An implant replaces the root of a missing tooth with a small post placed in the jaw. The bone needs time to grow around it before the final crown goes on. That healing time is why implant treatment abroad usually means two trips, not one.
Before you travel
Send us a recent X-ray (a full-mouth OPG is ideal) or clear photos, along with your medical history and any medicines you take. The dentist will tell you whether an implant looks suitable and roughly what the plan would be. The final plan is confirmed after an examination in Matara.
Trip one: placing the implant
Examination, X-rays and 3D digital planning.
A written price for the whole treatment.
Placing the implant, sometimes with a temporary tooth.
A check-up a few days later before you fly.
Keep the days after surgery quiet. Save snorkelling, surfing and long bus rides for later in the trip.
The healing gap
Healing usually takes a few months, depending on your bone and where the implant is. You go home in between. Message us on WhatsApp if anything worries you.
Trip two: the final crown
Checking that the implant has healed.
Taking measurements for the crown.
Fitting and adjusting the final crown.
The second trip is a chance to see a different part of the island, such as the hill country or the east coast.
What it costs
Implants at K9 start from LKR 135,000. Published UK private prices start from around £2,400 for a single implant. Read our cost comparison for the US and Australia too.
Ask us first
WhatsApp your X-rays to 070 224 3333 and tell us roughly when you can travel. K9 Dental Hospital, Akuressa Road, Isadeen Town, Matara.
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