Implants

  • What are dental implants?

    Dental implants are artificial titanium roots that are placed in the patient's jawbone to support the new fixed teeth.

  • How are they used?

    The All-on-4 implants are placed in a single session under local anesthesia. Anesthesia may be combined with sedation for patients who are more anxious or anxious about the procedure. Do not hesitate to ask the dentist about this possibility.

  • Is it painful?

    It is common for patients to be unsure whether or not the procedure is painful, but the truth is that it is completely painless.

  • How many implants do I need?

    In order to know how many implants a patient needs, a clinical and radiological examination must be carried out, after which we determine the number of implants required.

  • How long do implants last?

    Of course, this depends on the daily care and regular maintenance of the implants.

  • Is there an age limit for placing implants?

    No. Age is not a determining factor when it comes to placing implants. The clinical and radiological examinations provide information about whether a patient is suitable for implants or not.

  • Can implants be placed if the patient is taking a special medication?

    Yes, there is an action protocol for this type of patient. We will automatically discuss this with your family doctor and your specialists before the operation and inform you.

  • Can implants be used in a patient with osteoporosis?

    Yes, indeed a very high percentage of our patients suffer from osteoporosis. In these cases, however, the implantologist's surgical skills and good diagnosis and planning are more important than the patient's physical characteristics.

  • Are implants rejected?

    Implants go through a process called 'osseointegration'. Only 1.5% of cases fail to integrate, but in these cases the All-on-4 implant can be reinserted after the healing process.

  • Jaws with little bone...

    Nowadays, a jaw with little bone is perfectly compatible with implants. Implant dentistry has made great strides in recent years and the aggressive techniques that used bone from the hip, chin or tibia are now obsolete.

  • How much will the treatment cost me?

    The price of each treatment varies from patient to patient and depends on the number of teeth lost, the quality of the jawbone and the type of subsequent dentures.