What Are Dental Implants, and Who Is a Good Candidate for Them?
Dental implants are a long-lasting, natural-looking solution for replacing missing teeth. They’re designed to restore both the function and appearance of your smile—allowing you to eat, speak, and smile with confidence.
🦷 What Is a Dental Implant?
A dental implant is an artificial tooth root made of biocompatible titanium, surgically placed into the jawbone. Once it heals and fuses with the bone (a process called osseointegration), a crown, bridge, or denture is attached to complete the restoration.
A dental implant typically includes:
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Implant post (screwed into the bone)
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Abutment (connector)
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Crown (the visible part of the tooth)
✅ Benefits of Dental Implants
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Look, feel, and function like natural teeth
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Preserve jawbone and prevent facial sagging
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Allow you to eat all types of food comfortably
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Do not affect neighboring teeth (unlike bridges)
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Extremely durable—can last 15+ years or even a lifetime with care
👤 Who Is a Good Candidate for Dental Implants?
You may be a suitable candidate if you:
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Have one or more missing or badly damaged teeth
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Have healthy gums and no active gum disease
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Have sufficient jawbone density (or are open to bone grafting)
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Are non-smokers or willing to quit during the healing phase
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Are in generally good health (conditions like uncontrolled diabetes may affect healing)
💡 Age is not a barrier! Dental implants are ideal for adults of all ages—whether you’ve lost a tooth recently or years ago.
❌ When Are Implants Not Recommended?
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For children (jaw still developing)
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If there’s severe bone loss and grafting is not an option
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For patients unwilling to commit to proper oral hygiene or follow-up care
🏥 Dental Implants at Smile Care Dental and Implant Centre
At our clinic in Viman Nagar, Pune, we offer:
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Thorough consultation with 3D imaging
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Customized implant plans (single tooth, multiple teeth, or full mouth)
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Safe, sterile, and comfortable surgical procedures
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Post-op care and regular follow-up
📅 Ready to Restore Your Smile?
Book an implant consultation with us and take the first step toward confident, long-lasting tooth replacement.
📍 Smile Care Dental and Implant Centre
1st Floor, Vaishali Apartments, Dattamandir Chowk, Viman Nagar, Pune – 411014
📧 [email protected]
📞 +91-20-26634013 / +91-9325337433