32 Yrs Dentistry
Dr. Sandeep Jain
Dental Implants, Bone Grafting, All on 4, Cosmetic Dentistry, Veneers, Dentures
Director / General Dentist
Speaks: English, Hindi, Punjabi
Dental Implants in Hong Kong
Rescue Your Missing Teeth with Expert Care!
Don’t let missing teeth impact your oral health and confidence! At Smith & Jain Dentists in Central, Hong Kong, we offer professional dental implants services, including single-tooth, multiple-tooth, and All-on-4 full-mouth treatments. Using advanced 3D CBCT scanning and premium Straumann (Swiss) and Nobel Biocare (USA) titanium implants, we ensure precise, natural smile restoration.
Our expert team provides personalized care for tooth loss or denture discomfort. Book an appointment now for a consultation and detailed quote to regain chewing function and quality of life!
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Our Professional Dental Implant Team
We boast an experienced dental implant team, including Dr. Sandeep Jain (32 years of experience), Dr. Chong Mei Man (22 years of experience), Dr. Lau Ka Yee (19 years of experience), Dr. Li Tik Shun (16 years of experience), and Dr. Duncan Scorgie (19 years of experience). With decades of expertise, we provide safe and effective implant services to every patient, helping you regain a natural smile.
22 Yrs Dentistry
Dr. Chong Mei Man
Dental Implants, Bone Grafting, Full Mouth Implants, All on 4, Sinus Lift
Specialist in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Speaks: English, Cantonese, Mandarin, Tagalog
16 Yrs Dentistry
Dr. Li Tik Shun, Dion
Dental Implants, Bone Grafting, Full Mouth Implants, All on 4, Sinus Lift, TMJ, Jaw Pain
Specialist in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Speaks: English, Cantonese, Mandarin
19 Yrs Dentistry
Dr. Lau Ka Yee, Iris
Dental Implants, Crowns, Veneers, Dentures, Invisalign, Kids Dentist, Teeth Whitening
General Dentist
Speaks: English, Cantonese, Mandarin
19 Yrs Dentistry
Dr. Duncan Mckay Scorgie
Cosmetic Dentistry, Smile Design, Veneers, Full Mouth Implants
General Dentist
Speaks: English
What Are Dental Implants?
Dental implants (tooth implants) are the preferred solution for replacing missing teeth, particularly for patients seeking long-term oral health. The procedure involves surgically implanting a titanium implant (artificial tooth root) into the jawbone, which fuses with the bone over time to create a stable foundation to support a custom ceramic crown. This method not only restores chewing function but also enhances overall appearance, offering a superior alternative to dentures or bridges.
The Three Main Components of a Dental Implant
- Implant: A titanium screw implanted into the jawbone to serve as a tooth root.
- Abutment: A stable intermediary that connects the implant to the crown.
- Crown: A high-quality ceramic material that matches the appearance and function of natural teeth.
Dental implants are renowned for their lightweight, durable, and biocompatible properties, ensuring long-term stability and aesthetics.
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How Do Dental Implants Repair Missing Teeth? Six Major Benefits
Dental implants, compared to dentures or bridges, offer a superior and highly successful alternative, with a success rate of up to 95%, providing patients with numerous significant advantages. Below are the key benefits of dental implants:
1. Enhance Natural Appearance and Confidence
Dental implants are custom-made to individual needs, seamlessly matching natural teeth and securely fixed to prevent slipping or shifting. This natural look and stability boost confidence, allowing you to showcase a charming smile in everyday social settings or formal meetings without worrying about appearance issues.
2. Improve Speech and Eating Experience
Firmly implanted dental implants effectively address the speech issues caused by dentures, while restoring normal chewing function, enabling you to enjoy a variety of foods, from soft desserts to hard textures, without discomfort or restrictions.
3. Exceptional Durability
With proper daily care and regular dental check-ups, dental implants can last a lifetime, far outlasting bridges (5-15 years) and dentures (5-10 years). The titanium material used offers exceptional stability and biocompatibility, making it a trustworthy long-term investment.
4. Promote Bone Health
Dental implants stimulate the jawbone, preventing up to 25% bone density loss within the first year after tooth loss, effectively maintaining facial structure and avoiding sagging or an aged appearance.
5. Protect Overall Oral Health
Unlike bridges, dental implants do not require grinding or affecting adjacent healthy teeth, reducing the risk of future cavities or periodontal diseases, and helping to maintain long-term oral health.
6. Provide Convenience and Comfort
Dental implants require no adhesives or daily removal, designed to feel like natural teeth, making them ideal for individuals with busy lifestyles, offering a comfortable experience without additional maintenance.
Why Choose Our Dental Implant Services?
We Use Trusted Premium Implant Brands
We only utilize globally recognized top-tier implant systems to ensure quality and stability:
- ✅ Straumann (Swiss Brand) – Renowned for its exceptional durability and high success rate, clinically proven to provide long-lasting stability.
