Dental implants

A dental implant is an artificial tooth root in the form of a titanium screw. The jawbone grows attached to it, creating a foundation. This allows firmly fixed teeth to be placed even if all natural teeth have been lost.

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Consultation

During a consultation, the surgeon will take a 3D scan of the teeth and jaw to see if there is enough bone for implant placement.

CT Scan Cone Beam

If there is insufficient bone left, a bone augmentation may be necessary.

Bone augmentation (sinus lift)

Placing the implant

If the tooth must first be removed, this can be done beforehand with a healing period of about three months. Sometimes the implant can also be placed immediately after tooth extraction. These options are discussed during the initial consultation.

Placement of an implant is usually done under local anaesthesia. A small hole is made in the jawbone toinsert the implant. After this, the gums are stitched with a dissolvable suture.

This procedure can also be performed under intravenous sedation.

Intravenous sedation is often preferred for procedures on the mouth, jaw and face. It is located between local anaesthesia and general anaesthesia. Sedation provides relaxation, reduces anxiety and pain and prevents you from having to undergo general anaesthesia. General anaesthaesia (narcosis) is a greater strain on the body. In addition, you recover faster after intravenous sedation and the risks are more limited than if you have to go into full sleep.

Aftercare

After the implant has been placed, two follow-up appointments are scheduled. Once the healing phase is complete, your own dentist will fabricate and place the permanent crown on the implant.

Departments

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Oral and maxillofacial surgery

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