home, not across town. Implants make long-term dental health simple. They protect your jaw, preserve your smile, and free you from constant repairs.
If you’re in Squaw Peak, Dreamy Draw, the Biltmore communities, or any of the neighborhoods nearby, know that implants are an option designed for real life here. Strong. Natural. Lasting. A solution that fits where you live, eat, play, and connect. That’s how dental implants help you keep pace with Phoenix—and enjoy every part of it.