What dental implants are and who they may suit
A dental implant is a small screw-shaped post, usually made of titanium or a similar material. It is placed in the jawbone where a tooth is missing and acts as an artificial root. Once the bone has healed around it, a crown, bridge or denture is attached on top.
Implants can be used in several ways:
- Single tooth implant: one implant carrying one crown, without reshaping the neighbouring teeth.
- Multiple tooth implants: several implants, or two implants supporting a bridge across a gap.
- Full-arch options: a removable denture that clips onto implants, or a fixed bridge supported by several implants, for people missing all or most teeth in one jaw.
- Immediate (same-day) implants: the implant is placed in the same visit the tooth is removed, sometimes with a temporary tooth. This is only possible when the bone, gums and the stability of the implant allow it.
- Bone grafting: where the jaw has thinned after tooth loss, bone or a bone substitute may be added before or during implant placement.
Implants are not suitable for everyone, or not straight away. Smoking, uncontrolled diabetes, active gum disease, some medicines (for example certain bone-strengthening drugs), past radiotherapy to the head or neck, and not enough bone can all affect healing. Pregnancy is usually a reason to postpone elective surgery. Only an examination can show whether an implant is a reasonable option for you, and alternatives such as bridges or dentures are worth discussing too.
Signs that call for an examination, and when it is urgent
Book a dental examination if you have:
- A missing tooth, or a tooth that is loose, cracked or advised for removal
- Difficulty chewing, or a denture that moves or rubs
- Bleeding or receding gums around remaining teeth
- An existing implant that feels loose, sore, or has red or swollen gum around it
Seek urgent care the same day if there is swelling that is spreading across the face or towards the eye or neck, difficulty breathing or swallowing, a high fever, or bleeding after surgery that does not stop with firm pressure. For breathing difficulty or rapidly spreading swelling, call 911, Jordan's emergency number.
How the steps usually go, from examination to follow-up
- Assessment and imaging. The dentist asks about your general health and medicines, examines your teeth and gums, and takes X-rays. A panoramic X-ray is common, and a 3D scan (CBCT) is often used to measure bone height and width and locate nerves and sinuses. Gum disease or decay is usually treated first.
- Treatment plan. You should receive a written plan: how many implants, whether bone grafting is needed, what goes on top (crown, bridge or denture), the expected number of visits, and the cost.
- Implant placement. Usually done under local anaesthesia. The gum is opened, the implant is placed in the bone, and the area is stitched or left with a small healing cap.
- Healing (osseointegration). The bone bonds to the implant, commonly over about three to six months, sometimes longer if a graft was placed. A temporary tooth or denture may be worn in the meantime.
- Final restoration. Impressions or scans are taken and the crown, bridge or implant-supported denture is fitted and adjusted.
- Follow-up. Regular checks and professional cleaning help the dentist spot problems around the implant early.
Timings vary from person to person; ask the dentist what applies to your case.
What Arafat Dental Clinics publishes about this service in Amman
The following comes only from the clinic and dentist records on ClinicsJo:
- The dentist: Dr. Mohammad Arafat Hasan, listed with 15 years of experience. His biography states he graduated in oral and dental medicine and surgery from Damascus University in 2010, and that his background includes dental practice in Jordan and Saudi Arabia.
- Implant training: an Advanced Implantology Course with the International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI), 2018. His record also lists a Clear Aligners (Invisalign) Certification from Align Technology Academy (2020) and Microscope-Assisted Endodontics with the Jordanian Academy of Dentistry (2022).
- Implant-related services listed: dental implants, single tooth implant, multiple tooth implants, instant dental implants, total denture over implants, implant-supported prosthesis, and bone graft to the jaw. Among the other services he provides are dental prosthetics, dental X-rays, gum treatment and dental care for older adults.
- Languages: Arabic and English.
- First consultation: the record lists the first consultation as free.
- The clinic: Arafat Dental Clinics in Tabarbour, established in 2022, with 120 published services. The team includes Dr. Mohammad Arafat Hasan and Dr. Alaa Fayez Hasan. The clinic states that treatment options are discussed according to examination findings and patient needs.
- Verification and reviews: both the clinic and the dentist are marked as verified by the platform. The dentist's record shows 3 approved reviews averaging 5, and the clinic's shows 2 approved reviews averaging 5. That is a small number of reviews, so use them alongside your own consultation.
The record does not state which implant systems or imaging equipment are used; ask about these directly.
Questions to ask the dentist before starting
- Am I a suitable candidate, and what are the alternatives to implants in my case?
- What imaging will you use, and will you show me the scan and explain the bone available?
- Do I need a bone graft, and does that change the timeline?
- Is an immediate implant possible for me, and if not, why?
- Which implant system will you use, and will its parts be available for future repairs?
- What will sit on top (crown, bridge or overdenture), and what is it made of?
- How many visits are involved, and what happens if the implant does not integrate?
- What is the total cost in writing, including grafts, temporary teeth and the final restoration? The cost depends on the examination and plan; ask before starting.
- What follow-up and maintenance do you recommend?
Aftercare and realistic expectations
After surgery, swelling, mild bruising and soreness for a few days are common. Follow the dentist's instructions on pain relief, rinsing, soft foods and avoiding smoking, which raises the risk of healing problems. Contact the clinic if pain gets worse rather than better after a few days, if swelling increases, or if the implant feels loose.
Long term, implants need the same care as natural teeth: twice-daily brushing, cleaning between teeth with floss, interdental brushes or a water flosser, and regular dental checks. Gum inflammation around implants (peri-implantitis) can lead to bone loss if ignored. Implants can fail, and crowns or dentures on top may need repair or replacement over time. A good plan sets out these possibilities honestly rather than promising a fixed outcome.
Booking, getting there and opening hours
Arafat Dental Clinics is in Tabarbour, Amman, and sees patients from across the city. The recorded address is Journalists Roundabout, Al Tamimi Complex, first floor (دوار الصحفيين، مجمع التميمي ط1).
Confirmed opening hours are Saturday to Thursday, 10:00 to 22:00. Friday is not listed in the confirmed hours. Use the contact button on this page to book, and mention that you are asking about implants so the first visit can include the right examination. Bring any previous X-rays or scans and a list of your medicines.