Dental implants are one option for replacing missing teeth. Dr. Sumit Firke can explain suitability, alternatives, treatment stages and ongoing care after an examination.
Dr. Sumit Firke is a BDS dentist who has completed implantology courses and attended professional conferences. He has placed over 1,000 implants across single-tooth, multiple-tooth and full-mouth cases. Your plan should explain suitability, alternatives, visits and maintenance.
Patients from Dombivli and nearby areas can request an assessment. Implant planning and the need for scans depend on the individual case.
A dental implant is a small titanium fixture placed into the jawbone, acting as an artificial tooth root. Once it fuses with the bone (osseointegration), a ceramic crown is fixed on top. The result: a tooth that looks, feels, and functions exactly like your natural one.
Unlike bridges, an implant does not require grinding down adjacent healthy teeth. Unlike dentures, it cannot move or slip. It preserves your jawbone. It is the gold standard, backed by 40+ years of clinical evidence.
A small implant post is inserted into the jawbone under local anaesthesia. 3D guided, precisely positioned. 30–60 minute procedure.
Titanium is biocompatible, your bone grows around and fuses with the implant. This creates a permanent anchor. Normal daily life during this phase.
A custom shade-matched ceramic crown is permanently fixed to the implant. Indistinguishable from your natural teeth. Fabricated by India's finest labs.
This is clinical fact, not a sales pitch. Dr. Sumit Firke always presents all options honestly and lets you decide.
| Factor |  Implant |
Bridge | Denture |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adjacent Teeth | ✓ None affected | ✗ 2 healthy teeth ground down permanently | None |
| Bone Preservation | ✓ Stimulates bone like a natural root | ✗ Bone loss continues beneath | ✗ Significant bone loss over time |
| Longevity | ✓ Lifetime with care | 10–15 years average | 5–8 years before replacement |
| Feel & Function | ✓ Identical to natural tooth | Good, but not as natural | ✗ Slipping, pressure, food restrictions |
| 10-Year Success Rate | ✓ 95–98% (published literature) | ~80–90% | Variable |
| Starting Cost | quoted after examination | quoted after examination | quoted after examination |
On bridges: When a bridge is placed, two perfectly healthy adjacent teeth must be permanently ground down as supports. If the bridge fails in 10–15 years, you now have three problem teeth instead of one. Dr. Sumit Firke will always explain both options fully before you decide.
No surprises and no hidden costs. Here is exactly how it works at Tulip Dental, Dombivli.
We examine the gap, take an X-ray or 3D scan, check your bone, and hand you a written plan with the price on it. No obligation to proceed.
A 30–45 minute appointment under local anaesthesia. Most patients go back to work the next day.
The implant fuses with your jawbone over 2–4 months. A temporary tooth can be fitted so you are never left with a visible gap.
The final crown is fitted and shade-matched to your natural teeth. It looks, feels and chews like the tooth you lost.
Still have questions? Send an implant enquiry on WhatsApp; our team will reply when available.
Meet Dr. Sumit Firke at Tulip Dental, Dombivli East. He will assess your case, answer every question, and give you a written plan with transparent pricing, no obligation.
Patients travel from across the region to Tulip Dental, Dombivli