No. Implant surgery is performed under local anesthesia, so you won’t feel pain during the procedure. Most patients report only mild discomfort for 1-2 days after, easily managed with prescribed medication. Our painless dentistry protocol ensures maximum comfort throughout.

With proper care, dental implants can last 20+ years — often a lifetime. The titanium implant itself is permanent. The crown on top may need replacement after 10-15 years due to normal wear. Regular checkups and good hygiene extend implant life significantly.

Dental implants have a success rate of 95-98% when placed by qualified specialists. Dr. Apurva’s expertise as a Prosthodontist & Implantologist ensures optimal placement, healing, and long-term success. Factors like smoking, uncontrolled diabetes, and poor oral hygiene can reduce success rates.

Yes, but smoking increases the risk of implant failure by reducing blood flow and healing. We recommend quitting or reducing smoking at least 2 weeks before and 8 weeks after implant surgery. Heavy smokers may need additional bone grafting for successful osseointegration.

At The Crown, single implants start from ₹22,000 (including implant, abutment, and crown). All-on-4 full arch starts from ₹2,50,000. EMI options from ₹2,000/month. Visit our pricing page for detailed cost breakdown.

Insufficient bone doesn’t mean you can’t get implants. We offer bone grafting and sinus lift procedures to rebuild jawbone. All-on-4 implants use tilted placement that requires less bone. Dr. Apurva will evaluate your bone density during the free assessment and recommend the best approach.

In some cases, yes — this is called immediate implant placement. It depends on the condition of the extraction site, bone quality, and absence of infection. Dr. Apurva will determine if you’re a candidate for same-day implants during your consultation. Not all cases qualify for this approach.

Care for implants just like natural teeth — brush twice daily, floss or use interdental brushes, and visit us for professional cleaning every 6 months. Avoid chewing extremely hard items (ice, hard nuts). With good hygiene, your implants will last decades.

Yes, in most cases. Implants don’t damage adjacent teeth (unlike bridges which require grinding them down), prevent bone loss, last longer (20+ years vs. 10-15 for bridges), and are easier to clean. Though initially more expensive, implants are more cost-effective long-term.

All-on-4 is a technique where a full arch of teeth is supported by just 4 implants — two straight in the front and two tilted in the back. This maximizes available bone, often avoids bone grafting, and can provide fixed teeth faster than traditional methods. It’s ideal for patients missing all teeth in an arch.