- ✅ Nobel Biocare (American Brand) – A globally acclaimed implant brand, featuring innovative implant technology that delivers superior function and aesthetic results.
Choosing high-quality implants ensures greater stability and durability for your dental implants, enhancing your oral health and chewing function.
Advanced Technology and Equipment
- 3D CBCT Scanning: Precisely locates implant positions, reducing surgical risks.
- Cerec Technology: Completes custom crowns within 2 days, saving time.
- In-House Laboratory: Digital scanning replaces traditional impressions, improving accuracy.
Professionalism and Convenience
- Experienced Team: Led by Dr. Jain (32 years of experience), specializing in minimally invasive and full-mouth restoration.
- One-Stop Service: From consultation to post-surgical care, all conducted at our advanced clinic in Central, Hong Kong.
All-on-4 Full-Mouth Implants: Efficient Full-Mouth Restoration
For patients with multiple or all teeth missing in the upper or lower jaw, All-on-4 full-mouth implants offer an efficient and cost-effective solution. This technique requires only 4–6 implants to support a full set of dentures, restoring chewing function and aesthetics, with completion possible in as little as one day.
Advantages of All-on-4
- Reduces the number of implants, shortening treatment time and costs.
- Suitable for patients with multiple missing teeth.
- Minimally invasive surgery, enabling faster recovery.
- Stable, non-removable dentures that provide natural function.
Cost of Dental Implants in Hong Kong
The cost of dental implants varies based on individual needs. Factors affecting cost include:
- Number of Teeth Replaced: Single tooth, multiple teeth, or full-arch (All-on-4).
- Bone Condition: Bone grafting may be required if the jawbone is insufficient.
- Additional Treatments: Gum health management or other preparatory procedures.
Book a HKD 700 consultation to receive a personalized treatment plan. During your visit, we’ll perform a 3D CT scan and provide a detailed cost estimate within minutes.
Dental Implant Procedure: Every Step with Precision and Comfort
Our dental implant procedure is dedicated to combining precision technology with patient comfort, typically involving 3-4 professional visits, with a total duration of 2-3 months. Thanks to advanced equipment and minimally invasive methods, each surgical recovery period requires only 1-2 days. Below is the detailed process, ensuring safety and efficiency at every stage to help you restore oral health.
Step 1: Initiating Anesthesia
The procedure begins with the application of a local anesthetic gel, followed by a precise injection of anesthetic to ensure a pain-free surgery. Based on your needs and anxiety level, we offer mild sedation or general anesthesia options, allowing you to stay relaxed throughout, especially suitable for first-time implant patients.
Step 2: Incising the Gums
A small incision is gently made to separate the gums, exposing the underlying jawbone to prepare for implant placement. Using high-precision surgical tools, we minimize tissue damage to promote rapid healing.
Step 3: Jawbone Preparation
Utilizing professional drilling instruments guided by 3D CBCT scan data, we precisely shape the jawbone to ensure a perfect fit for the implant. This customized step enhances stability and reduces post-surgical risks.
Step 4: Implant Placement
A medical-grade, high-quality titanium implant screw is placed into the designated position, initiating integration with the bone. Using Straumann or Nobel Biocare brands ensures biocompatibility and long-term durability.
Step 5: Suturing the Gums
The gums are professionally sutured, with the implant top sealed with a cover screw to protect the healing process. Absorbable sutures are used to reduce discomfort from removal, with swelling significantly reduced within 1-2 days post-surgery.
Step 6: Flapless Minimally Invasive Technique
If jawbone conditions permit, we employ a flapless minimally invasive technique, avoiding traditional incisions and suturing, significantly reducing post-surgical pain and recovery time, making it ideal for sensitive patients.
Post-Implant Surgery Restoration Phase
- Healing Period: 6-12 weeks (adjusted based on jawbone density), during which the implant naturally fuses with the bone. Avoid hard foods during this time to promote a 98% bone integration success rate.
- Abutment Installation: An abutment is installed after healing, using high-precision digital scanning (e.g., Cerec technology) to record oral data.
- Custom Restoration: Personalized ceramic crowns, bridges, or full dentures are crafted and installed within 2-3 days, ensuring seamless color and shape matching with natural teeth.
Implant Timing After Tooth Extraction
- Immediate Placement: Performed simultaneously with extraction, suitable for patients with excellent alveolar bone conditions and no infection, shortening the overall procedure.
- Delayed Placement: 2 weeks to 3 months after extraction, allowing initial bone healing, applicable for cases with mild inflammation.
- Late Placement: More than 3 months after extraction, tailored for patients with severe bone loss or complex periodontal disease.
Bone Grafting: Enhancing Implant Stability
If your jawbone thickness is insufficient, we offer Swiss BIO-OSS bone grafting material, a safe and biocompatible synthetic bone powder that promotes bone regeneration and enhances implant stability. Prior to the procedure, we assess bone volume with 3D scanning to ensure a 95% or higher implant success rate.
