**6. Time**

Historically the integration of implants was based on the data collected on natural bone healing and the integration times of the early non-coated implants developed by Branemark. A healing phase of 4–6 months was not uncommon and in many practices all implants were placed in this specified healing time frame.

The issue with this is that every individual is unique. Though the majority of individuals fall into the averages for the time required for integration, the advent of new technology and the differences in individual biology can greatly alter the time to restoration.
