Missing teeth
Dental implants
An implant replaces the root of a missing tooth with a small titanium post. Once the bone has healed around it, a crown made for your mouth is fixed on top, so the new tooth looks and works like your own.
5.0 on Google from 93 reviewsYour implant, step by step
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Step 1 of 7
Check-up and X-ray
The dentist examines the gap and takes an X-ray to see how much bone there is, and where nerves and sinuses lie.
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Step 2 of 7
Planning the implant
The implant's position, angle and size are planned on the X-ray, so it sits safely in the bone and lines up with your bite.
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Step 3 of 7
Placing the implant
With the area numbed, the titanium implant is placed in the jawbone. Most people feel pressure rather than pain.
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Step 4 of 7
Healing
Over roughly three to six months, the bone grows tightly around the implant's threads. This bond is what makes it strong.
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Step 5 of 7
The abutment
A small connector is fitted on top of the implant. It rises through the gum to hold the new tooth.
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Step 6 of 7
A crown that matches
The crown is made in a shade chosen to match your own teeth, then fixed onto the abutment.
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Step 7 of 7
Bite check and follow-up
The dentist checks how your teeth meet and fine-tunes the crown if needed. Regular check-ups keep the implant healthy.
Ways an implant can replace teeth
The dentist recommends what suits you after your check-up and, if needed, an X-ray.
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Single-tooth implant
One implant and one crown replace a single missing tooth, without filing down the teeth on either side.
An implant takes the place of the root, and a crown made for your mouth sits on top. The teeth next to the gap are left untouched.
Best for
- One missing tooth
- Healthy neighbouring teeth you would rather not file down for a bridge
What it involves
Placing the implant, a few months of healing, then the abutment and crown.
The parts
Crown · Abutment · Implant
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Implant bridge
When several teeth in a row are missing, two implants can hold a bridge of three or more new teeth.
Instead of one implant for every missing tooth, two implants hold a fixed bridge. The tooth in the middle rests on the gum between them.
Best for
- Three or more missing teeth in a row
- Fewer implants than one per tooth
What it involves
Placing two implants, healing, then fitting the bridge.
The parts
Bridge of three teeth · Abutments · Two implants
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Implant-supported denture
For a jaw with no teeth, a few implants hold a full denture firmly, so it does not slip when you eat or speak.
A full denture clips onto two to four implants. It stays firmly in place when you eat and speak, and you can still take it out to clean it.
Best for
- No teeth in a jaw
- A denture that is loose or slips
What it involves
Placing the implants, healing, then a denture made with clips that fit the attachments.
The parts
Removable denture · Clip-on attachments · Implants
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All-on-X full arch
A full arch of fixed teeth held by four to six implants. Only the dentist removes it.
A complete arch of teeth is fixed onto four to six implants. The back implants are often angled to make the most of the bone, so a bone graft may not be needed.
Best for
- No teeth, or failing teeth, across a whole jaw
- Wanting fixed teeth rather than a denture you take out
What it involves
Placing the implants, healing, then the final fixed bridge. The dentist will tell you whether a temporary bridge can be fitted while you heal.
The parts
Fixed full-arch bridge · Back implants angled · Four to six implants
Is an implant right for you?
- You are missing one or more teeth, from decay, gum disease or an injury.
- Your gums are healthy, or can be treated first.
- There is enough bone in your jaw to hold the implant. An X-ray shows this.
- You would like a fixed tooth rather than one you take out.
Smoking and uncontrolled diabetes can slow healing. Tell the dentist about your health and any medicines at your check-up.
Looking after your implant
- Eat soft food on that side for the first few days.
- Brush and floss around the implant every day, just like a natural tooth.
- If you smoke, stopping helps the implant heal and last longer.
- Keep your follow-up visits so the dentist can check the gum and bone around it.
Dr. Tabassum Ajmal
Dentist and prosthodontist
Your treatment is planned and carried out by Dr. Tabassum, who leads the clinic on Nasir Bagh Road. She explains each step, and what it costs, before anything starts.
Questions about implants
Can't find yours? Ask the booking assistant, or message the clinic on WhatsApp.
How long does the whole treatment take?
It usually happens in stages over a few months: placing the implant, letting the bone heal around it, then fitting the crown. The dentist will give you a timeline after checking your bone.
Does getting an implant hurt?
The area is numbed first, so you should feel pressure rather than pain. Some soreness and swelling for a few days afterwards is normal.
How long does an implant last?
With good cleaning and regular check-ups, an implant can last for many years. The crown on top may need replacing one day because of normal wear.
What if I don't have enough bone?
The dentist checks the bone on an X-ray. If there is not enough, a bone graft may be needed first. You will be told if this applies to you.
Why is the price not listed?
The cost depends on how many teeth are replaced, the type of crown, and whether extra steps such as a bone graft are needed. The dentist explains your options and what each costs after your check-up, before anything starts.
Talk to the clinic about implants
Book a check-up. The dentist examines you and explains your options, how long each takes and what it costs, before anything starts.
1st Floor, Al-Sayed Tower, Nasir Bagh Road, near Amal Labs, Malakandher, Peshawar