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Implant Solutions
in Petaling Jaya
Replace one tooth, several teeth or a full arch with implants planned on a 3D CBCT scan. You get a written plan and fee breakdown before treatment starts, and payment plans are available.
Overview
What a dental implant is
A dental implant is a small titanium post placed in the jawbone where a tooth root used to be. Once the bone has bonded to it, a crown, bridge or denture is fixed on top, replacing both the visible tooth and the root beneath it.
3 to 6 months
Typical time from implant placement to the final crown, longer when bone grafting is needed.
Planned on a CBCT scan
Bone, nerves and sinuses are mapped in 3D before anything is placed.
Written plan first
Stages, timeline and fee breakdown agreed before treatment begins.
Am I Suitable?
Who implants suit, and when we plan more carefully
Most adults with healthy gums and enough bone can have implants. A few conditions change the planning rather than rule it out.
Usually a good candidate
- Adults whose jaw growth is complete
- Healthy gums with no untreated gum disease
- Enough bone to hold the implant, or bone that can be rebuilt
- General health that allows minor surgery and normal healing
- Willing to clean daily and keep regular check-ups
We plan more carefully when
- You smoke: healing is slower and the risk of early failure is higher
- Diabetes is not well controlled: we may ask for a recent HbA1c result
- You take osteoporosis medication, blood thinners, or have had jaw radiotherapy
- You grind your teeth: a night guard protects the implant once the crown is fitted
Implants do not suit every patient. The only way to know for sure is a clinical examination and a 3D CBCT scan, both done in the clinic.
Implant Solutions
One tooth, several teeth or a full arch
Every option is planned from your CBCT scan and explained before you decide.
Single Tooth Implant
A long-term, natural-looking replacement for one missing tooth that leaves the neighbouring teeth untouched.
Guided implant surgeryPrecision positioningDigital smile design
Immediate (Same-Day) Implant
The failing tooth is removed and the implant placed in the same visit when the socket is healthy and the bone allows.
Socket preservation
Implant-Supported Bridge
Two or more implants carry a bridge of several teeth without filing down healthy neighbours.
Multiple missing teeth
Full Arch: All-on-4 / All-on-6
Four to six implants support a fixed bridge for a whole arch, or two to four implants hold a removable overdenture.
Fixed bridgeImplant overdenture
Bone Grafting & Sinus Lift
Rebuilds bone that has shrunk after tooth loss so the implant has a solid foundation.
Socket preservationRidge augmentationSinus lift
Failed Implant & Revision
Assessment and treatment of problems from earlier implant work, including infection around an implant.
Peri-implantitis treatmentImplant removal and replacementRevision surgery
Step by Step
Your implant journey
Six stages from the first visit to the final crown.
Typically 3 to 6 months from placement to crown, or 9 to 12 months when a separate bone graft is needed.
- 1
Consultation and CBCT scan
Examination, medical history and a 3D scan that shows bone, nerves and sinuses. You leave with a written plan, timeline and fee breakdown.
- 2
Preparation, if needed
Failing teeth are removed and gum disease treated. Bone grafting or a sinus lift is done months before, or on the same day as, placement.
- 3
Implant placement
Under local anaesthesia the implant is placed through a small opening in the gum, usually in 60 to 90 minutes. Most people feel pressure rather than pain.
- 4
Osseointegration
Over three to six months the bone bonds to the implant. A temporary tooth can usually be worn for appearance.
- 5
Abutment and impression
A connector is fitted and a digital scan taken so the laboratory can match the crown to your neighbouring teeth.
- 6
Fitting the crown
The crown is tried in, adjusted for bite and appearance, secured, and your first review is booked.
For many cases we place the implant through a surgical guide made from the CBCT plan. In selected cases a temporary crown kept out of the bite can be fitted the same day.
Recovery
Healing at a glance
What most patients notice, phase by phase.
First 24 to 48 hours
Some swelling, slight bleeding and discomfort. Painkillers, cold compresses and soft, cool food help. No smoking, alcohol or hot drinks.
Days 3 to 7
Swelling peaks around day two or three, then settles. Stitches dissolve or come out after about a week.
Weeks 2 to 6
The gum heals around the implant. Most people return to a normal diet, avoiding very hard food on that side.
