A missing tooth doesn't have to stay missing. Implants replace the root as well as the crown, so your bite, your bone and your face keep their shape. Every case here is planned by Dr. Jordi Izzard A. Landayan, a Prosthodontic Specialist recognised by the PRC.
Single-tooth implants from ₱100,000Planned by a PRC-recognised ProsthodontistPasig · Mandaluyong · The Grove
All three replace missing teeth. They differ in what they protect, how long they take, and what they cost. Here's the honest version.
Implant
Bridge
Denture
Replaces
The tooth and its root
The tooth, anchored on the teeth either side
The teeth only, resting on the gums
Neighbouring teeth
Left untouched
Shaped down to support the bridge
Partials may clip onto them
Jawbone
Helps preserve it
Bone under the gap can shrink over time
Doesn't prevent bone loss
How it feels
Fixed, like a natural tooth
Fixed
Removable
Upfront cost
Highest upfront
Moderate
Lowest
Time to finish
4–6 months
Usually a few weeks
Usually a few weeks
An implant isn't automatically the right answer. It usually costs more upfront and lasts longest, but your bone, bite, budget and how many teeth are missing all matter. You'll get a written comparison for your own case at consultation.
The process
How an implant actually happens.
Six steps spread over four to six months. Most of that is healing time between visits — the actual chair time is far less than most patients expect.
01
Consultation and X-ray
A full exam and digital X-ray to check your bone, gums and bite, and to work out whether an implant is the right answer for you — sometimes it isn't, and we'll say so.
1 visit
02
Your treatment plan, in writing
How many implants, how long it will take, what it will cost, and any preparatory work such as a bone graft. You take the plan home and decide in your own time.
1 visit
03
Implant placement
The implant is placed under local anaesthesia. You go home the same day with clear after-care instructions and a number to call if anything worries you.
1 visit
04
Healing
The implant fuses to your jawbone. This part is biology and can't be rushed — trying to shorten it is one of the most common reasons implants fail elsewhere.
3–6 months
05
Abutment and digital scan
Once healing is confirmed, a small connector is attached to the implant and scanned with our Medit intraoral scanner — no impression trays, no putty. This is the base your final crown sits on.
1 visit
06
Your final crown
A custom crown, designed digitally from your scan and shade-matched to your natural teeth, is fitted and adjusted until the bite feels right. You leave with the finished tooth.
1–2 visits
Who plans your implant
Planned by the dentist other dentists learn from.
Every implant case at Modern Smiles is planned by Dr. Jordi Izzard A. Landayan, DMD, MSc, FPPS, FPAID, a PRC-recognised Prosthodontic Specialist and Fellow of the Philippine Academy of Implant Dentistry.
He trained in advanced prosthodontics at Korea University, where he also researched implantology full-time, then completed advanced implantology training at UCLA and spent five years teaching prosthodontics at the University of the East.
Today he runs his own implant training program for dentists — more than 30 batches nationwide — and is the on-call implantologist other clinics bring in for their implant cases.
PRC Prosthodontic Specialist
Fellow · PAID
Fellow · PPS
Korea University · UCLA
Implant trainer · 30+ batches
On-call implantologist
In the clinic
Medit intraoral scanner
In-house 3D printing
Same-day crowns
Why that matters to you. Prosthodontists specialise in what goes on the implant — the bite, the crown, and how it all looks. Your crown is designed from a precise digital scan, not a tray of impression putty, so it fits, functions and lasts.
Every implant is placed with surgical-grade equipment and checked on digital X-ray, and the models behind your treatment are printed right here in the clinic.
Implant motor & digital X-rayPlacement is done with a surgical implant motor set to an exact speed and torque, then checked on digital X-ray.
In-house 3D printingDental models are 3D-printed in our own clinic, straight from your digital scan.
Watch a real case
From missing teeth to a fixed smile.
This patient wanted fixed, implant-supported teeth for both the upper and lower jaw. Watch how Dr. Jordi planned the case, from the collapsed bite to the final prosthesis.
Implant pricing varies with your bone condition, whether grafting is needed, and the crown material. We give you a firm figure in writing once we've seen your X-rays — not before.
Single-tooth implant
Osstem implant, abutment and porcelain-fused-to-metal (PFM) crown. Zirconia crown available as an upgrade. Typically 4–6 months start to finish.
From ₱100,000per tooth
Multiple teeth · implant bridge
Implants supporting several connected crowns, for gaps of two or more teeth. Package rates apply when you replace two or more teeth.
Package pricingquoted after assessment
Full-arch rehabilitation
A fixed full-arch prosthesis supported by implants, for patients missing most or all teeth in an arch.
