5 Things You Should Know Before Getting Dental Implants

Shrey Dhawan
Aug 13
4 min read

Smile restoration with immediate implant in 48 hours

Thinking about getting dental implants? You’re not alone. Dental implants are one of the most reliable, natural-looking ways to replace missing teeth — but before you commit, it’s important to understand what to expect.Here’s a guide that addresses the most common and relevant doubts people have when thinking about dental implants.

1. Dental Implants Are the Closest Thing to Natural Teeth

The principle strength of an implant comes from it’s DIRECT attachment to the underlying bone. This is the same way your natural teeth are structured and so the force that you can apply becomes multifold higher than any other dental solution.

Why it matters: Unlike dentures, implants don’t slip when you speak or eat, and unlike bridges, they don’t require grinding down healthy teeth.

Comparison of natural tooth and implants showing my implants are SUPER close to natural teeth

Real life example : A patient at our Gurugram clinic told us she finally felt confident eating apples again — something she hadn’t done for years. The crunch that we love when we eat apples comes from being able to apply force without any slippage or movement and that’s where implants shine !

2. They’re a Long-Term Investment

With proper care, implants can last decades — often a lifetime. While they can seem more expensive upfront than other options, they’re cost-effective in the long run because they rarely need replacement.

Tip for implant longevity : In geographies like West Delhi and Gurugram and most of North India a good implant can be expected to last decades once placed properly with a success rate of over 95%. Maintaining your HB1AC within an acceptable range and avoiding smoking are major contributing factors to long term success.

3. The Process Takes Time (and That’s a Good Thing)

Implants require a healing phase called osseointegration — where the bone fuses with the implant post. This can take 3–6 months, depending on your body’s healing speed. What to expect:

Initial consultation & scans
Implant placement surgery
Healing & temporary restoration
Final crown placement Taking it step-by-step ensures the implant is stable and long-lasting.
Implant Process

Bones form in 2 phases, the first phase involves a soft callus formation that resembles cartilage, this phase is when we need to rest the implant. After a few weeks the body starts deposting calcium onto the callus and that’s when the strength and load bearing capacity of the implant build up. Hence a 3 month wait is always a good idea. That being said, immediate implants are ALSO possible ( the next article talk about that concept, you’ll love it )

4. Good Oral Health Is Essential for Success

Healthy gums and sufficient jawbone are crucial for implants to work. Smokers, diabetics with uncontrolled sugar, or people with gum disease may need extra care before starting treatment.Both our centers in west delhi and gurugram provide diet counselling, diabetic checkups as well as diagnostics to make sure you are fit and within the appropriate range of diabetic control for a successful outcome.

Tip : At Bite Dental Clinic, we have an established protocol for treating diabetic patients with implants. We use - 1. Lasers for sterlisation and reducing infection and swelling, 2. Top quality autoclaves for a truly sterile surgery 3. American FDA approved implants with saline immersion for quick healing and higher success rates 4. Proven protocols for impressions and loading for long term success.

5. Aftercare Makes All the Difference

Brushing, flossing, and regular dental check-ups aren’t optional — they’re mandatory for keeping your implant healthy. Specialized floss or water flossers can make cleaning around the implant easier. Pro Tip: Avoid using your implant to crack nuts or open packages. It’s strong — but it’s not invincible.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Do implants hurt? You’ll be under local anesthesia during the procedure. Most patients report mild discomfort afterward, easily managed with pain medication. At our centers we have performed over 3500 implant surgeries with an average pain score of 4 out of 10. ( mild pain ) After the procedure we prescribe medications that make sure you are able to go to work the next day itself.

Q: Can anyone get an implant? YES ! Age is no bar. Most healthy adults can, but a dentist will confirm after checking your gums, bone density, and overall health, these factors are important for us to determine the implant design and loading protocols ( all technical stuff that you don’t really need to worry about )

Q: How long do they last? With proper care, they can last 20+ years — often for life.Dental Implants use the same Titanium used in heart stents and knee replacements, they are designed to be for life.

Why Choose Bite Dental for Your Implant?

At our Meera Bagh and Sector 51 clinics, we use 3D imaging technology for precision placement, ensuring your implant feels natural and functions perfectly. Our patients consistently praise the painless procedure and predictable results.Also we’ve been doing implants for decades. We’ve treated our own family and 1000s of other people. Incase you want to talk to any of our ex-patients, we can totally set that up coz at Bite dental we treat you like we are treating our own family.