Patient guide
A single implant replaces one missing tooth without touching the teeth next to it. Treatment is staged: the implant is placed first, it fuses with the bone over about three months, and then the final crown is fitted. This guide explains each step and how to look after the implant at home.
Reviewed by Dr. Mehmet Dağhan · October 30, 2026
Before
Send us your photos and any X-rays on WhatsApp. A doctor reviews them and tells you whether a single implant suits you — or whether a bone graft is needed first.
You receive your treatment plan and its price in writing within 6 hours, with the number of visits and how long each stay is.
Your coordinator arranges the airport transfer and stays in touch with you on WhatsApp from arrival to departure.
At the clinic we examine you and take a 3D scan to check the bone and plan the exact position of the implant.
During
What happens
The implant is placed in the jawbone, usually under local anaesthetic.
Why it matters
It becomes the new root of the tooth.
What happens
You go home while the implant fuses with the bone — about three months.
Why it matters
A fused implant can carry chewing forces for the long term.
What happens
The connector between implant and crown is fitted, sometimes after a minor procedure to uncover the implant.
Why it matters
It holds the crown firmly in place.
What happens
Impressions are taken and the final crown is fitted.
Why it matters
It restores the look and function of the tooth.
After
A coordinator can go through your case with you.
