Monolithic zirconia
Milled as one piece, then stained and glazed
- Often used for
- Back teeth, strong biters and full-arch work where strength comes first
- Strength
- Very high; no separate layer that can chip. Less translucent than layered ceramic
The teeth on the implant
Implant Restorations in Dubai
An implant replaces the root; the restoration is the tooth you see and bite with. Your dentist plans and places the implant. Creative Art Dental Lab designs and makes what sits on top.
- Implant crowns and full-arch work
- Pink gingival ceramic
- 3Shape and Medit files accepted
Patients book with the clinic. Dentists contact the lab on +971 56 979 2929.
Two parts, one fitFramework below, teeth and gum above.
Quick answer
What is an implant restoration?
An implant restoration is the crown, bridge or full-arch prosthesis attached to a dental implant. The implant is the post in the jawbone; the restoration is the visible tooth or teeth on top. At Creative Arts, the dentist plans and places the implant, and Creative Art Dental Lab, in the same building, designs and makes the restoration from a digital scan.
27 yearsIn-house dental laboratory in the same building
Written planItemised treatment plan before you commit
Open daily10:00–20:00, seven days a week
Jumeirah 3614 Jumeira St, Umm Suqeim 1, Dubai
At a glance
Implant restorations in brief
- What it is
- The crown, bridge or full-arch prosthesis that sits on one or more implants
- Who places the implant
- The treating dentist: Dr. Khalid Saeed or Dr. Kinan Bonni
- Who makes the restoration
- Creative Art Dental Lab, a separate business in the same building as the clinic
- How it is attached
- Screw-retained or cemented, chosen by the dentist case by case
- Typical lab time
- 3–5 working days for standard single units, depending on complexity; full-arch timelines depend on the case
Typical timings, not promises.
Clinic and lab
Who does what: the dentist places the implant, the lab makes the teeth
Implant treatment has a surgical part and a restorative part.
- The dentist plans the implant from a 3D CBCT scan, places it, waits for the bone to integrate (usually about 3–6 months), then fits and maintains the restoration. At Creative Arts this is Dr. Khalid Saeed or Dr. Kinan Bonni.
- The laboratory does not treat patients or place implants. It designs and makes the crown, bridge or full-arch prosthesis from the dentist's scan and prescription.
Results are most predictable when both agree on the final tooth before surgery, so the implant is planned from where that tooth needs to be. See dental implant treatment at the clinic.
Retention
Screw-retained or cemented implant crowns: what is the difference?
An implant crown is held by a small screw through it into the implant, or by cement onto a connecting component. Both are established approaches.
| Screw-retained | Cemented | |
|---|---|---|
| How it is held | A screw through the crown into the implant; the access hole is sealed with tooth-coloured filling | Cement onto a connecting component on the implant; no access hole |
| Removing it later | The dentist can unscrew it for maintenance, cleaning or repair | Harder to remove; it may have to be cut off |
| Cement under the gum | None to leave behind | Excess must be removed carefully; leftover cement can inflame tissue around the implant |
| Often considered when | Retrievability matters, as in most full-arch work | The implant angle would put a screw hole on a visible surface |
Your dentist chooses case by case, from implant position, space and maintenance needs. The laboratory designs to that decision.
Full-arch work
Implant-supported full-arch frameworks and pink gingival ceramic
When all the teeth in a jaw are replaced on implants, the result is one fixed prosthesis: a framework that fixes to the implants with screws, and the visible prosthesis that carries the teeth.
After teeth are lost, bone and gum shrink, so teeth alone would look too long. Pink gingival ceramic is built in where gum tissue has been lost, restoring a natural gum line and lip support.
- Screw access channels let the dentist remove the prosthesis for maintenance.
- The underside is shaped so it can be cleaned at home.
For the clinical side, see full mouth dental implants and All-on-4 bridges. Full-arch timelines depend on the case and usually include try-in stages.
Materials
Zirconia or layered ceramic for implant work?
No single material is right for every implant restoration. The dentist chooses from where it sits, the bite forces and how visible it is.
Layered zirconia
Zirconia core with ceramic layered by hand
- Often used for
- Front teeth and visible areas where the crown must match natural neighbours
- Trade-off
- More colour depth and translucency; the layer can chip under heavy forces or grinding
Pink gingival ceramic
Gum-coloured ceramic added to the prosthesis
- Often used for
- Full-arch and larger bridges where gum and bone have been lost
- Purpose
- Restores the gum line and lip support, matched to gum tone
The details
What makes an implant crown look and feel like a tooth?
Emergence profile. An implant is narrower than the root it replaces, so the crown must widen to the full tooth shape as it leaves the gum. That contour supports the gum and must stay cleanable.
Bite. A natural tooth sits in a cushioning ligament; an implant is fused to bone and has none. The bite on an implant crown is therefore designed and checked carefully, and adjusted by the dentist at fitting.
