Dental implants

Dental implants feel like natural teeth

Implants are artificial tooth roots that are permanently anchored in the jawbone and merge with it. They support an individual crown or a bridge and form a permanent and tight fitting tooth replacement. Implants are made of titanium, which is well tolerated by the tissue and biocompatible. So far, no allergies against titanium were reported. Implants that support individual teeth are not perceived as foreign objects because they feel like natural teeth.

Modern implants offers a number of positive properties compared to common tooth replacement methods. The most significant ones are of course being able to laugh, bite and chew without having to worry.

Due to their stable fit, implant-supported tooth replacements provide a much better chewing capacity than common removable replacements and transmit the chewing forces to the jawbone. Contrary to bridges, this almost physiological strain can prevent bone resorption.

In case individual teeth are missing, an implant can replace a bridge because it does not require the support of the neighbouring teeth. Valuable intact tooth substance does not have to be ground down and can be preserved in the long term.

Implants are also suited for patients with partial prostheses that have a bad fit due to unfavourable conditions.

Treatment

After your arrival, we perform an examination free of charge and design a treatment plan that is custom-tailored to your requirements. A preliminary examination is required to see whether an implant is suited for you. An exact medical diagnosis helps to harmonise the medical treatment with your wishes.

Then we restorate your remaining teeth with conservative methods. Teeth that cannot be preserved will be extracted. Afterwards, your jaw is carefully measured to determine the placement of the implants and the tooth replacement. In the next step, the specialists in our dental lab produce your individual tooth replacement using the NobelGuide system by NobelBiocare.

Optimum results

With diligent care, implants guarantee a permanent tooth replacement over a long period of time. Depending on the type and placement of the implants, the success rate is up to 95% over a 10-year period and 92% for up to 15 years.