Both PlanDental doctors are qualified implantologists
An implantologist is a dentist trained specifically in placing dental implants — the titanium posts that replace a tooth root and support a crown, bridge, or full-arch prosthesis.
At PlanDental in Mahim West, both Dr. Hrishikesh Naik and Dr. Nisha Naik hold an MDS in Prosthodontics and Implantology — meaning implant placement and restoration are handled in-house by specialists, from a single missing tooth to full-arch cases. Read more about the clinic.
Patients usually see an implantologist for: a single missing toothmultiple missing teethfull-arch implant optionsreplacing old dentures
Same-day and urgent dental appointments are accommodated where the day's schedule allows.
Qualification
MDS, Implantology
Doctors qualified
Both, at PlanDental
Options
Single tooth to full arch
Experience
18+ years each
01 Quick Answer
Implantologist in Mahim — Quick Answer
An implantologist places dental implants — small titanium posts inserted into the jawbone to act as an artificial tooth root — and restores them with a crown, bridge, or full-arch prosthesis. At PlanDental in Mahim West, both doctors hold an MDS in Prosthodontics and Implantology, meaning implant assessment, placement, and restoration all happen in-house rather than being split between multiple providers.
02 What an Implantologist Does
The Role of an Implantologist
Implantology is a specific area of training within dentistry focused on surgically placing implants in the jawbone and planning how they integrate with existing bone and bite forces. Because the qualification at PlanDental combines Prosthodontics and Implantology in one MDS, the same doctor who plans the eventual crown, bridge, or denture is also qualified to place the implant that supports it — rather than the case being split between an implant surgeon and a separate restorative dentist.
Combining implant placement and the final restoration under one qualification means one doctor plans the whole case from the missing tooth to the finished result.
03 When You Need One
Do You Need to See an Implantologist?
An implantologist's focus
One or more missing teeth
Wanting a fixed alternative to a removable denture
Comparing implant vs bridge for a missing tooth
Considering full-arch options like All-on-4 or All-on-6
Needs assessment first
Adequate bone volume, confirmed via imaging
Managed gum health before placement
Realistic timeline expectations — implants take months, not days
Not every missing tooth is automatically a good candidate for an implant on the first visit — bone volume and gum health are checked before recommending one.
Bone volume and gum health are assessed with X-rays before any recommendation.
Compare real options
Implant vs bridge vs denture, or single-tooth vs full-arch — trade-offs explained clearly.
One doctor, whole case
The same doctor plans placement and the final restoration, rather than splitting the case between providers.
Because Prosthodontics and Implantology sit within the same qualification here, there's no handoff between an "implant surgeon" and a separate restorative dentist.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Implantologists at PlanDental
What's the difference between an implantologist and a general dentist?
An implantologist has additional MDS-level training specifically in surgically placing dental implants — a general dentist without this qualification would typically refer implant cases elsewhere.
Are both doctors at PlanDental implantologists?
Yes — both Dr. Hrishikesh Naik and Dr. Nisha Naik hold an MDS in Prosthodontics and Implantology.
Does the same doctor place the implant and fit the crown?
Yes — since the MDS covers both Prosthodontics and Implantology, one doctor manages the full case.
Do I need a referral to see an implantologist at PlanDental?
No — book directly, since implant care is provided in-house by the clinic's own doctors.
How do I know if I'm a candidate for an implant?
This is assessed with X-ray imaging to check bone volume and gum health — book a consultation to find out.
Page last updated 20 September 2026. Information on this page describes implant care available at PlanDental, Mahim.
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Disclaimer: Information provided on this page is for educational purposes only. Individual treatment plans and outcomes vary based on clinical evaluation.
