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The Implant Post
A small titanium screw placed into the jawbone where your tooth root used to be. Over 6â12 weeks, it fuses with the bone â this is called osseointegration.
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Dental Implant Procedure â
What Actually Happens.
Thinking about a dental implant in Islamabad but not sure what the procedure involves? This page explains every step honestly â from your first visit to your final crown â so you know exactly what to expect.
3â4Total Visits
45â60Min Per Surgery
20+Yrs Lifespan
What happens at your first visit
â Digital X-ray and bone assessment â free
â Full written treatment plan and exact cost
â Honest eligibility check â no pressure
3 components, 1 resultPost, abutment, crown
How a Dental Implant Works
Three Parts.
Three Parts.
One Permanent Tooth.
A dental implant has three components that work together to replace a missing tooth from root to crown. Understanding what each part does makes the procedure much easier to follow.
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The Abutment
A connector piece placed on top of the post once the bone has healed. It sits just above the gumline and holds the crown in place.
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The Crown
The artificial tooth on top. Custom-made in a lab to match the size, shape, and colour of your surrounding teeth. This is what everyone sees.
Step-by-Step Procedure
The Full Implant Process Explained
Most patients complete the process in 3â4 visits. Here is exactly what happens at each stage.
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Consultation and Bone Assessment
We take a digital X-ray to check your jawbone density and gum health. You get a written treatment plan and exact price â no surprises at any later stage.
Free â No Charge2
Bone Grafting (If Needed)
If bone has been lost after a long-missing tooth, a small graft is placed first to rebuild the foundation. Not every patient needs this â we only recommend it when necessary.
Separate visit â heals in 3â4 months3
Implant Post Placement
The titanium post is placed into the jawbone under local anaesthesia. You feel pressure but no pain. The procedure takes 45â60 minutes for a single implant. A temporary cover is placed on top.
45â60 minutes under local anaesthesia4
Healing Period â Osseointegration
The titanium post bonds with your jawbone over 6â12 weeks. This is the main waiting period. You go home, eat normally (soft food for a few days), and return when healing is complete.
6â12 weeks â no clinic visits needed5
Abutment Fitting
Once the post is stable, the abutment connector is attached. Impressions are taken and sent to the lab for your custom crown. This visit takes about 30 minutes.
Crown ready in 1â2 weeks6
Crown Fitting â Final Visit
Your permanent crown is fixed onto the abutment. We check the fit, bite, and appearance. You leave with a complete, natural-looking tooth. That is it â no further visits needed unless for routine checkups.
Final appointment â full tooth restored
Why Implants Work Long-Term
What Makes This Different from Other Options
A dental implant is not just a cosmetic fix. It is the only tooth replacement that addresses the root problem â literally.
Stops Bone Loss
When a tooth root is lost, the jawbone underneath starts to shrink within months. The titanium post acts as a replacement root, stimulating the bone and stopping this shrinkage â something a bridge or denture cannot do.
No Damage to Healthy Teeth
A dental bridge requires permanently filing down the healthy teeth on either side of the gap. An implant is completely independent â your natural teeth are never touched.
Built to Last 20+ Years
The titanium post fuses permanently with the jaw. With regular brushing and annual checkups, a well-placed implant lasts 20 years or more. Most patients never need to replace it.
Works Like a Real Tooth
You brush it, eat with it, and forget about it. No removal at night, no adhesives, no clicking. Patients consistently report that the implant feels identical to a natural tooth within weeks of the final crown being fitted.
Recovery After Implant Surgery
What to Expect After the Procedure
Recovery is straightforward for most patients. Here is a realistic timeline of what happens after the implant post is placed.
First 24 Hours
Mild swelling and soreness is normal. Take the prescribed medication and rest. Eat soft foods â rice, yoghurt, soups. Avoid hot drinks, hard foods, and rinsing vigorously. Most patients resume desk work by the next morning.
Rest recommendedDays 2 to 7
Swelling peaks around day 2 then reduces. Soreness is manageable with basic medication. A follow-up call or short check-in may be scheduled. Most patients return to normal eating within 3â4 days.
Soft food, light activityWeeks 6 to 12
Osseointegration â the titanium post fuses with the jawbone. You will not feel this happening. You live, eat, and work normally during this period. We check healing before scheduling the abutment fitting.
Normal daily routine
Are You a Candidate?
Most Adults Qualify for Implants
You are likely a good candidate for a dental implant in Islamabad if:
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Your gums are healthy with no active infection or untreated gum disease
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You are 18 or older and your jaw has finished developing
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You do not have uncontrolled diabetes or conditions that seriously affect bone healing
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You are a non-smoker â or are willing to pause smoking during the healing period
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You have enough jawbone to support a post â or are open to bone grafting if needed
Not sure if you qualify? We assess this at no charge during your first visit and give you an honest answer.
Why Earlier Is Better
A missing tooth causes jawbone to shrink within months. The longer a tooth is absent, the more bone is lost â and the more complex the implant procedure becomes.
- Less bone loss to manage at the time of surgery
- Bone grafting often not needed if treated early
- Surrounding teeth have not yet shifted into the gap
- Lower overall cost and shorter treatment timeline
That said, even long-missing teeth can often still be treated. We see patients years after losing a tooth â a bone graft usually solves the problem.
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FAQ
Common Questions
Everything patients ask us about the dental implant procedure in Islamabad â answered honestly.
How many visits does a dental implant take?
+Usually 3 to 4 visits: the free consultation, the implant placement surgery, and the final crown fitting. Some patients need an extra visit for the abutment or for a post-op check. The total calendar time is 3â6 months, most of which is healing at home â not time at the clinic.
Is a dental implant painful?
+The procedure is done under local anaesthesia. You will feel pressure during placement, but no pain. Mild soreness for 2â3 days afterwards is normal and handled with standard medication. Most patients say the experience was easier than a tooth extraction. Sedation is available for patients with dental anxiety.
How long does the implant surgery itself take?
+The implant placement for a single tooth takes 45â60 minutes of actual chair time. The whole appointment from arrival to leaving is usually around 90 minutes. Multi-tooth cases take longer.
Can I eat normally after the procedure?
+Soft foods on the day of surgery â rice, yoghurt, soups. Normal eating resumes within a few days as soreness settles. Full unrestricted eating begins after the permanent crown is fitted and the bite is settled in.
What if I do not have enough bone for an implant?
+Bone grafting can usually rebuild the foundation needed for an implant, even after years of bone loss. We assess your bone density with a digital X-ray at your free consultation and tell you exactly what is possible for your case â without sending you for unnecessary procedures.
Does the implant look natural?
+Yes. The crown is custom-fabricated in a lab and matched to the exact shade, size, and shape of your adjacent teeth. The way the gum sits around it is also carefully shaped. Most patients cannot tell the difference themselves after a few weeks.
How long does a dental implant last?
+The titanium post is permanent â it fuses with the bone and does not need replacing. The crown on top typically lasts 15â20 years with normal care. With proper brushing and annual checkups, many implants are still functioning well after 25 years.
What is the dental implant cost in Islamabad?
+A complete single tooth implant including the crown starts from PKR 90,000 at our F7 clinic. The final price depends on bone condition and crown type. You receive a full written breakdown after your free consultation â no surprises.
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