Dental Implant — What Is It?
Dental Implants use titanium roots surgically placed in the jawbone to replace missing teeth. The bone integrates with the implant (osseointegration); a crown is placed on top. Single tooth, multiple teeth, or full arch (All-on-4/6) options.
Who Is It For?
- Missing teeth (single, multiple, or full arch)
- Adequate bone (or with grafting)
- Healthy gums
- Healthy candidates
Important: Smoking and uncontrolled diabetes affect success — discuss with dentist.
Treatment Process
1
Evaluation
3D scan; bone, gum, occlusion assessed.
2
Implant placement
Titanium implant surgically placed in jawbone.
3
Healing
3-6 months osseointegration.
4
Crown placement
Custom crown placed on healed implant.
When Does The Effect Show?
Functional and aesthetic restoration after 3-6 months. Lasts 25+ years with proper care.
Aftercare Instructions
- Soft diet for first weeks
- Excellent oral hygiene
- Regular dental check-ups
- Avoid smoking (affects success)
- Mouthguard if grinding
Risks and Side Effects
High success rate (95%+) with experienced surgeon:
- Implant failure (rare with proper case selection)
- Infection (managed with antibiotics)
- Sinus involvement (upper teeth — managed)
- Nerve injury (rare)
- Implant rejection (very rare)
Frequently Asked Questions
25+ years with proper care.
Few days for surgery; 3-6 months for crown.
Full arch on 4 implants — for total tooth loss; cost-effective.
Sometimes — assessed in evaluation.
Minimal — managed with local anesthesia and painkillers.