Months 2 to 6
Bone integration continues without any sensation. We check the implant clinically and with an X-ray before making the crown.
Call us if pain or swelling gets worse after day three, if bleeding or fever persists, if numbness does not fade, or if a temporary tooth comes loose.
Fees
What determines your implant fee
Implant treatment is quoted per case. These six factors move the fee.
Implant system
Established systems differ in price. Premium systems generally cost more.
Number of implants and teeth
A single implant with one crown is the simplest case. Bridges and full arches use more.
Bone grafting or sinus lift
Each adds materials, surgical time and often a separate visit.
Crown or bridge material
Zirconia, layered porcelain and metal-ceramic carry different laboratory costs.
Immediate or delayed placement
Plus whether a surgical guide or temporary teeth are needed.
Case complexity
Revising a failed implant or working close to nerves and sinuses takes more planning.
Implant fees at V Dental
- Single implant with crown
- RM 3,500 to RM 10,000
- Full-arch fixed bridge, per arch
- RM 35,000 to RM 70,000 or more
Premium implant systems and zirconia restorations sit at the upper end. Your written quote is confirmed after the CBCT scan and examination.
An accurate quote is only possible after a CBCT scan and examination, because the scan decides whether grafting is needed and which implant suits the site. Payment plans are available. Whether your insurance or company panel covers implants depends on your policy.
Ready to talk about implant solutions?
Book a consultation or message us on WhatsApp. We explain your options and give a written plan before any treatment begins.
Compare
Implant, bridge or denture
Each has its place. The right choice depends on the teeth next to the gap, the bone, your health and your budget.
| Dental implant | Tooth-supported bridge | Removable denture | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neighbouring teeth | Untouched | Filed down to hold the bridge | Untouched, but clasps rest on them |
| Bone in the gap | Preserved by the implant | Continues to shrink under the bridge | Continues to shrink, so the denture loosens over time |
| Feel and chewing | Closest to a natural tooth | Fixed and comfortable | Less chewing force, may move |
| Cleaning | Brush and floss like a tooth, plus interdental brushes | Floss threaders under the bridge | Remove and clean daily |
| Treatment time | 3 to 6 months, longer with grafting | 2 to 3 weeks | 2 to 6 weeks |
| Typical lifespan | Long term with maintenance, the crown may be replaced over the years | About 10 to 15 years, then replaced | About 5 to 8 years, with relines in between as the gums shrink |
| Cost | Higher initial cost | Moderate | Lowest initial cost |
| Surgery | Yes, minor | No | No |
Dental implant
- Neighbouring teeth
- Untouched
- Bone in the gap
- Preserved by the implant
- Feel and chewing
- Closest to a natural tooth
- Cleaning
- Brush and floss like a tooth, plus interdental brushes
- Treatment time
- 3 to 6 months, longer with grafting
- Typical lifespan
- Long term with maintenance, the crown may be replaced over the years
- Cost
- Higher initial cost
- Surgery
- Yes, minor
Tooth-supported bridge
- Neighbouring teeth
- Filed down to hold the bridge
- Bone in the gap
- Continues to shrink under the bridge
- Feel and chewing
- Fixed and comfortable
- Cleaning
- Floss threaders under the bridge
- Treatment time
- 2 to 3 weeks
- Typical lifespan
- About 10 to 15 years, then replaced
- Cost
- Moderate
- Surgery
- No
Removable denture
- Neighbouring teeth
- Untouched, but clasps rest on them
- Bone in the gap
- Continues to shrink, so the denture loosens over time
- Feel and chewing
- Less chewing force, may move
- Cleaning
- Remove and clean daily
- Treatment time
- 2 to 6 weeks
- Typical lifespan
- About 5 to 8 years, with relines in between as the gums shrink
- Cost
- Lowest initial cost
- Surgery
- No
A bridge remains a sound option when the neighbouring teeth already carry large fillings or crowns, and a denture when several teeth are missing and surgery is not suitable.
