Dental implants are fixed tooth-replacement options for missing teeth, failing bridges, loose dentures or full-mouth dental rehabilitation. At The Dental Hub Mumbai, implant treatment is planned prosthetically — with the final tooth position, bite, bone, gums and long-term maintenance in mind.smile.
Dental implants are titanium or zirconia-based tooth root replacements placed in the jawbone to support a crown, bridge or full-arch prosthesis. They may be used to replace a single missing tooth, multiple missing teeth or an entire set of teeth.
A successful implant is not only about placing a screw in bone. The final crown, gum profile, cleaning access, bite forces and long-term maintenance must be planned before treatment begins.
Dental implants may be considered for patients with:
One missing tooth
Multiple missing teeth
Loose or uncomfortable dentures
Failing bridges
Broken or non-restorable teeth
Missing back teeth affecting chewing
Full-mouth tooth loss
Old dental work that is failing
A desire for fixed teeth instead of removable dentures.
Suitability depends on bone availability, gum health, medical history, oral hygiene, bite forces and treatment expectations.
Single Tooth Implant
For replacing one missing tooth without preparing neighbouring teeth.
Multiple Teeth Implants
For replacing several missing teeth using implant-supported crowns or bridges.
Full Mouth Dental Implants
For patients with multiple missing or failing teeth who want fixed teeth.
Implant-Supported Dentures
For patients who need improved denture stability and chewing comfort.
At The Dental Hub Mumbai, dental implant planning begins with the final tooth in mind.
We evaluate the missing tooth space, smile line, bite, bone availability, gum thickness, cleaning access and final crown design before deciding implant position.
When required, radiographs, CBCT imaging, intraoral scans, photographs and digital planning are used to improve diagnosis and treatment planning.
Clinical examination
X-rays / CBCT when indicated
Digital scan
Bite evaluation
Implant position planning
Final crown / bridge planning
Maintenance plan
Dental implants require surgical precision and prosthetic planning.
As an MDS Prosthodontist, Dr. Sagar J. Abichandani focuses not only on implant placement, but also on the final tooth design, bite stability, aesthetics and long-term function.
The goal is to create implant-supported teeth that are comfortable, cleanable, functional and natural-looking.
- MDS Prosthodontist-led planning
- Single to full-mouth implant solutions
- CBCT-guided planning when indicated
- Bite and occlusion assessment
- Aesthetic crown and bridge planning
- Chembur and Lokhandwala centres
Not every missing tooth needs the same solution.
Some patients are suitable for dental implants, while others may benefit from bridges, removable dentures or combined treatment.
The right choice depends on bone, gums, bite, number of missing teeth, budget, medical history and long-term maintenance.
Dental implant — fixed, independent tooth replacement
Bridge — fixed option using neighbouring teeth
Denture — removable replacement for multiple missing teeth
Implant-supported denture — improved stability with implant support
The timeline for dental implant treatment varies from patient to patient. Some cases can be planned in fewer visits, while complex cases involving extraction, grafting, sinus lift, full-mouth rehabilitation or full-arch implants may require staged treatment.
A consultation, clinical examination and radiographic assessment are necessary before giving an accurate timeline.
Dental implants need regular maintenance. Good oral hygiene, professional cleaning, bite monitoring and follow-up visits help reduce the risk of gum inflammation, peri-implant disease, screw loosening, ceramic chipping or food lodgement.
Patients with smoking, uncontrolled diabetes, gum disease, poor oral hygiene or heavy clenching may need additional planning and maintenance.
For patients with multiple missing teeth, loose dentures or failing full-mouth dental work, full-mouth implant rehabilitation may help restore fixed teeth, chewing confidence and smile aesthetics.
These cases require detailed planning of bone, bite, prosthesis design, material choice and maintenance.
Are dental implants painful?
Dental implant treatment is usually performed under local anaesthesia. Some discomfort, swelling or soreness may occur after the procedure, depending on the complexity of the case.
How long do dental implants last?
Implants can last for many years with proper planning, hygiene and maintenance. Long-term success depends on bone health, gum health, bite forces, medical history and regular follow-up.
Can I get an implant immediately after tooth removal?
Immediate implants may be possible in selected cases. Suitability depends on infection, bone availability, gum condition, tooth position and final prosthetic planning.
Do I need CBCT for dental implants?
CBCT may be advised when three-dimensional bone assessment is needed for safer and more accurate implant planning.
Can implants replace all teeth?
Yes, selected patients may be suitable for full-mouth implant rehabilitation or full-arch implant-supported teeth.
Do you provide dental implants in Chembur and Lokhandwala?
Yes. The Dental Hub has centres in Chembur East and Lokhandwala / Andheri West, Mumbai.
Visit The Dental Hub Mumbai for implant planning by Dr. Sagar J. Abichandani, MDS Prosthodontist. Consultations are available at Chembur and Lokhandwala / Andheri West.