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If upon placing an implant your surgeon had elected to leave your implant covered by the gum, a second stage implant uncovering procedure will be necessary in order to attach an implant abutment and to proceed with implant restoration.

The second stage surgical procedure usually takes between 15-30 minutes for each implant fixture that had been placed. Some specialists have an additional fee for this procedure, whereas others do not. If you would like to know the total cost of your implant surgery remember to ask your surgical specialist whether there will be an additional charge for the second stage implant uncovering.