Implantology
Dental Implants in Perumbakkam — Cost, Process and Recovery
A dental implant replaces the root of a missing tooth with a titanium post placed into the jawbone. Once the bone fuses to it, a crown is fixed on top. Unlike a bridge, an implant does not require the healthy teeth on either side to be trimmed, and it keeps the jawbone stimulated so the face does not sink in over time.
- CBCT-guided planning for accurate placement
- Internationally certified implant systems
- Single tooth, bridges and full-arch options
- Staged payment across the treatment timeline
Who can have an implant?
Most healthy adults are suitable. The deciding factors are jawbone volume, gum health and control of conditions such as diabetes. Where bone is thin, a graft or sinus lift can build the site up first.
- One missing tooth — a single implant and crown
- Several missing teeth — an implant-supported bridge
- A full arch — four to six implants supporting a fixed bridge
- Loose lower dentures — implant-retained overdentures
The treatment timeline
Implant treatment is deliberately staged. The healing phase, called osseointegration, is what gives an implant its long-term stability.
- Visit 1 — examination, CBCT scan, bone and gum assessment
- Visit 2 — implant placement under local anaesthesia, 30 to 60 minutes
- Healing — three to six months, with a temporary tooth if the gap shows
- Visit 3 — abutment fitting and impressions
- Visit 4 — final zirconia or ceramic crown fitted and bite adjusted
What decides the cost
Implant pricing in Chennai varies mainly by the implant brand, the crown material, and whether any bone grafting is required. We quote each part separately so you can see exactly what you are paying for.
- Implant system and its warranty
- Crown material — metal-ceramic versus full zirconia
- Bone graft or sinus lift, if the site needs building up
- Number of implants and whether a bridge is involved
Aftercare and lifespan
A well-maintained implant can last decades. What ends implant life prematurely is peri-implantitis — gum infection around the implant — which is almost always preventable with cleaning and reviews.
- Brush twice daily and clean around the implant with interdental brushes
- Professional cleaning every six months
- Stop smoking — it is the single biggest risk factor for implant failure
- Wear a night guard if you grind your teeth
Implant treatment without leaving Perumbakkam
Implant treatment runs over several months, so travel matters. Having the planning, surgery, healing reviews and final crown all done on Mettu St in Perumbakkam saves patients from Perumbakkam, Sholinganallur, Medavakkam, Karapakkam, Nookampalayam, Semmancheri, Navalur and the OMR residential blocks repeated trips into the city.
Appointments for placement are scheduled in the quieter part of the day, and post-operative reviews can usually be fitted into an evening slot on your way home along the OMR.
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Frequently asked questions
Is implant surgery painful?
The placement itself is done under local anaesthesia and is not painful. Mild soreness and swelling for two to three days afterwards is normal and controlled with routine painkillers.
How long do dental implants last?
With good hygiene and regular reviews, implants routinely last 15 to 25 years or more. The crown on top may need replacing sooner than the implant itself.
Can I get the implant and crown in one day?
Immediate loading is possible in selected cases with good bone quality, but most patients get a better long-term result with a staged healing period.
Are implants better than a bridge?
In most cases yes, because a bridge requires cutting down two healthy adjacent teeth and does not prevent bone loss under the gap.
Do you take implant patients from outside Perumbakkam?
Yes. Alongside Perumbakkam, implant patients travel to us from Perumbakkam, Sholinganallur, Medavakkam, Karapakkam, Nookampalayam, Semmancheri, Navalur and the OMR residential blocks, and we group appointments where possible to reduce the number of trips.
More answers across every treatment on our dental FAQ hub for Perumbakkam patients.
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