The gold standard for missing teeth — a titanium implant fused to your jawbone topped with a natural-looking crown. Looks, feels and functions like your own tooth, for life.
A dental implant is a complete tooth replacement system made of three precision-engineered components.
A small titanium screw placed into the jawbone. Over 3–6 months it fuses with the bone through a process called osseointegration — creating a permanent, stable foundation.
A small connector piece that attaches to the top of the implant and protrudes above the gumline. This is what the crown sits on and connects to.
A custom-made porcelain crown matched exactly to the colour and shape of your surrounding teeth. This is the visible part of your implant — completely indistinguishable from a natural tooth.
See how dental implants compare to bridges and dentures across the key factors that matter most.
| Factor | 🔩 Dental Implant | 🔗 Bridge | 🦷 Denture |
|---|---|---|---|
| Looks natural | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ⚠️ Usually |
| Feels like real tooth | ✓ Yes | ⚠️ Mostly | ✗ No |
| Preserves jawbone | ✓ Yes | ✗ No | ✗ No |
| No damage to adjacent teeth | ✓ Yes | ✗ No | ✓ Yes |
| Eating restriction | ✓ None | ⚠️ Minimal | ✗ Many |
| Daily removal required | ✓ No | ✓ No | ✗ Yes |
| Lifespan | ✓ Lifetime | ⚠️ 10–15 years | ⚠️ 5–10 years |
| Long-term cost | ⚠️ Higher upfront | ✓ Lower upfront | ✓ Lowest upfront |
Dental implants require patience — the process spans several months, but the lifetime result is worth it.
Assessment, CBCT scan if needed, treatment plan & quote
Titanium screw placed under local anaesthetic — 1–2 hrs
Bone fuses with implant. A temporary crown may be fitted
Permanent porcelain crown fitted. Your new tooth is complete!
Free implant consultation at KTDA Plaza, Moi Avenue, Nairobi CBD. Mon–Sat, 8AM–6PM.