Quoted after assessmentper arch
Bone graft, if needed
Where there isn't enough bone to hold an implant securely, bone is built up first.
Quoted after assessmentcase-dependent
Specialist consultation
Examination, digital X-ray and a written treatment plan, with Dr. Jordi. Virtual or in-clinic.
₱3,000per visit
Why we don't quote a flat price over the phone. Anyone who gives you a fixed implant price without seeing an X-ray is either guessing or planning to revise it later. We'd rather tell you the honest range now and the exact number after your assessment.
Guide prices last reviewed October 2026. Installment options available.
All prices are guide fees, subject to change without prior notice, and depend on the dentist’s clinical assessment. Your final quote is confirmed in writing before any treatment starts.
What's included
What your ₱100,000 implant includes.
A single-tooth implant at Modern Smiles starts at ₱100,000. Here's exactly what that covers.
01
A specialist, start to finish
Planned and placed by Dr. Jordi, a PRC-recognised prosthodontist who trains other dentists in implant surgery — more than 30 batches nationwide.
02
An Osstem implant
One of the world's most widely used implant systems, so parts and support are available far beyond our clinic.
03
A custom crown
Porcelain-fused-to-metal (PFM) crown, designed from a Medit digital scan and shade-matched to your teeth. Zirconia is available as an upgrade.
04
The abutment too
The connector between the implant and the crown is included in the price, not added on at the end.
Why some clinics quote less. A lower implant price usually means an unbranded or lesser-known implant, a general dentist placing it instead of a specialist, or an implant-only price that leaves out the abutment and crown. Ask any clinic those three questions — we'll answer ours in writing.
Our aftercare promise. We don't stop at the crown. From the day your implant is placed you have a direct line to the clinic, healing checks until your final crown is fitted, and a specialist who will see you if anything ever feels wrong.
Your exact figure
The real number starts with an X-ray.
A ₱3,000 specialist implant consultation — virtual or in-clinic — gets you an examination, digital X-rays and a written plan with your firm price. HMO verification and installment options included.
Straight answers on cost, comfort, timelines and whether an implant is even the right option for you.
/01How much does a dental implant cost in the Philippines?
At Modern Smiles, a single-tooth dental implant starts at ₱100,000, covering an Osstem implant, the abutment and a porcelain-fused-to-metal (PFM) crown; a zirconia crown is available as an upgrade. The final figure depends on your bone condition, whether a bone graft or sinus lift is needed, and the crown material you choose. If you're replacing two or more teeth, package rates apply; multi-tooth and full-arch cases are quoted after a clinical assessment. Guide prices last reviewed October 2026.
/02How long do dental implants last?
With healthy gums, good home care and regular checkups, a well-planned implant can last many years — often decades. The two things that matter most are the planning at the start, particularly bone assessment, and hygiene afterwards. No dentist can guarantee a lifespan, and you should be cautious of any who does.
/03Is getting a dental implant painful?
The placement itself is done under local anaesthesia, so you'll feel pressure but not pain. Most patients describe the days afterwards as mild soreness rather than pain, manageable with ordinary pain relief. We'll go through exactly what to expect before you commit to anything.
/04Am I a candidate for a dental implant?
Most adults with healthy gums and enough jawbone are candidates. If there isn't enough bone, grafting can often build it up first. Uncontrolled gum disease, some medical conditions and heavy smoking can affect suitability. This is exactly what the consultation is for — and if an implant isn't right for you, a bridge or denture may be the better answer.
/05Why does an implant take four to six months?
Because the bone has to fuse to the implant, a process called osseointegration. That takes time no technique can shorten safely. Most of those months are healing between appointments, not chair time.
/06Does HMO cover dental implants?
Most HMO plans in the Philippines cover preventive and basic restorative care — consultations, cleaning, fillings, simple extractions — but not implants. We're accredited with Maxicare, Cocolife, PhilCare, Filipino Doctors and Health Partners, and we'll verify exactly what your card covers before you commit. Installment options are available for the balance.
/07Implant, bridge or denture — which should I choose?
An implant replaces the root as well as the tooth, so it doesn't rely on the neighbouring teeth and helps preserve the bone underneath. A bridge is faster and cheaper upfront but involves preparing the teeth either side. A denture is the most affordable and least invasive. Which is right depends on your bone, your bite, your budget and how many teeth are missing — you'll get a written comparison for your own case at consultation.
Ready when you are
Find out if an implant is right for you.
A specialist implant consultation is ₱3,000 (virtual or in-clinic) and gets you an examination, digital X-rays and a written plan you can take home. No pressure, no hard sell.