Your Implant Dentist
Implant treatment at V Dental is led by Dr. Veron
Dr. Veronica Koh
Principal Dentist
Dr. Veronica Koh, known to patients as Dr. Veron, is the Principal Dentist at V Dental Clinic PJ, with postgraduate training in implant dentistry. She holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Implant Dentistry (PGDID) from International Medical University, is a Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and of the International Team for Implantology (ITI), and has over 11 years of clinical experience, including 2.5 years in the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery department at Hospital Sungai Buloh.
She lectures on implant dentistry and bone regeneration in the PGDID programme at International Medical University, and her clinical work covers implant placement, immediate implants, sinus augmentation, bone grafting and the management of failed implants.
- Postgraduate Diploma in Implant Dentistry (PGDID), International Medical University
- Member of The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
- Member of International Team for Implantology (ITI)
- Member of Malaysian Oral Implant Association
- Invited Clinical Lecturer, PGDID programme, International Medical University
In Depth
More about implants
Open any topic for the full explanation.
After a tooth is lost, the bone that held it shrinks, quickly in the first year and slowly afterwards. Gum disease and infection also destroy bone. When the CBCT scan shows there is not enough bone to hold an implant securely, we rebuild it first.
- Socket preservation: bone graft material is placed into the socket at the time of extraction so the ridge keeps its shape for a future implant. Healing takes about four to six months depending on the graft material.
- Ridge augmentation: a graft, sometimes with a membrane, widens or raises a ridge that has already shrunk. It may be done before the implant (healing four to nine months) or together with placement in smaller defects.
- Sinus lift: in the upper back jaw the sinus sits close to the roots. A sinus lift raises the sinus lining and places graft material beneath it. A small lift can be done through the implant site during placement. A larger lift is usually a separate procedure that heals for about six to nine months before the implant.
Two implants can support a bridge of three or four teeth without touching the neighbouring natural teeth. For a whole arch, four to six implants can carry a fixed bridge (often called All-on-4 or All-on-6), or two to four implants can hold a removable overdenture that clips on and off for cleaning.
Fixed full-arch bridges are usually fitted with a provisional bridge within days of surgery, when the implants are firm enough at surgery, and replaced with the final bridge after healing. Overdentures are the more economical option and are more stable than a conventional denture, at the cost of being removable. Which is appropriate depends on bone, budget, how easily you can clean, and what you want from the result.
Some conditions do not rule implants out but change the planning. Smoking slows healing and raises the risk of early implant failure and later bone loss around the implant, so we discuss stopping or pausing before and after surgery. Diabetes that is well controlled is compatible with implant treatment, while poorly controlled blood sugar affects healing, so we may ask for a recent HbA1c result and coordinate with your doctor. Osteoporosis medication (bisphosphonates and similar drugs), previous radiotherapy to the jaws, immune conditions and blood thinners need a medical review before surgery. Teeth grinding puts extra load on implants and usually calls for a night guard once the crown is fitted.
The only way to know whether an implant is right for you is a clinical examination and a 3D CBCT scan, which we take in the clinic.
We work with established implant systems that have long clinical records and a reliable supply of components, so the implant can be maintained or restored years later. The system planned for your case is named in your written treatment plan, together with the reason it was chosen. Ask us about the system and its documentation at your consultation.
Implants are reviewed at the fitting of the crown, at six months, and then at your routine check-ups, where we check the gum, the bite, and the bone level on an X-ray at intervals. Complications are uncommon but real: a loose abutment screw, a chipped crown, gum inflammation around the implant (peri-implant mucositis), or bone loss around it (peri-implantitis). A loose screw or a chipped crown is usually straightforward to fix, and mucositis is reversible with cleaning. Peri-implantitis is harder to treat and may need surgery, which is why the review visits matter.
What happens if a complication arises, and how follow-up is arranged, is explained in your written treatment plan. Ask our team before treatment begins.
With this routine, implants can serve for many years. The crown is the part most likely to need replacement over time from normal wear.
- Brush twice a day with a soft brush, including the gum line around the implant crown.
- Clean between the implant and its neighbours every day with interdental brushes or floss. A water flosser helps around bridges.
- Do not smoke. Smoking is linked to higher implant failure and bone loss around implants. Together with daily cleaning, it is the risk you have most control over.
- Wear a night guard if you grind or clench. An implant has no ligament to cushion the load.
- Keep six-monthly check-ups and professional cleaning, with an X-ray of the implant every one to two years.
