Assured Dental Care is a dental clinic in Andheri West, Mumbai, where dental implant treatment is planned carefully, with a clear explanation of who does each part. People often search for an implantologist or an implant dentist, but these are everyday terms and not a registered title in many countries, so they do not tell you what training a dentist has. Implant treatment has three parts: planning, placing the implant and restoring it with a crown, bridge or denture. This page explains each part and what to ask any clinic.
Your care is led by Dr. Shreya Shah, Chief Dentist, who examines you, plans implant treatment and looks after your teeth, gums and restorations, and does not describe herself as an implantologist. When surgery or a restoration needs skills beyond what is available at the clinic, she says so and arranges coordinated care. If you are considering implants, the first step is an examination and, if it is needed, a scan.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Shreya Shah, Chief Dentist. Last reviewed 9 October 2026. Registered with the Maharashtra State Dental Council (registration A 30472, 2015). Dr. Shah is also the treating dentist at this clinic.
Implant care at Assured Dental Care in Andheri West, Mumbai covers planning, placing and restoring dental implants. Dr. Shreya Shah, Chief Dentist, plans the treatment, looks after the teeth and gums, and arranges coordinated care when a part needs other skills. Implantologist is an everyday term, not a registered title.
Examination and planning start at your first visit, subject to availability.
You are told who plans, who places and who restores your implant before you agree.
We give you a list of questions to ask any implant dentist, including us.
A dental implant is a titanium post placed in the jawbone to replace the root of a missing tooth, and it carries a crown, bridge or denture. The terms implantologist and implant dentist are used for dentists who place or restore implants. In many countries, implant dentistry is not a separate specialty on the register, so the title says little about training. Whether a dentist holds a recognised specialty depends on training and registration with the dental authority in each country.4
Implant treatment has three parts. Planning decides whether an implant suits you, where it goes and what it will carry, using an examination, X-rays and sometimes a 3D scan. Placement is the surgery. Restoration is making and fitting the crown, bridge or denture, and caring for it afterwards. One dentist can do all three, or they can be shared between a surgeon and a restorative dentist.3
Our dental implants page describes the process step by step, and there are pages on a single tooth implant, multiple teeth implants and full arch plans such as All-on-4. Gum disease around an implant is a separate problem, which is explained on our periodontal pages.
Implant treatment is planning, surgery and restoration, and you are entitled to know who does each part.
Dr. Shreya Shah decides this only after an examination and, where needed, a scan. These are the general patterns.
If a tooth is still in the mouth but failing, root canal treatment may keep it, and teeth that cannot be saved are removed by tooth extraction. If a bridge or denture suits you better, see dental bridges and dentures.
Planning and care are done here, and surgery that needs more is coordinated with a suitably trained clinician.
These are the questions that tell you most. We are happy to answer them for you.
Ask what training the dentist has in implants, how many cases like yours they have treated and whether they work with a surgeon or restorative dentist. Ask for plain answers.
Before you agreeAsk who plans, who places the implant, who makes the crown and who looks after you afterwards. It is reasonable for these to be different people.
Before you agreeAsk what scans are used, which implant system is used and why, what the risks are for you, what happens if an implant fails and what maintenance is needed.
Before you agree| Compare | One dentist does everything | A surgeon places, a dentist restores | Referral for complex cases |
|---|---|---|---|
| Planning | One dentist | Shared | Shared |
| Placement | One dentist | The surgeon | The surgeon |
| Crown or bridge | One dentist | The restorative dentist | The restorative dentist |
| Good for | Straightforward cases | Many cases | Complex cases |
| Risk to ask about | Experience with your case | Handover between clinicians | Waiting time |
All three arrangements can work, and what matters is that you know which one you are in.
This describes the planning and coordination, not the surgery itself, which is described on our implants page.3
A good plan starts from the final tooth and names who does each step.
Dr. Shah asks which teeth are missing, how long ago they were lost and what you want. She asks about your health, medicines and tobacco use.
She examines the gap, the teeth beside it, the gums and your bite, and looks for decay and gum disease that must be treated first.
X-rays show the bone and neighbouring teeth. A 3D scan is advised when it is needed to see the bone, the nerves and the sinus.
She explains whether an implant is advisable, and compares it with a bridge, a denture or no replacement, in plain language.
The crown, bridge or denture is planned first, and the implant position follows from it.
You are told who will place the implant and who will make and fit the restoration. If surgery is coordinated with a surgeon, the handover is explained.
Gum disease, decay and teeth that must be removed are treated, and healing is allowed before surgery.
After surgery and healing, the restoration is made and fitted, and maintenance visits keep the gums and the implant healthy.
Cost depends on your evaluation. Implant care is planned for each person, so no single figure fits everyone.
Two people who need one implant can have very different plans. After the examination and any scan, Dr. Shreya Shah explains the stages, including who does each, and the cost of each stage is discussed before you decide to go ahead.
Call 08806796696 or message us on WhatsApp. If you have trouble breathing or swallowing, or swelling is spreading to your eye or neck, go to a hospital emergency department. For a loose crown or other urgent problem, see dental emergency treatment.
Cleaning around an implant every day and regular maintenance protect it.
We say plainly who is better placed for each part, and refer when another clinician is.
Your first visit is an examination and a conversation about the plan and who does what. No surgery is done.
