Dental Implants

Treatment time: single implant 30–60 minutes (placement) • Osseointegration: 3–6 months • Final restoration: within 3–9 months depending on protocol

What are dental implants?

Dental implants are biocompatible titanium (or titanium-alloy/zirconia) posts surgically inserted into the jawbone to replace missing tooth roots. Once integrated, they support crowns, bridges or implant-retained dentures to restore chewing, speech and aesthetics.

Who is a candidate?

• Patients missing one or more teeth with adequate bone volume (or who can undergo bone grafting).
• Good oral hygiene and controlled systemic health (smoking and uncontrolled diabetes may affect outcomes).
• Patients seeking a fixed, long-lasting solution compared with removable dentures or tooth-supported bridges.

When to choose implants?

Choose implants to restore function and appearance when you want a permanent solution that preserves adjacent teeth (no shaving required for bridges) and maintains jawbone health by providing functional loading.

Comparison with other options

• Vs bridges: implants avoid altering adjacent healthy teeth and offer better long-term bone preservation.
• Vs removable dentures: implants provide superior stability, comfort and chewing efficiency; overdentures can be implant-retained for patients lacking full fixed options.

Pre-op assessment & tests

• Clinical dental exam, periodontal assessment and oral hygiene optimisation.
• Panoramic X-ray and CBCT (3D) imaging to evaluate bone volume, anatomy and planning for implant position.
• Medical history and blood tests if indicated; smoking cessation advice and antibiotic prophylaxis per protocol.

Treatment day & what to expect

Local anaesthesia ± sedation. Implant placed into prepared bone site; healing cap placed and site sutured. Immediate provisional tooth may be possible in selected cases; otherwise a healing period allows osseointegration before final crown placement.

How implants are placed (short)

Incision → osteotomy (drilling) into bone → implant insertion → closure with sutures. After 3–6 months of healing, an abutment and final prosthetic crown or bridge are attached.

Benefits

• Natural function and aesthetics — feel and act like natural teeth.
• Preservation of adjacent teeth and jawbone structure.
• High long-term success rates with appropriate maintenance.

Expected timeline & results

• Immediate: minor swelling and discomfort, soft diet for 24–48 hours.
• 3–6 months: osseointegration phase — avoid heavy loading until confirmed.
• After restoration: normal chewing function restored; maintenance with excellent oral hygiene and regular dental visits.

Post-op care & instructions

• Soft diet initially, gentle oral hygiene avoiding the surgical site; chlorhexidine mouthwash as advised.
• Avoid smoking and follow antibiotic/analgesic prescriptions; attend follow-up for suture removal and implant checks.
• Long-term maintenance with regular cleaning appointments and home care to prevent peri-implantitis.

Tourmedx implant packages

Our packages include pre-op CBCT planning, surgeon and prosthodontist coordination, accommodation, transfers, and virtual follow-up. Ask about full-arch solutions, immediate-load protocols and financing options.