The process of getting a single tooth implant typically takes place over the course of several months. The first step is the surgical implantation of the titanium post, which takes about an hour. After the post is implanted, the patient will need to wait for the jawbone to heal and the post to integrate with the bone (a process called osseointegration). Usually, this takes between three and six months. Once the post is fully integrated, the patient will return to the dentist to have the crown attached to the top of the post.