Bring any earlier X-rays, scans or reports, and any implant plan or quote you have been given. Write down your questions, using the list on this page. Tell us about allergies, diabetes, heart conditions, blood thinners and tobacco use.
Call 08806796696 to book.
Clear about who does whatTooth-saving check firstReferral coordinated
Dr. Shah explains each option, its stages and its risks in plain language, and you decide at your own pace. If you are anxious about dental treatment, tell us at the start and we will go at a pace that suits you. We would rather you ask every question before treatment than leave with doubts, so please bring a list.
You are told who plans, who places and who restores your implant before you agree to start.
Dr. Shah checks whether a tooth can be kept before an implant is discussed.
A bridge, a denture or no replacement are explained with the same care as an implant.
If surgery needs skills beyond what is available, Dr. Shah says so and arranges coordinated care with a suitably trained clinician.
These are patient reviews of the clinic and Dr. Shah, copied word for word from the clinic’s Google Business Profile. They describe the experience of visiting the clinic and are not evidence of how any treatment will turn out for you.
“Most relaxing dental clinic I have ever been to,and I have been to a few.what I liked the most of Dr Shreya gave me 3treament options and I was explained pros and cons of everything.”
“Me and my family have been visiting Dr Shreya for a few years now. She makes us feel very comfortable and at ease. She is always accommodating us on urgent basis when required. Would recommend her.”
“Dr. Shreya has such a warm and positive energy that instantly puts you at ease. She made me feel comfortable throughout all my sittings. I had a root canal done, and she patiently explained every step of the procedure, which really helped reduce my anxiety. Each sitting was smooth and well-managed. I’m very happy with my experience and would highly recommend her.”
“Dr. Shreya is really friendly and welcoming, she keeps helps you stay comfortable throughout the procedures”
“Outstanding service from start to finish. The staff is warm and courteous, and Dr Shreya is honest, skilled, and efficient.”
“I had a very good experience at this dental clinic, did the cleaning. The dentist was professional, and explained clearly, the staff were friendly and helpful , and the clinic was clean and well- maintained.”
Assured Dental Care is a dental clinic in Andheri West, Mumbai, next to Lallubhai Park in Parsi Colony. You can ask about implants with Dr. Shreya Shah by phone or WhatsApp. The map shows the exact location of the clinic. If your problem is urgent, please call before you travel so that we can arrange the earliest visit available. Please bring any earlier reports.
Straight answers to what patients ask before they book. If your question is not here, call or message us.
Implant care is planned for each person, so the cost is given only after your evaluation. It depends on the number of implants, the implant system, the scans, whether the tooth must be removed or bone built up, the crown, bridge or denture, who carries out each stage, the number of visits and the maintenance. After the examination, Dr. Shreya Shah explains the plan and the cost of each stage before you decide.
These are everyday terms for a dentist who places or restores dental implants. In many countries, implant dentistry is not a separate registered specialty, so the term does not tell you what training the dentist has. It is sensible to ask about training, experience and which part of the treatment each clinician does.
Dr. Shreya Shah is the Chief Dentist at Assured Dental Care, and she does not describe herself as an implantologist. She examines you, plans implant treatment and looks after the teeth, gums and crowns. When surgery or a restoration needs skills beyond what is available at the clinic, she says so and arranges coordinated care.
Implant treatment has three parts: planning, placing the implant and restoring it with a crown, bridge or denture. They may all be done by one dentist or shared between a surgeon and a restorative dentist. We tell you who does each part before you agree to start.
Ask about their training and experience with the type of case you have, which part of the treatment they do themselves, which implant system they use and why, how they plan with scans, what happens if an implant fails, what maintenance is needed and what the risks are for you. A good dentist answers plainly.
A 3D scan is used when the plan needs it, to see the bone, the nerves and the sinus. Not every case needs one, and we explain why it is advised in yours.
Risks include bleeding, swelling and infection after surgery, an implant that does not bond with the bone, gum and bone inflammation around the implant caused by plaque, and problems with the crown or screw. In a review of studies with ten years of follow-up, about 93 to 96 in 100 implants were still in place. Dr. Shah explains the risks for your case.
Yes. Bring the plan, any scans and the quote or breakdown you were given. Dr. Shah examines you, explains what she finds and compares the options, including not replacing the tooth.
If you are thinking about a dental implant, a planning visit shows whether an implant suits you, who would do each part and what the alternatives are. If you have an implant plan from another clinic, we are happy to give a second opinion. Call or message us during clinic hours and we will confirm a time with you.
Monday to Saturday, 10:00 AM to 7:30 PM.
Read this for how implant treatment works, step by step.
Read this if one tooth is missing.
Read this if most of your teeth are missing.
See all dental treatments at Assured Dental Care, or read about our general dentist in Andheri West.
Written and reviewed by: Dr. Shreya Shah, Chief Dentist, Maharashtra State Dental Council registration A 30472. Last reviewed 9 October 2026. Dr. Shah is also the clinic’s treating dentist, and this page describes treatment that Assured Dental Care provides.
On the review date, Dr. Shah read the whole page and checked each clinical statement, timeline and warning sign against the sources listed below. The page is next reviewed within six months, and sooner if a source or the clinic’s process changes. To report an error, call or message the clinic using the details above.
This page is general information for patients. It is not a diagnosis or a substitute for an examination by a dentist. Treatment, timelines and outcomes vary from person to person.
