A one-stage implant, also known as a nonsubmergible or single-stage implant, is an endosseous dental implant designed to be placed following a one-stage surgery protocol. The implant is designed with a transmucosal coronal portion. Usually the transmucosal portion and the implant are one piece with no microgap. A one-stage implant is often used when the patient has very good bone quality and density ensuring that the implant will be stable upon placement. A one-stage implant places a healing abutment into the bone at the time of a one-stage surgery. The tissues around the abutment are given time to heal for up to six months before the prosthesis is attached. One-stage implants may also be used in areas of the mouth where cosmetic appearance is not a significant issue. For patients who do not have good bone quality or who have insufficient bone, a two-stage implant procedure may be utilized.