Understanding Dental Implant Warranties in India: What's Covered? (2025)

Why Warranties Matter

A dental implant is a lifetime investment. But what happens if something goes wrong? Understanding warranty coverage BEFORE treatment is crucial.

Types of Dental Implant Warranties

1. Implant Fixture Warranty (The Screw)

Coverage: The titanium screw embedded in your jawbone

Duration: Typically lifetime for premium brands

What's Covered:

• Manufacturing defects
• Fracture or breakage
• Integration failure (first 6-12 months)

What's NOT Covered:

• Failure due to smoking
• Failure due to poor oral hygiene
• Trauma or accidents

2. Abutment Warranty (The Connector)

Coverage: The piece connecting implant to crown

Duration: Usually 5-10 years

What's Covered:

• Loosening
• Breakage
• Material defects

3. Crown/Prosthesis Warranty

Coverage: The visible tooth/teeth

Duration: 1-5 years typically

What's Covered:

• Chipping or cracking
• Color changes
• Fit issues

Brand-Specific Warranties

Brand	Implant Warranty	Global Coverage
Nobel Biocare	Lifetime	Yes (100+ countries)
Straumann	Lifetime	Yes (Global network)
Osstem	10 Years	Limited
Megagen	10 Years	Limited
Generic/Chinese	1-2 Years	No

The "Global Warranty" Advantage

Premium brands like Nobel Biocare and Straumann offer Global Warranties:

1. If your implant fails, contact ANY certified dentist worldwide
2. They verify your Implant Passport number
3. Brand covers replacement implant cost
4. You pay only for surgical/prosthetic fees

This is why we recommend premium implants—even in India, where savings are substantial.

What to Get in Writing

Before treatment, ensure you receive:

✅ Implant Passport with serial numbers ✅ Written warranty certificate ✅ Lab certificates for crown materials ✅ Treatment records (X-rays, clinical notes) ✅ Clinic warranty terms for labor/revision

TrustedHeal Warranty Policy

All implants placed through our network include:

• Manufacturer lifetime warranty (premium brands)
• Clinic workmanship warranty (1-2 years)
• Complimentary follow-up consultations
• Priority scheduling for any revisions

Conclusion

Don't just ask "what's the price?"—ask "what's the warranty?" Premium implants with global warranties offer peace of mind that budget options cannot match.