Dental Implants

WHAT ARE DENTAL IMPLANTS ?

Dental implants are one of the most reliable and long-lasting solutions for replacing missing teeth.

An implant is a small titanium post that is gently placed into the jawbone to act as an artificial tooth root. Once it integrates with the bone, a custom-made crown is attached on top, perfectly mimicking the look and function of a natural tooth.

Implants not only restore your smile’s appearance but also feel and function just like real teeth, giving you the confidence to eat, speak, and smile naturally.

WHY DENTAL IMPLANTS ?

Tooth loss can occur at any stage of life — due to injury, accidents, gum disease, decay, or poor oral hygiene. When left untreated, missing teeth can lead to several functional and aesthetic concerns, including:

  • Difficulty in chewing and eating comfortably

  • Speech issues caused by gaps between teeth

  • Facial sagging and wrinkles, as missing teeth fail to support lips and cheeks

  • Jaw or facial pain resulting from an imbalanced bite

  • Tooth decay and gum disease due to food accumulation in empty spaces

  • Shifting or tilting of nearby teeth, causing improper alignment

  • Aged facial appearance and reduced self-confidence

  • Reluctance to smile or speak freely in social settings

    Dental implants effectively address all these challenges by restoring both function and aesthetics. They look, feel, and perform like natural teeth, preventing bone loss and maintaining your facial structure.

    Regardless of age or gender, implants offer a permanent, reliable, and natural-looking solution to replace missing teeth — helping you smile, eat, and live confidently again.

ADVANTAGES OF DENTAL IMPLANTS

  • Dental Implants help restore the lost tooth and become the next best thing to your natural teeth
  • Implants are a durable solution with the potential to even outlive the patient
  • Implants don’t harm the adjacent tooth structure in any manner and protect healthy bone
  • Implants ensure superior appearance and comfort with no speech issue to deal
  • Implants boost your self-esteem for being a perfect solution to the missing tooth
  • Implants give the freedom to enjoy your favorite foods without any worry

DENTAL IMPLANT PROCEDURE

Stages of a Dental Implant Procedure

Getting a dental implant is a step-by-step process designed to ensure comfort, precision, and long-term success.

1. Implant Placement

With modern dentistry techniques, implant placement is comfortable and virtually pain-free — often easier than a tooth extraction.

The procedure begins with preparing the jawbone, where the implantologist creates a small space in the bone to place the titanium implant — mimicking the natural tooth root.
In cases where the bone is insufficient or weak, a bone graft may be recommended to strengthen the area before placement.

Sometimes, a temporary crown is placed to maintain aesthetics while the implant integrates with the bone. This temporary crown is removed once healing is complete.

2. Healing & Integration

Over the next few months, the jawbone naturally fuses with the implant in a process called osseointegration.
This creates a stable, durable foundation for the new tooth — similar to how natural roots support your teeth.

Healing typically takes 3 to 6 months, depending on bone health. Once the implant has fully integrated, your dentist will take an X-ray to confirm readiness for the next stage.

3. Placement of the Permanent Crown

Once the implant is securely integrated, a custom-made crown is fabricated to perfectly match the shape, size, and color of your natural teeth.
Your dentist will take precise impressions of your mouth to ensure the crown blends seamlessly with your smile.

The crown is then securely cemented or screwed onto the implant.
This process usually takes about 2–3 weeks, after which your dentist will guide you on post-implant care to ensure long-term success.

POST-OPERATIVE INSTRUCTIONS FOR DENTAL IMPLANTS

Follow these post-operative instructions after Dental Implant procedure, and never hesitate in consulting the doctor for any question or problem:

  • Avoid touching, spitting or rinsing the wound on the day of surgery. Don’t touch the metal healing abutment jutting through the gum tissue.
  • After implant surgery, it’s normal to have some bleeding or redness in the mouth for 24 hours. To control excessive bleeding, bite on a gauze pad (placed on the bleeding wound) for 30 minutes. If bleeding does not stop, seek further instructions from us.
  • Swelling is natural after surgery. It infact is a sign of good healing. To minimize it, apply an ice pack on the cheek in the surgical area (you can also use a plastic bag or an ice-filled towel). Apply the ice as much as you could for the first 36 hours.
  • Drink lots of fluids but avoid consuming hot beverages. Stick to soft diet on the day of surgery. You can get back to the normal diet once the surgical area is healed. Don’t drink anything using a straw.
  • Start taking pain medication as soon as you feel the effects of the local anesthetic are going down.
  • Healing is not possible without good oral hygiene. Use the prescribed oral rinse while the day after surgery, use the prescribed oral rinse twice – after breakfast and before bed. Rinse for at least 20 seconds and then spit it out. Use warm salt rinses at least 4-5 times a day as well. Be gentle initially while brushing the surgical area to not affect the healing.
  • Do not use, or consume, tobacco products in any form or any type after implants. It not only hinders healing but may also increase the chances of implant failure.
  • Don’t engage in exercise immediately after the surgery or keep it minimal at best. You should know that exercise may cause bleeding or throbbing, and it really happens, stop the activity right away. This may weaken you since you’re not taking normal nourishment.
  • Healing abutments will be placed at the time of implant placement. So, do rinse them frequently and keep them clean. Wait for the stitches to be removed/dissolve and then clean the abutments through gentle massage.

POST IMPLANTS CARE

Good oral hygiene is important not just for your teeth and gums but also for overall wellbeing. Follow these tips to improve your oral health:

  • Brush twice a day to maintain good oral hygiene
  • Choose your toothbrush carefully and go for one with a small head and soft bristles
  • Change your toothbrush after every two to three months to not let frayed or worn-out bristles harm your teeth and gums
  • Go gently & thoroughly and don’t use too much force while brushing as it might cause abrasion
  • Floss at least once a day to keep plaque, bacteria, and foods struck between the teeth out as it helps keep implants in good condition
  • Take proper oral care at home to make your dental implants last a lifetime
  • Use mouth rinses once a day after meals to stay on top of your oral health
  • Don’t eat sticky foods as implants can attract more bacteria that your natural teeth for being artificial in nature
  • Eating and drinking right can help your implants stay out of the harm’s way and such good oral care can make then last forever

Visit the dental clinic regularly and try to achieve good oral hygiene to make your implants last for life.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q.1. How Long Do Dental Implants Lasts?

Dental implants are known to last for very long, especially with proper care. They are known to even outlive the patient in a healthy individual.

Anyone with one or more missing teeth, good oral hygiene, and sufficient jawbone density is generally a good candidate. Even if bone loss has occurred, bone grafting can make implants possible.

No, the procedure is performed under local anesthesia, making it virtually pain-free. Most patients experience minimal discomfort, similar to a simple extraction, and recover within a few days.

With proper care and regular dental checkups, dental implants can last 15 years or more — often a lifetime. Good oral hygiene plays a key role in their longevity.

Dental implants require the same care as natural teeth — brushing twice daily, flossing, and regular professional cleanings. Avoid smoking and maintain routine dental visits to ensure long-term success.