Dentist Marietta, GA
Replacing a missing tooth with a dental implant addresses the root of the problem in the most literal sense, but it is the crown placed on top of the implant that determines how the restoration looks, functions, and holds up over time. A well-designed implant crown is virtually indistinguishable from a natural tooth, and when it is fabricated with precision and placed on a properly integrated implant post, patients often forget which tooth was ever missing.
At Kabani Dental in Marietta, GA, we place implant crowns as part of our comprehensive dental implant services. Dr. Shaila Kabani holds Nobel, Zimmer, and Straumann implant certifications and brings over 20 years of clinical experience to every case, overseeing both the implant placement and the final crown restoration to ensure a seamless result from post to crown tip.
What an Implant Crown Is and How It Works
An implant crown is the visible, tooth-shaped restoration that attaches to a dental implant post via a small connector piece called an abutment. The post integrates with the jawbone through a process called osseointegration, providing a stable, bone-anchored foundation. Once healing is confirmed, the abutment is secured to the post, and the final crown is attached on top, restoring full chewing function and a natural appearance.
The crown itself is custom-designed to match the color, size, and shape of the surrounding teeth. At Kabani Dental, we use all-ceramic and zirconia crown materials — no metal-based or porcelain-fused-to-metal options — producing restorations that blend naturally with the existing dentition and hold up to the demands of daily function. A 2022 systematic review and meta-analysis published via the National Institutes of Health found that implant-supported single crowns consistently achieve five-year survival rates of over 90%, confirming their status as one of the most reliable restorations in modern dentistry.
How We Fabricate Implant Crowns at Kabani Dental
The quality of an implant crown depends heavily on the precision of how it is designed and made. We use digital impressions rather than traditional putty molds, capturing exact measurements of your bite and the implant site before fabrication begins. Those measurements feed directly into our CAD-CAM crown workflow, which uses computer-aided design and milling to produce crowns with a level of dimensional accuracy that chairside impressions and conventional lab fabrication cannot reliably match.
Why the Crown Fit Matters as Much as the Implant Itself
A crown that does not seat properly on the abutment creates margins where bacteria can accumulate, placing the surrounding gum tissue and bone at risk. Poor bite alignment places uneven force on the implant post, which over time can compromise the integration that makes the implant stable. Dr. Kabani evaluates every crown for fit, bite, and contour before it is finalized, making adjustments as needed to ensure the restoration functions in harmony with the rest of your bite.
The Implant Crown Process from Start to Finish
The timeline for receiving an implant crown spans several appointments over a few months, though the exact duration depends on whether bone grafting or other preparatory work is needed before implant placement. The process moves through these stages:
- Evaluation and imaging using 3D CBCT technology to assess bone volume, nerve location, and optimal implant positioning
- Implant placement, performed with computer-guided surgical precision to place the post in the exact planned position
- Healing period, during which osseointegration takes place and the bone bonds with the titanium post over several months
- Abutment attachment and crown delivery, where the final crown is placed, adjusted for bite and aesthetics, and permanently secured
For patients with insufficient bone density at the implant site, bone grafting may be recommended before implant placement to ensure an adequate foundation for long-term stability.
Caring for Your Implant Crown
An implant crown does not decay the way a natural tooth can, but the tissue and bone surrounding the implant remain vulnerable to infection and resorption if oral hygiene is neglected. Brushing twice daily, flossing carefully around the implant site, and attending regular cleanings are the foundation of implant crown longevity. At your routine visits, Dr. Kabani checks the crown margins, assesses gum tissue health around the implant, and confirms that the bite remains properly calibrated over time. These evaluations are a standard part of how we protect the investment our patients make in their implant restorations.
Why Choose Kabani Dental for Implant Crowns in Marietta
Dr. Kabani’s Nobel, Zimmer, and Straumann certifications reflect training across multiple implant systems, which means she selects the platform best suited to each patient’s anatomy rather than defaulting to a single manufacturer. Her advanced training from the Pankey Institute and membership in the Hinman Dental Society reflect a commitment to staying current with evolving standards in restorative and implant dentistry. Kabani Dental has been recognized as a Best Cosmetic Practice in East Cobb for multiple consecutive years, and the level of attention given to aesthetics and fit on every custom crown we deliver carries directly through to every implant crown as well. Dr. Kabani’s background and credentials are detailed on the about us page.
If you are missing a tooth and want to understand whether an implant crown is the right solution for your situation, we are ready to walk you through the full picture. Contact our office today to schedule your consultation at Kabani Dental in Marietta, GA.
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