What dental implants are and who they may suit
A dental implant is a small screw-shaped post, usually made of titanium, placed in the jawbone where a tooth is missing. Over the following months the bone normally grows tightly around it, so it can work as an artificial root. A crown, bridge or denture is then attached on top.
Implants can be used in several ways:
- Single tooth implant: one implant carries one crown. The neighbouring teeth do not need to be cut down, as they would for a traditional bridge.
- Multiple tooth implants: two or more implants support separate crowns or an implant-supported bridge where several teeth are missing.
- Full-arch options: for people missing all the teeth in a jaw, a small number of implants can hold either a removable overdenture that clips into place or a fixed full-arch prosthesis.
- Immediate (instant) implants: the implant goes into the socket at the same visit as the extraction, when the bone and gum conditions allow it.
- Bone grafting: if the jaw has thinned after tooth loss or gum disease, grafting material may be added to rebuild enough bone for an implant.
Implants are generally considered for adults who:
- have finished jaw growth
- have healthy gums, or gum problems that can be treated first
- have enough bone, or bone that can be rebuilt
Some factors can raise the risk of problems:
- heavy smoking
- uncontrolled diabetes
- active gum disease
- previous radiotherapy to the head and neck
- some medicines that affect bone
These do not automatically rule implants out, but they must be discussed with the dentist. Only an examination with imaging can show whether implants are a sensible option for you, or whether a bridge or denture would serve you better.
Signs that call for an examination — and when it is urgent
Book a dental examination if you have:
- a missing tooth, or a gap that is making the neighbouring teeth tilt or drift
- a loose, cracked or badly broken tooth that may not be saveable
- a denture that rocks, slips or makes chewing difficult
- bleeding or receding gums, or teeth that feel mobile
- an existing implant that feels loose or sore, or has red, swollen or bleeding gum around it
Seek dental care the same day if you have:
- severe toothache with swelling, pus or a bad taste that will not settle
- pain and swelling after implant surgery that get worse instead of easing after the first few days
Go to the emergency department or call 911 straight away if you have:
- facial swelling that is spreading towards the eye or neck
- difficulty breathing or swallowing
- a high fever with dental swelling
- bleeding that does not stop with firm pressure
How the steps usually go, from examination to follow-up
Every plan is individual, but implant treatment commonly follows these stages:
- Consultation and medical history. The dentist asks about your health, your medicines (including blood thinners and bone medicines), smoking and your goals. Do not stop any prescribed medicine on your own; the dentist may coordinate with your doctor.
- Examination and imaging. The teeth, gums and bite are checked. A panoramic X-ray is often taken. A 3D scan (cone-beam CT) is commonly used to measure the bone and locate nerves and the sinus before planning implants.
- Treating other problems first. Decay, gum disease or infected teeth are usually dealt with before implant surgery.
- Bone grafting, if needed. This can be done before the implant or at the same time, depending on how much bone is missing.
- Implant placement. This is usually done under local anaesthetic. For an immediate implant, it happens at the extraction visit. A temporary tooth may sometimes be fitted the same day, but only if the implant is stable enough.
- Healing (osseointegration). The bone bonds to the implant. This often takes a few months, and longer if grafting was needed. A temporary tooth or denture may be worn in the meantime.
- The final restoration. Impressions or scans are taken, the crown, bridge or overdenture is fitted, and the bite is adjusted.
- Follow-up. Check-ups and professional cleaning continue long term. X-rays are taken from time to time to check the bone around the implant.
What Arafat Dental Clinics publishes about this service in Tabarbour
If you are comparing options for dental implants in Tabarbour, here is what the clinic and dentist records on ClinicsJo show, so you can judge for yourself.
About the dentist
- Experience and degree: Dr. Mohammad Arafat Hasan is a dentist at Arafat Dental Clinics, with 15 years of experience listed. His biography states that he graduated in oral and dental medicine and surgery (بكالوريوس طب وجراحة الفم والأسنان) from Damascus University in 2010. It also states that his background includes dental practice in Jordan and Saudi Arabia.
- Implant training: his education lists an Advanced Implantology Course with the International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI) in 2018.
- Other listed training: clear aligners (Align Technology Academy, 2020) and microscope-assisted endodontics (Jordanian Academy of Dentistry, 2022).
- Related services he provides: dental implants, dental prosthetics, dental X-rays, gum treatment, facial and jaw surgery (جراحة الوجه والفكين), dental emergencies and dental care for older people.
- Conditions listed: tooth loss, the need for implants, and the need for crowns and bridges.
- Languages: Arabic and English.
About the clinic
- 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.
- Approach: the record states that treatment options are discussed after assessing the teeth and gums. It also states that the choice of procedure depends on the individual case.
- Background: the clinic was established in 2022 and lists implants among its main services, out of 120 published services in total.
Verification, reviews and consultation
- Verification: both the clinic and the dentist are marked as verified by the platform.
- Reviews: the dentist's profile shows 3 approved reviews averaging 5, and the clinic's profile shows 2 approved reviews averaging 5. That is a small number of reviews, so treat it as one input among several.
- First consultation: the record lists the first consultation as free.
The record does not state which implant systems, imaging equipment or grafting materials are used, so ask about these directly.
Questions to ask the dentist before starting
- Am I a suitable candidate, and what are the alternatives (a bridge, a denture, or leaving the gap)?
- What imaging do I need, and is a 3D scan necessary in my case?
- Do I need a bone graft or sinus lift, and how does that change the timeline?
- Is an immediate implant possible for me, or is it safer to wait after the extraction?
- Which implant system and crown material do you propose, and will replacement parts be available in future?
- How many visits will I need, and what will I wear as a temporary tooth while it heals?
- Who places the implant, and who makes the final restoration?
- What could go wrong, and how would complications be handled?
- What does the full plan include, and can I have it in writing? The cost depends on the examination and plan; ask before starting.
Aftercare and realistic expectations
After placement, some swelling, bruising and soreness for a few days is common. Follow the written instructions you are given. These usually include:
- eating soft food and not chewing on the area
- not smoking
- cleaning gently
- using any rinses or medicines the dentist prescribes
Contact the clinic if pain, swelling or bleeding gets worse rather than better.
In the long term, an implant needs the same daily care as natural teeth:
- brushing twice a day
- cleaning around the implant with floss, interdental brushes or a water flosser
- keeping regular check-ups and professional cleaning
Gum inflammation around an implant (peri-implant mucositis, which can progress to peri-implantitis) can lead to bone loss if it is ignored. Smoking raises that risk. If you grind your teeth, the dentist may suggest a night guard.
Implants are a well-established treatment, but results vary from person to person. Healing can take longer than planned, and a graft may not take fully. Crowns, screws or denture attachments may need repair or replacement over the years.
Booking, getting there and opening hours
Arafat Dental Clinics is in Tabarbour, Amman. The address as recorded is دوار الصحفيين، مجمع التميمي ط1: Al Tamimi Complex at Journalists Roundabout, first floor.
Confirmed opening hours are Saturday to Thursday, 10:00–22:00. Friday is not listed.
Use the contact button on this page to book. For your first visit, bring:
- a list of your medicines and medical conditions
- any previous dental X-rays or scans
- your current denture, if you wear one