An implant replaces a missing tooth with a titanium post placed in the jaw, topped with a crown. It is fixed in place and does not rely on the neighbouring teeth.
A small titanium post is placed into the jawbone where the tooth root used to be. Over the following months the bone grows around it — a process called osseointegration — which anchors the implant. A crown is then attached on top.
Most cases take three to six months from placement to final crown, because the bone needs time to integrate. Some cases allow a temporary crown the same day. If there is not enough bone, a graft is done first and adds several months.
An implant does not involve cutting down the healthy teeth on either side, which a conventional bridge does. It is the more expensive option up front and takes longer, but it replaces a single tooth without affecting its neighbours.
Placement is done under local anaesthetic and most patients report less discomfort than an extraction. Soreness for a few days afterwards is normal.
With good cleaning and regular check-ups an implant can last decades. Gum disease and smoking are the main causes of failure.
You need enough healthy bone and controlled gum health. Uncontrolled diabetes and heavy smoking reduce success rates. Your dentist will assess this with an X-ray.
This page is general information, not dental advice. Treatment suitability, length and cost depend on your own examination — ask the dentist at your consultation.
Dr. Muhammad Younis Baloch
Implant Specialist
Family Dental Clinic & International Basal Implants Center
25+ YearsPMDC verified★ 5.0 (1)
A-1 Al Kosar Plaza Main Entrance Gulzar E Quaid Opp Yasrab CNG Station, Rawalpindi
Dr. Qaiser Masud Sheikh
Prosthodontist
Valley Dental Clinic
20+ YearsPMDC verified★ 5.0 (1)
Shop#1, Basement Rafay Mall, Lane 7, Peshawar Road, Rawalpindi