Post-Dental Implant Care
Proper post-surgical care is key to maintaining the health and functionality of the implant. The following comprehensive care recommendations will help you enjoy the benefits of dental implants long-term, prevent potential complications, and extend their lifespan.
Oral Hygiene: Maintain Cleanliness, Prevent Infection
Brush your teeth twice daily, using a soft-bristled toothbrush to gently clean around the implant, and pair it with antibacterial floss or a water flosser to thoroughly remove plaque. Pay special attention to the junction between the implant and gums to avoid bacterial buildup that could cause inflammation. It is recommended to use fluoride toothpaste to enhance tooth resistance to decay.
Regular Dental Check-ups: Professional Monitoring, Early Problem Detection
Visit the clinic every 6 months to 1 year for a comprehensive check-up. Dentists will use X-rays or 3D scans to assess the stability of the implant and gum health, promptly identifying potential risks (such as loosening or infection) to ensure a 95% long-term success rate.
Avoid Excessive Force: Protect the Implant, Extend Its Lifespan
For the first 6 months after surgery, avoid biting hard objects (such as ice or nuts) or using your front teeth to tear food (such as corn) to prevent excessive pressure on the implant. Opt for soft foods (like steamed eggs or porridge) as a transition, gradually resuming normal eating habits to protect the stability of the titanium implant.
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Frequently Asked Question
We understand your concerns about the dental implant procedure. Below are detailed answers to common patient questions, helping you fully understand the dental implant process, costs, and post-care.
How Long Can a Dental Implant Last?
With proper care, a dental implant can last a lifetime, with studies showing a 95% success rate over 35 years. The key lies in daily brushing and flossing, along with professional dental check-ups every 6 months. Compared to dentures (5-10 years) or bridges (5-15 years), implants offer significantly superior durability, making them an ideal investment for long-term oral health.
Does Every Missing Tooth Require an Implant?
Not necessarily! For multiple or full-mouth tooth loss, the All-on-4 implant technique requires only 4-6 strategically placed implants to securely support a full set of custom dentures. This innovative method reduces the number of implants, lowering dental implant costs, while ensuring chewing function and aesthetics, making it especially suitable for complex cases.
Is the Dental Implant Surgery Painful?
Thanks to modern medical technology, dental implant surgery is virtually painless. We use a local anesthetic gel and injection anesthesia, offering mild sedation or general anesthesia based on your needs, with most patients experiencing only mild discomfort. Post-surgery swelling may occur for 1-2 days, which can be relieved with ice packs and pain medication, with a recovery period far shorter than traditional surgery.
How Much Does a Dental Implant Cost in Hong Kong?
Dental implant costs vary depending on individual needs, influenced by factors such as the number of implants (single, multiple, or All-on-4), jawbone condition (possibly requiring bone grafting), and additional treatments (such as gum repair). For an accurate estimate, book a HKD 700 professional consultation, where we will use 3D CBCT scanning to analyze your oral health and provide a personalized treatment plan with a transparent cost report.
What Should I Do If I Have Insufficient Bone Mass?
No need to worry if your jawbone thickness is insufficient! We offer Swiss BIO-OSS bone grafting material, a safe and biocompatible solution that promotes bone regeneration and enhances implant stability. During the consultation, we will assess your bone volume with 3D scanning to ensure a successful procedure.
Does a Dental Implant Require Special Care After Surgery?
Yes, but the care is simple and manageable! Brush twice daily, use antibacterial floss or a water flosser to clean around the implant, and have a professional dental check-up every 6 months. Avoid biting hard objects (such as nuts or ice) to protect the implant, and maintain healthy habits (such as quitting smoking or controlling blood sugar) to ensure long-term results.
What’s the Difference Between All-on-4 and Traditional Implants?
All-on-4 implants are designed for full-mouth restoration, requiring only 4-6 implants to support a full set of teeth, making it more cost-effective than the traditional method of one implant per missing tooth. The recovery period is short (1-2 days), and it eliminates the need for multiple visits.
Are Dental Implants Suitable for All Age Groups?
Generally, dental implants are suitable for adults over 18 with fully developed bones, though age itself is not a limiting factor. Elderly patients or those with chronic conditions (such as diabetes) require a professional assessment to ensure their health is suitable. During the consultation, we will provide recommendations based on your specific condition.
How Long Does the Dental Implant Procedure Take?
A standard dental implant procedure takes 2-3 months, involving 3-4 visits, including implantation, healing (6-12 weeks), and crown placement. All-on-4 can achieve temporary denture installation within a day, with the exact duration depending on jawbone conditions and treatment complexity.
What Is the Risk of Implant Failure?
Rest assured, the failure rate of dental implants is less than 5%, primarily caused by peri-implantitis, insufficient bone support, or health issues (such as smoking). We use 3D scanning to prevent risks and provide post-surgical follow-ups to ensure a success rate of over 95%.