Translation guide
A dental implant is an artificial tooth root placed into the jaw to hold a replacement tooth or bridge. This guide covers how to talk about the procedure, the implant itself, and related concepts in Japanese.
Referring to the titanium post surgically placed in the jawbone.
The most common term in everyday conversation and dental contexts. It can refer to the entire implant system or specifically the fixture.
I had surgery to place a dental implant.
Literally 'dental implant'. Used to be more specific, often in medical or formal contexts.
Dental implants are made of titanium.
Technical term for the implant body/fixture. Used by dentists or in product descriptions.
This implant fixture bonds with the bone.
Referring to the complete replacement tooth, including the visible part.
Talking about getting dental implants as a treatment.
Expressing the action of receiving or placing an implant.
Common casual way to say 'get an implant' (literally 'put in an implant').
I'm scheduled to get an implant next month.
Another common way to say 'get/have an implant'.
I'm undecided about whether to get an implant.
More technical, 'embed an implant'. Often used in medical descriptions.
The implant is embedded in the jawbone.
In everyday Japanese, インプラント is well understood and used just like 'implant' in English. You don't usually need to say 歯科インプラント unless you need to distinguish from other types of implants (e.g., breast implants).
Literally 'artificial tooth root'. Emphasizes the root part, but can be used for the whole implant concept.
An artificial tooth root is embedded in the jawbone.
Implant surgery is performed under local anesthesia.