The first visit is dedicated to diagnostics — examination of the patient, pantomographic X-ray examination (so-called OPG) or/and computerized tomographic examination (so-called CBCT) and often special diagnostic models. The implantologist then discusses a treatment plan with the patient, taking into account the conditions in the patient's mouth. As soon as the patient has given their consent, the date for the implant operation is set (duration 0.5-2.5 hours).
The standard procedure is to attach crowns, bridges, or dentures 4–6 months after implant placement. This time must pass so that the implant or implants can integrate well into the bone. The implants are then exposed, and so-called healing screws are screwed in to properly shape the gums around the future crown or bridge. After about two weeks, impressions are taken and the prosthetics laboratory fabricates a crown, bridge or prosthesis, which the doctor attaches to the implants in the patient's mouth. While crowns and bridges are usually fixed (cemented or screw-retained), dentures are usually restorations that the patient can remove to maintain good hygiene.
Under favorable conditions — yes. The implant is then placed in the exact position of the extracted tooth. If there is no inflammation, this procedure often leads to very good cosmetic results.
This procedure means that the patient comes out with a tooth (or several teeth) immediately after implantation. As a rule, this is not a permanent prosthesis, but a temporary restoration that is worn during the healing period (4-6 months). However, it should be noted that this is only possible in favorable anatomical cases.
We perform the implantation under local anesthesia so that it is completely painless. After the procedure, the patient is given painkillers and anti-edema medication to help them recover quickly. The level of pain after an implant procedure is usually much less than after a tooth extraction.
This depends on the extent of the missing teeth. As a rule of thumb, the patient should be fitted with temporary restorations as soon as possible to allow them to function smoothly during the healing phase.
After simpler procedures, the patient can return to work the next day. For more complicated procedures, we recommend a 3-7 day rest period at the workplace.
It depends on the extent of the defect. Yes — the differences lie in the quality of the implant surfaces (speed, reliability, and quality of penetration), their shape and the prosthetic components. The technologically advanced implant system is modular, and over the years we can change and expand the prosthetic solutions based on the same implants by using new implants. As a result, the implants once placed will serve us for many years. Only branded implants have a product quality guarantee — usually 10 years. This is backed by solid scientific research confirming their long-term therapeutic success, as well as years of experience and observation. Only the big companies can afford the scientific background and conduct expensive, long-term research to ensure the improvement of the implant product. The largest implant systems can point to 25 years of observation and millions of dental implants placed. We can rely on them. The principle is to provide the patient with temporary restorations as quickly as possible to enable smooth functioning during the healing phase.
