Dra. Cléo Salustiano Implant crown in Mooca – Dr. Cléo Salustiano
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The implant crown is the step that completes dental implant treatment: the final, custom-made "tooth" attached to the titanium post that replaces the root. It is what restores chewing, speech and the look of your smile, without relying on or filing down the neighboring teeth.
Dr. Cléo Salustiano (CRO-SP 170844) restores missing teeth with implant crowns in Mooca, São Paulo, seeing patients Monday to Sunday, from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., in English, Portuguese and Spanish. On this page you will learn how the treatment works, which materials are used and how to book your assessment.
How does an implant crown work?
The crown is placed once the implant is firm and integrated with the bone. The process usually involves an impression or digital scan of the area, choosing the material and shade together with the patient, a try-in of the piece and, finally, placement, which can be screwed onto the implant or cemented onto an intermediate abutment.
Each step is planned individually, based on imaging and the clinical assessment. The time between placing the post and fitting the crown varies with each person's healing, and everything is explained clearly before starting, with no promises about timelines or results.
Porcelain, zirconia and other materials
Implant crowns can be made of porcelain (ceramic), zirconia or combinations of the two. The choice takes into account the position of the tooth, the strength of the bite and the desired look: front teeth usually call for more translucency; back teeth, more strength. The differences between porcelain and zirconia, and between screw-retained and cemented crowns, are explained at the assessment for your specific case.
From post to crown: the complete treatment
The crown is the final phase of dental implant treatment, which starts with the assessment and goes through placing the post and healing. If you are still at the beginning of this journey (or have recently lost a tooth), see the full page on dental implants in Mooca, with indications, steps and frequently asked questions.
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Frequently asked questions
What is an implant crown?
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An implant crown is the artificial "tooth" attached to the titanium post placed in the bone. It replaces a missing tooth completely, root and visible part, restoring chewing and appearance without filing down the neighboring teeth.
What is the difference between an implant crown and an implant-supported prosthesis?
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An implant crown replaces a single tooth, supported by one implant. "Implant-supported prosthesis" is the broader term: it also includes fixed bridges and full dentures supported by several implants. Every implant crown is an implant-supported prosthesis, but not the other way around.
How long after the implant is the crown placed?
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It depends on healing and on how the implant integrates with the bone, which vary from person to person. In many cases there is a wait of a few months; in specific situations a temporary crown may be placed first. The timeline for your case is defined at the assessment, with imaging and tests.
What is an implant crown made of?
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The most common materials are porcelain (ceramic), zirconia and combinations of the two, chosen according to the position of the tooth, the bite and the desired look. The choice of material is individual and discussed clearly at the in-person assessment.
Does placing an implant crown hurt?
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Usually not. Placing the crown is a prosthetic step: the dentist seats and adjusts the piece on the already healed implant, with no incisions. You may feel slight pressure for the first few days, which tends to go away as you adapt.
Can an implant crown come loose or fall off?
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It can happen over time, due to a loosened screw, worn cement or overload when chewing. In most cases the fix is simple, but it is important to see the dentist soon and keep the crown if it came out in one piece.
Where can I get an implant crown in Mooca?
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Dr. Cléo Salustiano (CRO-SP 170844) sees patients at Rua Hipódromo, 1141 – Mooca, São Paulo/SP, Monday to Sunday, from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., in English, Portuguese and Spanish. Appointments can be booked on WhatsApp at +55 (11) 97409-7834 or through Doctoralia (booking page in Portuguese).