Dental implants are generally made of high-end biocompatible materials to ensure better surgical functional and aesthetic results. Thus, dental implants can be considered costly, however, the cost correlates with their advantages.

No, the majority of the healing after dental implant surgery occurs within 7-10 days of the surgery. However, after that, you have to wait about 3-6 months for the implant post to bond with its surrounding bone, before you can get your crown/denture.

Yes, once the initial healing period is over, typically within 1-2 days of the implant placement, you can eat essentially whatever you want, including nuts, apples, chips, popcorn, candy, etc. However, you need to maintain good hygiene by brushing properly to ensure implant success.

Yes, you should visit your dentist for regular checkups even after crown placement every 6-7 months for oral prophylaxis and make sure there is no problem with the implant.

Generally, all dentists with a postgraduate degree, such as periodontists, prosthodontists, oral surgeons, etc. are trained in dental implant treatment. You can also get implants from graduate dentists who’ve done an implantology diploma or certification course.

You have to stay away from tobacco consumption for a minimum of 2 months after implant placement to ensure proper osseointegration between the implant and the jaw bone. Even after that, it is usually recommended to stop gutka or tobacco chewing as that can irritate the surgical site.

Yes, if your diabetes is managed and you are regularly taking diabetic medicines, then you can undergo implant surgery. However, before the surgery, you need approval from your regular physician.