A. One or several missing teeth. In the case of patients with full prosthesis (denture), all missing teeth can be replaced by ceramic or resin teeth placed on implants. This solution allows patients to have full fixed permanent teeth.

A.Only an in-depth check-up of your general health and of the quality of your maxillary bones can determine if you qualify for a dental implant treatment. For instance, uncontrolled diabetes, haemophilia, cardiac valvular diseases, radiotherapy of maxillary bones, etc. represent contraindications for dental implant placement. Moreover, smokers face a higher risk of implant failure.

A. Absolutely not. Except for general health problems, there is no contraindication to dental implant placement for elderly patients (80 years and over), for whom success rates are rather high. Usually, implants are used to stabilize removable prostheses.

A. No, it isn’t. It is similar to a tooth extraction.

A. Implants can be placed in a dental office. However, specialized clinics offer several advantages to their patients: they provide an exhaustive and high standard technical wherewithal that contributes to high security and a very rigorous hygiene. Furthermore, clinics provide different anaesthesia types and can handle more complex treatments requiring a short hospitalization.

Our modern clinic, with its specialized medical teams and high quality material, offer you high standard specialised services in a state-of-the-art environment.

A. It is recommended to consult a professional team (oral surgeons, dentists) specialized in implantology.

A. As for natural teeth, you will have to regularly brush and floss your artificial teeth on implant(s). You should also attend regular check-ups (2 or 3 times a year).

A. Implants can last for many years, especially with a good oral hygiene and good oral and general health.

Titanium (of which implants are made) is the most biocompatible material so far. Success rate of implant depends on the quantity and quality of the maxillary bones. If the general health of the patient is good, if oral hygiene is performed as recommended, if regular cleanings as well as check-ups are respected, implants can last more than 10-15 years.

A. In most cases, there is no pain during and after implant placements. If patients comply with practitioner instructions, an implant placement is less painful than a tooth extraction.

A. One should eat rather soft and not too warm food. However, mashed aliments rich in vitamins, proteins and minerals contribute to a rapid recovery without complication.

A. Yes, the day after the surgery in most cases.