- See us promptly if the crown feels loose, the gum bleeds or swells, or you notice a bad taste around the implant.
Why Choose Us
Experience in Implant Solutions
V Dental Clinic in SS2, Petaling Jaya provides implant solutions with clear explanations, careful planning and follow-up at every step.
- 1,000+Braces Cases
- 500+Dental Implants
- 587+Google Reviews
- 11+Years of Experience
Transparent Planning
A detailed treatment plan and fee breakdown before treatment begins.
Safe & Sterilised
Strict sterilisation and hygiene protocols for every visit.
Patient Reviews
587+ Google reviews from our patients. Read them on Google.
Prime Location
Conveniently located in SS2, Petaling Jaya.
Real Results
Patient transformations and reviews
Before and after cases treated at our clinic, and what patients say on Google.
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Ahmad Faizal
Well equipped, beautifully designed dental clinic with high tech CBCT xray and intraoral scanner! Very impressive facilities and friendly doctors.
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Satisfied with dental scaling and polishing here. Dr. Veronica patiently explained my teeth condition and the correct way to brush teeth. Highly Recommended.
FAQ
Common Questions
Everything you need to know about this treatment.
The implant is placed under local anaesthesia, so you should feel pressure and vibration but not pain during the procedure. Afterwards, expect soreness and some swelling for two to three days, which the prescribed painkillers control for most people. Grafting and sinus lifts involve more swelling than a simple placement.
A straightforward single implant takes about three to six months from placement to final crown, because the bone needs that time to bond to the implant. If a tooth must be removed first or bone grafting is needed, allow nine to twelve months, or longer when a separate sinus lift is needed. An immediate implant reduces the number of surgeries but not the healing time.
An implant that has integrated and is kept clean can serve for many years, and long-term studies report high survival rates in healthy, well-maintained mouths. The crown on top wears like a natural tooth and may need replacing after 10 to 15 years. Smoking, gum disease and grinding are the main reasons implants fail early.
Yes, if your blood sugar is well controlled. Poorly controlled diabetes slows healing and raises the risk of infection, so we may ask for a recent HbA1c result and coordinate with your doctor before surgery.
Only if the CBCT scan shows the bone is too thin or too short to hold the implant. Many single implants, especially in the lower jaw, do not need grafting. Front upper teeth often need a small contour graft so the gum and bone keep their shape, and upper back teeth often need a sinus lift because the sinus sits close to the roots.
Fees depend on the implant system, the number of implants, whether grafting is needed and the crown material, so they are quoted per case. The section above on what determines your fee explains each factor. We give a written breakdown after a CBCT scan and examination, and payment plans are available.
An implant placed in the same visit as the extraction, when the socket is free of acute infection and there is enough bone to hold it firmly. It saves a separate surgery and helps preserve the shape of the gum. The final crown is still fitted after the bone has healed. In selected cases a temporary crown kept out of the bite can be worn for appearance in the meantime.
There is no upper age limit. What matters is bone, gum health and general health. Implants are deferred until the jaws have finished growing, usually in the late teens or early twenties, and are not placed in children.
A fixed full-arch bridge supported by four (sometimes six) implants, used when all the teeth in an arch are missing or failing. A provisional bridge is usually fitted within days of surgery when the implants are firm enough, and the final bridge after healing. It is an alternative to a full denture for people who want fixed teeth.
Early failure, when the bone does not bond to the implant, happens in a small number of cases and usually shows within the first months. The implant is removed, the site heals, and a new implant can often be placed later. Late problems are mostly gum and bone inflammation around the implant. Early inflammation is treated with cleaning. Established bone loss may need surgery, and in advanced cases the implant has to be removed.
Yes. Titanium is not magnetic, so implants are safe in an MRI scanner, though they can cause a small local blur on images of the jaw. Tell the radiographer you have them. They do not normally set off airport metal detectors.
Like a natural tooth: brush twice daily, and clean between the implant and its neighbours with floss or interdental brushes every day. Around bridges, a water flosser or floss threaders reach underneath. Six-monthly professional cleaning keeps the gum around the implant healthy.
Visit us in SS2, Petaling Jaya
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Opening hours
Mon to Sat: 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM (MYT)
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