Dental Implants

What It Is

A dental implant is a small titanium post placed into the jawbone to act as an artificial tooth root. Once it has fused with the bone, a custom crown is attached on top, giving a replacement tooth that looks, feels, and functions like a natural one. Implants are generally suitable for adults who have lost one or more teeth to decay, injury, or gum disease and want a fixed, standalone replacement rather than a bridge or removable denture.

What to Expect at Your Visit

The process is usually completed in stages. At the first visit, your dentist examines the site, reviews your dental and medical history, and takes scans to plan the implant position. The implant is then placed under local anaesthesia, followed by a healing period of a few months while it integrates with the bone. Once healed, impressions are taken and the final crown is fitted. The number of visits and overall timeline depends on individual healing and bone condition, so your dentist will confirm a schedule during consultation.

Insurance & Medisave

All major dental insurance plans are accepted, including CHAS, Cigna, Parkway, AIA, Fullerton, Alliance Medinet, MHC, DA Adept, Great Eastern, Aviva, HSBC Life, Singlife, Inova Care, Atome, and IHP. Medisave and Pioneer Generation members are also welcome to use their benefits for eligible procedures. See our full list of coverage plans.