There are two interpretations of “how long does it take to get a dental implant”, which need to be analyzed on a case-by-case basis. First, it can be understood as the time required for the dental implant procedure, which is usually related to the complexity of the procedure, the number of teeth to be implanted, the condition of the patient’s alveolar bone, the need to implant bone powder, and even the cooperation of the patient. The procedure can be completed in a few minutes for the fast ones, while the complex ones may take a whole day to do. Generally, the time required for a single dental implant is about 30 minutes. The second understanding is how long it takes for a dental implant to grow after placement, which depends on the condition of the soft and hard tissues of the patient’s mouth and the complexity of the surgery. Usually, without bone grafting, the healing period after implantation is 3-4 months for the lower jaw and 4-6 months for the upper jaw, with an additional 3-6 months if bone grafting is present. However, with the continuous updating of materials and technology, some of the current implants can even be permanently restored with crowns on the same day of surgery, and this concept and approach will be further tested by time. In addition, during the recovery period of dental implants, it is necessary to avoid spicy stimulation and too cold and too hot food, and to focus on light and easy to chew food.