Dental Implants

The surgery is performed under local anesthesia, so the area is numb during the procedure. Afterwards, some discomfort, swelling and sensitivity for a few days are common and are controlled with the prescribed medication. The intensity varies from person to person and with the extent of the surgery. Instructions are handed over in writing at the appointment.

It depends on the case. When there is enough bone volume, the interval between implant placement and the final prosthesis is usually three to six months, the time osseointegration takes. Cases that require bone grafting add a few months more. The time frame can only be estimated after the CBCT scan and the clinical evaluation.

There is no upper age limit. What is assessed is general health, medication in use, the control of conditions such as diabetes and the condition of the bone and gums. In young patients, the end of bone growth is awaited, generally after age eighteen. The indication is always individual.

It can. Osseointegration depends on biological factors and does not always occur as expected; smoking, untreated periodontal disease and uncontrolled systemic diseases increase the risk. When an implant does not integrate, it is removed and the area is reassessed for a new attempt. Periodic maintenance and hygiene are what sustain the result over the years.