Crown on Implant

Once a dental implant has integrated with the bone, a custom crown is attached to it to restore the visible tooth. At Pro Medical Clinic Dent the crown is made to match the shape and shade of the surrounding teeth so it blends naturally. An immediate (temporary) crown can be fitted in some cases to maintain appearance while the implant heals. This restoration completes implant treatment and returns normal chewing and a natural-looking smile.

A crown on an implant is the final, visible part of implant treatment. After a titanium implant has been placed and has integrated with the jawbone, an abutment connects the implant to a custom-made crown that sits at the gum line and looks like a natural tooth. The crown restores the ability to bite and chew on that tooth and fills the gap left by the missing tooth, completing the implant restoration. At Pro Medical Clinic Dent the crown is fabricated to match the colour, shape and proportions of the neighbouring teeth for a discreet result. Impressions or digital scans are taken so the laboratory can produce a precise fit, and the crown is then secured to the implant. In suitable cases an immediate crown can be provided so the tooth is not left visibly missing during the healing phase; a definitive crown follows once the implant is fully integrated. The clinic also restores implants with other prosthetic options where several teeth are missing. This stage is for patients who have already had an implant placed and need the restoration completed, or who are planning implant treatment from start to finish. The dentist will explain the materials, the number of visits and the overall cost — separating the implant surgery from the crown — so the full picture is clear before work begins.