01 Implantologist
✓ Medically reviewed by Dr. Neel Bhatavadekar, Periodontist & Implantologist
An implantologist focuses specifically on replacing missing teeth with dental implants, placing a titanium post into the jawbone to serve as an artificial tooth root, then restoring it with a crown, bridge, or denture.
At Clarus Dental Specialities in Koregaon Park, implant care is led directly by Dr. Neel Bhatavadekar, Pune's only US Board Certified Periodontist and Implantologist.
Patients usually choose this for: one or more missing teeth a loose or failing denture wanting a permanent tooth replacement an old gap never replaced
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Quick answer: An implantologist specializes in replacing missing teeth with dental implants, a titanium post placed into the jawbone that functions as an artificial tooth root, topped with a crown, bridge, or denture depending on how many teeth are missing. Because implants are placed directly into gum and bone tissue, this expertise is closely tied to periodontal training. In Koregaon Park, Pune, implant care is provided directly by Dr. Neel Bhatavadekar, Pune's only US Board Certified Periodontist and Implantologist.
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02 Overview
Unlike a bridge or denture, which sit on top of the gum or rely on neighboring teeth, a dental implant replaces the tooth root itself, a titanium post is placed into the jawbone, where it's designed to integrate with the surrounding bone over time before being topped with a visible crown.
Because that post is placed directly into gum and bone tissue, implant placement draws heavily on the same expertise as periodontal treatment, understanding bone density, gum health, and how tissue heals around a foreign structure, which is why many implantologists are also trained periodontists.
Implants can replace a single tooth, several teeth with a bridge, or support a full denture for patients missing most or all of their teeth, each approach assessed individually based on jawbone health and how many teeth need replacing.
03 Who Needs One
Implant candidacy depends mainly on bone health and overall oral health, assessed individually.
04 Background
An implant's long-term success depends heavily on having enough healthy jawbone for the post to integrate into securely. When a tooth has been missing for a long time, the bone in that area can gradually lose density, since it's no longer receiving stimulation from a tooth root.
This is why imaging is such a central part of implant planning, it shows exactly how much bone is available and whether grafting is needed first to build up a stable foundation before the implant itself is placed.
Gum health matters just as much, since the implant post sits within gum tissue as well as bone, active gum disease is generally treated first to give the implant the healthiest possible environment to integrate into.
05 Services
The right implant approach depends on how many teeth are missing.
One implant post and crown replacing a single missing tooth.
A full arch of teeth supported by four or six strategically placed implants.
A complete, implant-supported replacement for patients missing all their teeth.
06 How It Works
Bone density and gum health are assessed to confirm implant candidacy.
The number of implants needed and their exact placement are planned around your imaging.
The titanium post is placed into the jawbone under local anesthesia.
The implant is given time to integrate securely with the surrounding bone.
A custom crown, bridge, or denture is attached to complete the replacement.
07 Cost Factors
Cost depends on individual case factors and is discussed only after examination, once the following are known:
A specific estimate is only meaningful after a clinical evaluation. This section is informational and is not a quotation.
If implant treatment has already been recommended elsewhere, Dr. Neel is available to review your imaging and confirm the proposed plan.
08 What to Expect
Mild swelling and tenderness are normal for a few days after the implant is placed.
The implant needs several weeks to months to fully integrate with the surrounding bone.
Healing is checked periodically before moving to the final restoration.
Implants need the same consistent oral hygiene as natural teeth to stay healthy long-term.
09 Good to Know
Being upfront about the trade-offs matters:
10 Your Visit
Your first visit includes an examination and imaging to assess bone density and gum health, followed by an honest discussion of implant candidacy and, if appropriate, a specific treatment plan.
11 Why This Clinic
BDS (Nair Hospital Dental College, Mumbai) · Postgraduate periodontology training, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, USA · Diplomate, American Board of Periodontology (2008) · ITI Fellow, International Team for Implantology (2009)
Dr. Neel is Pune's only US Board Certified Periodontist and Implantologist, and one of only two in India, an ITI Fellow with the specific specialist training implant placement in living bone and gum tissue calls for.
A credential held by only two specialists in India, and only one in Pune.
Recognized by the International Team for Implantology, a leading global implant organization.
Imaging confirms candidacy before any implant is placed.
The only dental clinic in Pune listed by the US Consulate Mumbai.
Patients can also read independent reviews on Google and Practo.
12 Visit Us
This dentist and dental clinic in Koregaon Park also treats patients from nearby areas of Pune. See the full Koregaon Park clinic page →
13 International Patients
Clarus Dental Specialities is the only dental clinic in Pune listed by the US Consulate Mumbai, and Dr. Neel holds a dual US-India dental license, giving NRI and overseas patients confidence in the standard of cosmetic dental care available here.
Because implants involve a healing and integration period between placement and the final restoration, it's worth planning treatment around more than one visit to Pune, discussed honestly at your first consultation.
14 FAQ
With good care, implants can last decades, often a patient's lifetime, though this varies by individual case.
The placement itself is done under local anesthesia, so it's not painful at the time, some soreness afterward is normal and manageable.
Bone grafting can build up the area first, making implant placement possible afterward.
It varies by case, but typically spans several months from placement to final restoration, to allow proper integration.
Yes, through options like All-on-4, All-on-6, or full mouth implant treatment for extensive tooth loss.
Not always, but the two are closely related, since implants are placed into the same gum and bone tissue periodontists specialize in.
This is uncommon with proper planning, but if it happens, the site is evaluated and a revised plan, sometimes involving grafting, is discussed.
1. Clinical literature on dental implant success rates and osseointegration, indexed on PubMed Central. ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc
2. Dr. Neel Bhatavadekar's peer-reviewed publications, indexed on PubMed. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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This page provides general dental information and does not constitute a diagnosis, treatment plan, or medical advice. Outcomes vary by individual case. No specific results, costs, or timelines are guaranteed. Please consult Dr. Neel Bhatavadekar or a qualified specialist for advice specific to your condition.
