Dental implant surgery

The implantation process is usually divided into two stages – surgical and prosthetic.

During the first stage, we perform diagnostics, assess your bone anatomy and density, and insert the implant. If necessary, we remove the old tooth before implantation, during the same appointment. This method of implantation, when the root of a “hopeless” tooth is removed and a dental implant is immediately inserted in its place and fitted with a temporary tooth, is called “immediate implantation”. Our years of experience show that this is a reliable way to restore your teeth, and you won’t have to go without them for a single day.

We start the second stage two to three months later. During the prosthetic restoration stage, we take a dental impression and affix the crown to the implant. Before the prosthetic restoration stage, i.e. during the healing period, we usually attach temporary crowns – also known as temporary teeth – so that you can enjoy your beautiful smile right after the first appointment.

How does it all start?

First of all, when you come in for a consultation, we will perform diagnostics (panoramic X-ray, computer tomography), and then we will draw up and discuss your individual treatment plan. After the diagnostics, we will evaluate the condition of your mouth, teeth and bone anatomy and density. If there is not enough bone to insert the implant, we will use computed tomography to offer specific solutions for each situation. For example, we can include a maxillary sinus lift if necessary.

Instead of inserting implants for each missing tooth individually, we recommend the All-on-4® treatment concept, when the teeth of the entire jaw are restored on just four implants. We talk more about this in the All-on-4® section.

Teeth restored on dental implants are superior to bridges or removable dental prostheses for a number of reasons.

• Teeth for life
  Teeth restored on dental implants are more durable than dental bridges. If you regularly take proper care of your new teeth, they can last a lifetime.

• Positive health effects
  Dental implants restore not only the crown of your tooth, but also its root, so they can reduce bone resorption.
  With this dental restoration technique, the adjacent healthy teeth will remain intact. It is different with dental bridges. For example, the adjacent teeth often need to be filed down to accommodate the bridge, and also have to bear the brunt of the force exerted on the bridge, since they are supporting it.
  Titanium – which the implants are made of – will not cause allergic reactions or rejection, and will “take” to your jawbone nicely. A non-metal ceramic crown is then attached to the implant (titanium screw), creating a substitute tooth that is completely fit for mastication and helps maintain excellent oral health.
• Stable and comfortable teeth
  With dental implants, we will restore 100% chewing efficiency, whereas dentures only restore 30-40%.
  Teeth restored on implants are non-removable – they are fixed structures. The All-on-4® treatment concept (when the teeth of the entire jaw are restored on just four implants) helps to avoid the discomfort that people often feel when wearing removable dentures. Restoring teeth on implants allows you to eat, speak and smile just like you would with healthy, natural teeth.
• Aesthetic solution
  Usually, only specialists can distinguish teeth restored with dental implants from natural teeth. At our clinic, we make permanent teeth from zirconia. This material is valued in modern dentistry for its strength and aesthetics. Zirconia is translucent, so it has the transparency of natural teeth. Even in neon light, your teeth will shine as if they were real, so you can rest assured that it will not be easy to tell them apart.
• Emotional comfort
  Often, new teeth on implants restore not only oral health, but also a youthful appearance, self-confidence and the opportunity to live a full life.

If you are afraid of the dentist’s chair, we might recommend treatment with sedation – a drug-induced loss of consciousness. You will fall asleep and wake up when the procedure is over. The process will be controlled by our professional anaesthetist.

We usually use sedation when:

• the patient has severe dental anxiety;
• we perform long, complex procedures;
• the patient is fidgety and cannot sit still during the procedure;
• the patient feels nauseous during treatment;
• the patient requests it.

If you are worried about your reaction and the level of discomfort during the treatment, talk to our dentist about sedation. Taking into account your individual situation and requests, our specialist will decide whether this is an option.

All-on-4® is a treatment concept developed by the Swedish company Nobel Biocare®, which allows the entire dental bridge to be attached to four dental implants.

Advantages of the All-on-4® treatment concept:

• Cheaper. We will only use four dental implants for restoring all of the teeth in the jaw.
• Faster. We will restore your teeth in a single day.
• More comfort. This is a non-removable structure.

What is Nobel Biocare®?

Nobel Biocare Holding AG is a pioneer in implant-based dental restorations and a leader in the global implant and aesthetic dentistry market. Today, more than a million people around the world are wearing and enjoying implants that the company has produced. The company’s headquarters are located in Zurich, Switzerland. Nobel Biocare® has a 35% share in the global dental implant market. The company has six production centres in Sweden, Japan, Canada and the United States, and 35 sales offices worldwide. In total, the company has more than 2,500 employees worldwide.