Dental Implants in Gurgaon | Permanent Tooth Replacement-AO

•  A dental implant is a small, precision-engineered titanium screw that is placed surgically into the jawbone at the site of a missing tooth. 
• Titanium is used because of its unique biocompatibility — the bone fuses directly to the implant surface through a biological process called osseointegration, first described by Swedish orthopaedic surgeon Prof. Per-Ingvar Brånemark in the 1950s. 
• This fusion makes the implant a permanent, bone-anchored foundation — the closest modern dentistry can come to replicating a natural tooth root.
• Once the implant has integrated with the bone — typically over a period of twelve to sixteen weeks — a connector called an abutment is attached, onto which a custom-fabricated porcelain crown is placed. 
• The final result looks, feels, and functions like a natural tooth.

              Implants vs. Dentures & Bridges. 

                Compare the options and see why:

• A dental bridge requires the two healthy teeth adjacent to the gap to be permanently reduced and capped to support the replacement tooth. This sacrifices otherwise healthy tooth structure. 
• A removable denture rests on the gums and can become loose over time, leading to discomfort, difficulty eating, and progressive bone resorption underneath.
• A dental implant, by contrast, is entirely self-supported within the bone. 
• It preserves adjacent teeth completely, stimulates the jawbone to prevent bone loss, and 
• functions with the same efficiency as a natural tooth. 
• Research published in the Journal of Oral Implantology confirms that implant-supported restorations demonstrate significantly better long-term outcomes in bone preservation than conventional bridgework.

The vast majority of adults who are missing one or more teeth are suitable candidates for dental implant treatment, provided their general and oral health meets certain criteria. 

Prof. Dr. Anil Sharma and Dr Sonia Sharma conduct a thorough pre-implant assessment at our 

Gurugram clinic before any treatment is planned.

• Patients most suited for dental implant treatment include those with a single missing tooth where an implant avoids cutting the adjacent healthy teeth for a bridge. 
• Patients with multiple missing teeth who are not suitable for a fixed bridge, and 
• Patients who wear full or partial dentures that are uncomfortable or unstable — implants can be used to anchor and stabilise dentures significantly — are also strong candidates. 
• Adults with fully developed jawbones, typically from age 18 onwards, and 
• Patients with adequate bone volume at the implant site are eligible.

Certain conditions require careful evaluation before implant placement. 

• Inadequate bone volume — which can result from long-term tooth absence or previous bone disease — may require bone grafting prior to implant placement. This is a routine procedure at Align Orthodontics. 
• Uncontrolled diabetes, 
• Active periodontal (gum) disease, and 
• Heavy smoking 

                    are factors that can affect osseointegration and will be discussed in detail during  your consultation. 

A clinical examination and dental X-ray — specifically a cone beam CT or OPG — is essential to 

assess bone quantity and quality before any implant planning begins.

• Your first appointment involves a comprehensive clinical examination, review of your dental and medical history, and radiographic imaging to assess bone volume, density, and the anatomy of the implant site. 
• Prof. Dr. Anil Sharma and Dr Sonia Sharma will discuss all findings with you, explain the planned procedure in detail, and provide a clear, itemised treatment plan before you commit            to anything.
•  The preferred Implant System at Align Orthodontics is  Ankylos  by Dentsply Sirona  

Implant placement is performed under local anaesthesia and is remarkably comfortable — most patients are surprised at how painless the procedure is compared to a tooth extraction. 

A small incision is made in the gum, the implant is placed precisely into the prepared bone site, and the gum is closed with sutures. 

The procedure typically takes between 45 and 90 minutes depending on the number of implants placed.

Following placement, the implant is left undisturbed for a healing period of 12 to 16 weeks while osseointegration — the biological fusion of bone to the titanium surface — takes place. 

During this period a temporary restoration may be provided for aesthetics and comfort. 

Studies in the International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Implants confirm that properly placed 

implants achieve osseointegration in over 95% of cases in healthy patients.

Once integration is confirmed, the abutment is attached and impressions are taken for the fabrication of your permanent porcelain crown. 

The crown is matched precisely to the shade and shape of your adjacent teeth, ensuring a seamless, 

natural-looking result. 

Final fitting and bite adjustment complete the treatment.

Dental implant surgery is performed entirely under local anaesthesia, so you will feel no pain during the procedure. 

Post-operative discomfort is typically mild and well-managed with standard over-the-counter analgesics such as ibuprofen. 

Most patients report that the experience is significantly more comfortable than they anticipated, and considerably less uncomfortable than a tooth extraction. 

Swelling, if it occurs, generally resolves within three to five days.?

I"Teeth in a day" or "immediate loading" refers to a protocol where a temporary crown is attached to the implant on the same day as surgery, rather than waiting for full osseointegration. 

This is a clinically valid technique for carefully selected patients — specifically those with excellent bone quality, sufficient bone volume, and ideal implant stability at the time of placement.

It is not suitable for all patients, and the term is sometimes used loosely in dental advertising without adequate clinical qualification. At Align Orthodontics, we recommend immediate loading only when the clinical parameters genuinely support it. 

Your safety and the long-term success of your implant always take precedence over speed. Research in the Clinical Oral Implants 

Research journal shows that immediate loading outcomes are equivalent to conventional loading only in 

carefully selected cases with primary implant stability above a defined torque threshold.

With proper care and regular dental review, dental implants can last 20 to 25 years or longer — many implants placed in the 1990s and 2000s remain functional today. The porcelain crown placed on the implant typically has a lifespan of 10 to 15 years before replacement may be needed, but the implant itself, once fully integrated, can be permanent.

Factors that support implant longevity include excellent oral hygiene, regular professional cleaning, avoiding heavy biting forces on the implant crown, and attending annual check-up appointments at Align Orthodontics, Gurugram.

Dental implant surgery is performed entirely under local anaesthesia, so you will feel no pain during the procedure. 

Post-operative discomfort is typically mild and well-managed with standard over-the-counter analgesics such as ibuprofen. 

Most patients report that the experience is significantly more comfortable than they anticipated, and considerably less uncomfortable than a tooth extraction. 

Swelling, if it occurs, generally resolves within three to five days.?

Active periodontal (gum) disease must be treated and fully controlled before dental implant placement. Placing an implant in the presence of active infection significantly increases the risk of implant failure. 

At Align Orthodontics, any pre-existing gum disease is treated by our periodontist before implant work commences.

• Bone grafting is only required when there is insufficient bone volume at the implant site — typically following long-term tooth absence or previous infection. 
• Many patients have adequate bone and proceed directly to implant placement without any grafting. 
• The need for bone grafting can only be determined after a radiographic assessment.