Dental Implants

Implants can be used to replace one tooth, several teeth or all the teeth. They can support fixed restorations or improve the stability of removable dentures. The type of restoration and the number and positions of the implants are determined by the clinical conditions and the treatment plan.

Planning includes an assessment of the available bone, the condition of the soft tissues and the position of the future restoration. Digital tools help us consider, from this early stage, how the replacement teeth will look, function and be kept clean.

We use an intraoral scanner to create a digital model of the teeth and surrounding tissues. This digital information supports the planning of the restoration and collaboration with the dental laboratory.

When a tooth needs to be removed, we take particular care to minimise trauma and preserve the surrounding tissues. Where indicated, socket preservation or bone augmentation may be performed. Bone augmentation may be carried out before or at the same time as implant placement, depending on the clinical conditions.

Before implant placement, we assess your general health, the medicines you take, the health of your teeth and gums, the available bone and any other factors that may affect treatment.

Some medical conditions and treatments require additional preparation or consultation with your doctor. In certain situations, implant placement may need to be postponed or another option considered. Please tell us about all your medical conditions, medicines and previous treatment.

Following a clinical examination and a review of the necessary imaging, we will explain the proposed treatment, alternatives, materials and implant system, as well as the expected course of care. We adapt the treatment to your individual circumstances, drawing on clinical experience and current scientific evidence.

You will receive instructions on cleaning your teeth and implants, together with a plan for regular check-ups and professional maintenance.

Smoking increases the risk of complications and implant treatment failure. We recommend stopping smoking and discussing support to help you quit.

Where necessary, we will coordinate your preparation for the procedure with your doctor.

Recovery depends on the extent of the procedure. You will receive written instructions on care after surgery, prescribed medication and follow-up appointments, including when to contact us.

The timing of the restoration depends on the implant's initial stability, the condition of the bone, any additional procedures and the planned treatment protocol. We will explain the expected sequence and timing of treatment during the planning stage.

In selected cases, a temporary restoration can be fitted immediately after implant placement. This depends on the clinical conditions, the stability achieved and the restorative treatment plan.

Readiness for the restorative phase is assessed clinically, with appropriate radiographic review. In a two-stage procedure, the implant is uncovered and a healing abutment is fitted to shape the soft tissue.

After adequate healing, we carry out an intraoral scan and proceed with the definitive restoration. The digital scan provides the basis for its design, with careful attention to tooth shape, the bite and the relationship with the surrounding tissues.