A dental implant is a small, biocompatible titanium post that acts as an artificial tooth root. It is surgically placed into your jawbone, where it naturally fuses with the bone to provide a permanent, sturdy foundation for a replacement crown, bridge, or denture.

Ideal candidates have good general and oral health, healthy gum tissues, and adequate jawbone density to support the implant. If you have suffered bone loss, we can often perform a preliminary bone grafting procedure at our Satellite clinic to rebuild the foundation and make implants a viable option for you.

Most patients are pleasantly surprised to find that the procedure involves minimal discomfort. We perform the surgery under local anesthesia to ensure you feel no pain during placement. Any mild post-operative soreness usually settles within 3 to 5 days and can be managed easily with standard pain medication.

While the actual surgical placement of a single implant only takes about 30 to 60 minutes, the overall process happens in phases. The implant must heal and fuse with your jawbone—a process called osseointegration—which typically takes 3 to 6 months before the final permanent crown can be attached.

Unlike natural teeth, titanium implants cannot get cavities or decay. With proper care, excellent daily oral hygiene, and regular dental checkups, dental implants are designed to be a permanent solution that can last a lifetime.

In certain ideal clinical cases, we can perform "immediate loading," where the implant is placed on the exact same day the tooth is extracted. However, if there is infection or insufficient bone, a healing period of 4 to 6 months after extraction is required before the jawbone is strong enough for an implant.

The All-on-4® system is an advanced technique that replaces an entire upper or lower arch of missing teeth using just four strategically placed dental implants. This is an excellent, minimally invasive solution for patients requiring full mouth restorations or those who have lost significant bone density in the back of the jaw.

Implant rejection is extremely rare, as dental implants boast a highly predictable success rate of over 95%. Because they are made of highly biocompatible titanium, allergic reactions are practically unheard of. The rare complications that do occur are usually linked to smoking or poor oral hygiene during the healing process.

Immediately following the surgery, you should stick to a diet of cool liquids and soft foods like smoothies, yogurt, and mashed potatoes. You must avoid hard, crunchy, sticky, or spicy foods for the first week to allow the delicate surgical site to heal undisturbed.

The total cost varies based on the number of missing teeth, the type of restoration (single crown versus an All-on-4 arch), and whether preliminary procedures like bone grafting or sinus lifts are required. We recommend booking a consultation at our Satellite clinic so our specialists can evaluate your jawbone and provide a precise, customized estimate.