A dental implant replaces a missing tooth from the root up — a small titanium post set into the jaw, holding a crown that looks and works like a natural tooth. If you've lost a tooth to decay, injury or a long-standing gap, this is the closest modern dentistry comes to giving one back. At Dr. Pithadia's Dental & Healthcare Clinic in Sector 14, Kharghar, implants are planned and placed by a prosthodontist.
What sets an implant apart from a bridge or denture is that nothing else has to be altered. The neighbouring teeth are left untouched, the jawbone stays stimulated, and the replacement is fixed rather than removable. For many patients across Kharghar and Navi Mumbai, that stability is the whole appeal — and the reason it's worth getting the planning right the first time.
What a dental implant actually involves
An implant is really three parts working together. Understanding them makes the rest of the process easier to follow.
- The implant — a titanium post that takes the place of the natural tooth root and fuses with the jawbone over a few months.
- The abutment — a small connector fitted on top of the post once it has healed.
- The crown — the visible, custom-made tooth, shade-matched so it blends with the teeth around it.
Single tooth, several teeth, or a full arch
Implants are not only for a single gap. Depending on how many teeth are missing, the plan changes:
Where several teeth need replacing at once, implants often form part of a wider plan. You can read more in our guide to full mouth rehabilitation in Kharghar, which explains how implants, crowns and dentures are sequenced together.
- One missing tooth — a single implant and crown, without touching the teeth on either side.
- A few teeth in a row — an implant-supported bridge, anchored on implants rather than ground-down natural teeth.
- Most or all teeth in an arch — an implant-supported denture, which clips onto a small number of implants for a far steadier hold than a conventional plate.
Why a prosthodontist places your implants in Kharghar
An implant is only as good as its position. A post placed at the wrong angle or depth can make the final crown hard to clean, awkward to bite on, or short-lived. This is where specialist planning earns its place.
Dr. Urvashi Pithadia is a Prosthodontist and Cosmetic/Aesthetic Dentist (BDS) with 9 years of experience, and replacing teeth is core to prosthodontic training. At our Sector 14 clinic, every implant is mapped first — using an OPG X-ray and 3D imaging — so the post is positioned for the crown that will eventually sit on it, not the other way round. That level of specialisation isn't common among general dental clinics in the Kharghar area, and for implants it makes a genuine difference.
The dental implant process, step by step
Step 1 — Consultation and 3D planning
It begins with a proper look: an examination, an OPG X-ray, and a check of the bone and gums to confirm an implant is the right route. You'll see the plan explained before anything is decided.
Step 2 — Placing the implant
The titanium post is placed into the jaw under local anaesthetic. The appointment is designed for comfort, and most patients are surprised by how straightforward the day itself feels.
Step 3 — Healing and integration
Over the following months the post fuses with the bone, a process called osseointegration. This is what gives an implant its long-term stability, so the wait is part of the result, not a delay.
Step 4 — Fitting the crown
Once the post is secure, the abutment and the final crown are fitted and adjusted so your bite meets evenly. From this point, the tooth is used like any other.
When a dental implant isn't the right call
Being honest about this matters more than booking a procedure. An implant isn't automatically the right answer for everyone.
If there isn't enough healthy jawbone, a bone graft may be needed first — or a bridge or denture may suit you better. Active gum disease has to be settled before any implant goes in. And for a still-growing jaw in a younger patient, implants are usually held off until growth is complete. At our Kharghar clinic, if a simpler option fits your situation, we'll tell you.
What affects the cost of dental implants in Kharghar
There's no single price for an implant, because no two mouths need the same work. The figure depends on a few things:
Rather than quote a number before seeing your mouth, we set out the stages and costs in a written plan at your consultation, so you can decide with the full picture in front of you. Pricing is discussed at the consultation.
- How many implants are needed, and whether they support a crown, bridge or denture.
- Whether groundwork such as a bone graft or gum treatment is required first.
- The materials chosen for the final crown, such as zirconia.
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Book a dental implant consultation in Sector 14, Kharghar
If a missing tooth has been bothering you, an unhurried consultation is the place to start. Dr. Urvashi Pithadia will examine your mouth, check whether an implant is the right route, and give you a written plan with no pressure to decide on the spot. You'll find Dr. Pithadia's Dental & Healthcare Clinic at 21st Floor, Kamdhenu Commerz, 2101-2103, Above Zudio, Sector 14, Kharghar, Panvel, Navi Mumbai 410210.