Dental Implants
Life leaves its marks on teeth. When natural tooth substance is no longer sufficient or a tooth has already been lost, a dental implant can provide a permanent solution. This modern technique offers an appropriate answer for various situations – from single tooth gaps in young adults to the restoration of a toothless jaw in older patients with a full denture.
A dental implant is a small pillar made of biocompatible pure titanium that replaces the natural tooth root. It is painlessly inserted into the jawbone and quickly fuses with the bone. Crowns, bridges, or dentures can be securely anchored on this stable base.
With proper oral hygiene, regular dental check-ups, and professional prophylaxis, dental implants ensure long-term satisfaction. They offer many benefits:
- Implant-supported teeth feel more natural than traditional dentures.
- The firm connection prevents bone loss and stabilizes the jaw in the long term.
Bone Augmentation
When teeth and jawbone are lost due to inflammation, cysts, tooth loss, or accidents, the bone can be rebuilt. Either artificial or autologous bone material is used for this purpose. If there is not enough bone substance available for a dental implant, bone augmentation is often essential. In many cases, bone augmentation and implantation can be performed in a single session in our practice. This saves you time, costs, and an additional surgical procedure.
Sinus Lift
The maxillary sinus, an air-filled structure, is located close to the roots of the upper molars. After a tooth extraction, bone loss often occurs in this area, reducing the bone height between the oral cavity and the sinus. In the past, it was often not possible to place implants in the posterior upper jaw in such cases. Today, the missing bone can be replaced by autologous or artificial material. This procedure, called sinus lift or sinus floor augmentation, often allows implants to be placed directly in the same session. This avoids an additional surgery and shortens the treatment time.
Generally yes, if you are healthy and have sufficient bone substance. However, there are certain cases where implantation is not possible. These include patients with severe bone, heart, or infectious diseases as well as heavy smokers.
In a minor surgical procedure under local anesthesia, a titanium implant is securely anchored as an artificial tooth root in the jawbone. After approximately 3 to 6 months, the implant is fully healed.
The lifespan of a dental implant largely depends on thorough oral care and regular prophylaxis. With careful oral hygiene and a healthy lifestyle, an implant can theoretically last a lifetime and provide lasting joy and quality of life.
The cost of a dental implant always depends on your individual situation. We do our best to keep the out-of-pocket expenses for our patients as low as possible. This is achieved, among other things, by reducing the dentist’s fee.