Shade. A single front implant crown beside natural teeth is among the hardest shade problems. For clinic patients the technician can see the teeth in person, under the same light as the dentist. See custom shade matching.
Digital workflow
How an implant crown is made, from scan to fitting
Most implant restorations follow the same digital chain, and hands still finish the work.
Scan with scan bodies
A scan body is seated on the implant and scanned, recording its exact position in 3D.
ClinicCAD design
Emergence profile, contacts and bite are designed on screen.
LabMilling
The approved design is milled in ceramic; a printed model can check fit.
LabHand finishing
Stain, glaze and layered or pink ceramic add depth, texture and gum line.
LabQuality check
Fit, contacts, bite and shade are checked on the model.
LabTry-in and fitting
Fit, shade and bite are checked in the mouth; small lab adjustments can be made the same day.
Clinic
From dentist to dental lab
How the dentist and the lab work on an implant case together
Implant restorations go wrong in the gaps between clinic and laboratory: a missing implant detail, an unclear bite, a shade judged from one photograph. In the same building, dentist and technician discuss the case directly and look at the same scan.
- 1Prescription — scan, implant details, material, retention
- 2Questions — raised before design starts
- 3Design review — shape and bite agreed where needed
- 4Try-in feedback — full-arch cases may need more than one try-in
- 5Adjustment — small corrections, often the same day
Who leads the laboratory?
Creative Art Dental Lab is part of Creative Art Group, led by CEO Basem Tobaji, a DHA-licensed dental laboratory technician with about 30 years in the dental field. His role is restorative and technical; he does not treat patients or place implants.
For dentists
What does the lab typically need for an implant case?
Standard single implant units typically take 3–5 working days in the lab, depending on complexity; full-arch timelines are agreed case by case.
Scan with scan bodies
Files from 3Shape, Medit and most major systems, scan bodies seated, tissue clearly captured.
Implant system and platform
System, platform or connection and diameter for each implant, so the restoration suits compatible components.
Shade information
Photographs with a shade tab in frame under consistent light, plus gum tone for full arches.
Opposing arch and bite
A scan of the opposing jaw and a bite record, with the chosen material and retention (screw-retained or cemented).
Sending an implant case to Creative Art Dental Lab
By its own published count the lab serves 800+ doctors and clinics in Dubai. Dentists contact it directly on +971 56 979 2929 (Monday–Saturday 10:00–20:00, closed Sunday); collection and delivery within Dubai can be coordinated. See how to send a case or use the lab inquiry form.
Patients: start with a dentist, not the lab
Missing teeth, or an implant crown that is loose or chipped? Book a consultation at the clinic on +971 4 342 4444 for an examination and a written plan. A loose crown is often more fixable than a loose implant; see implant repair.
Who treats you
The dentists who plan and place implants
They plan and place each implant, then fit the restoration.
Patient questions
Frequently asked questions
Does the dental lab place implants?
No. Implants are planned and placed by the treating dentist; at Creative Arts that is Dr. Khalid Saeed or Dr. Kinan Bonni. Creative Art Dental Lab does not treat patients. It designs and makes the crown, bridge or full-arch prosthesis from the dentist's scan, and the dentist fits it.
Screw-retained or cemented: who decides?
The dentist decides, case by case. Screw-retained crowns can be removed for maintenance and leave no cement under the gum; cemented crowns have no access hole and can suit implants whose angle would put a screw hole on a visible surface. The laboratory designs the restoration to that decision.
Which implant systems can you restore?
The laboratory works from the implant system and platform details the dentist provides with each case, so the restoration is designed for compatible components. It does not publish a list of brands; dentists can confirm details with the lab on +971 56 979 2929.
How long does an implant crown take in the lab?
A standard single implant crown typically takes 3–5 working days in the laboratory, depending on complexity. Full-arch prostheses take longer, with timelines that depend on the case and usually include try-in stages. Urgent cases are discussed against the current schedule.
What is pink ceramic and when is it used?
Pink, or gingival, ceramic is gum-coloured ceramic built into an implant bridge or full-arch prosthesis. It is used where gum tissue and bone have been lost, which would otherwise make the new teeth look too long. It restores the gum line and lip support and is matched to the patient's gum tone.
Can you restore implants placed at another clinic?
Patients should first see a dentist at the clinic for an assessment: the implant and gum are checked, the implant system identified and compatible components confirmed. Dentists who placed the implant can send the restorative case directly to Creative Art Dental Lab with a scan and the implant system and platform details.
How is the shade matched on an implant crown?
The technician works from shade photographs with a shade tab in frame, taken under consistent light, and the dentist's notes. For clinic patients the technician can also see the teeth in person, which matters most for a single front crown. Shade is confirmed at try-in.
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