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A KEY QUESTION
Know which part is fitted now and what will change at the next visit.
At a glance.
| Part | Purpose | Useful question |
|---|---|---|
| Implant body | Support within the jawbone | Which tooth position? |
| Cover screw | Covers a buried implant | Will it need uncovering? |
| Healing cap | Supports gum healing | When is the next review? |
| Restorative abutment | Connects implant and tooth | Temporary or final? |
| Crown | The visible replacement tooth | Temporary or final? |
General differences to discuss with your dentist. This comparison does not determine which treatment is suitable for you.
The main parts
The implant body sits in the jawbone. The abutment connects it to the crown, which is the visible replacement tooth. Ask your dentist to show you the arrangement on a model.
Healing cap or cover screw?
A healing cap projects through the gum. In two-stage treatment, the implant first heals beneath the gum with a cover screw, then is uncovered for a healing cap. A visible cap does not mean the implant is ready for chewing; follow your stage-specific care instructions.
What will the temporary tooth look like?
A provisional crown can help shape the gum and test the tooth’s form. A healing cap has a different job. Before the appointment, find out whether you will leave with a cap, an implant-supported temporary tooth or a separate replacement.
The final connector and crown
The crown and abutment may use different materials. If the plan names only the crown material, ask which connector is included. Both may need maintenance later.
For attachment choices, compare screw-retained and cement-retained implant crowns.
When comparing quotes, check which implant components are included in the single-tooth starting fee. Ask for the cost of any temporary tooth, scans or extra appointments in writing.
What happens at each visit?
A visit may involve a scan or impression, changing a cap, or fitting temporary or finished teeth. Record what is being fitted and who decides the tissues are ready. Confirm the expected visits before booking travel.
If a part feels loose
Contact your dentist promptly about movement or pain. A loose crown may involve a screw or another problem that needs examination. Do not tighten, glue or deliberately rock it. Report when the change began and which part was last fitted.
Keep a record
Ask the treating team to update your component notes after each change.
- Tooth position and appointment date
- Part removed and part fitted
- Temporary or final status and next visit
- Care instructions and clinical contact
Read the related guidance
Keep the wider treatment plan in view while comparing these options.
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About this information
Published by Best Smile Turkey, a health-tourism intermediary. Your treating dentist is responsible for assessment, treatment and care.
Use this information to prepare questions for your dentist. An examination is needed to advise on treatment. Photographs, models and previews cannot establish suitability or predict results.
Source checking is not a clinical review. How we use sources and images, or how to report a correction.
Source-check record
These checks cover only the stated claims, not the whole page or your individual care.
- FDA background information on the implant body, abutment and supported artificial tooth. This is component terminology, not confirmation of a patient’s implant system or an itemised quote. Checked .
- EFP implant-therapy stages distinguish a cap above the gum from a buried cover screw followed by uncovering. This does not establish readiness to chew, a healing deadline or a required trip count. Checked .
Sources and further reading
- FDA: dental implants, what you should know Implant-body, abutment and screw terminology, with advice about looseness and pain.
- Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS: dental implants Healing caps, one-stage and two-stage surgery, and provisional restorative stages.
- European Federation of Periodontology: dental implants explained The roles of healing caps, cover screws, restorative abutments and replacement teeth.
- NHS: dental treatments explained An overview of crowns, bridges, veneers, implants and other options.
- General Dental Council: going abroad for dental treatment Questions to ask about the treating provider, follow-up arrangements and concerns.
These resources offer general guidance; their publishers do not endorse Best Smile Turkey or the treating provider. Manufacturer links identify products or records, not independently compared outcomes. NHS funding information concerns UK care, not treatment costs in Turkey.
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