A dental implant is an artificial tooth root, usually made of titanium, which is surgically placed into the jawbone to replace a missing tooth.
Benefits
- Fast rehabilitation with no need to grind down healthy teeth
- A less painful procedure than grinding down teeth
- A temporary crown on the very day of the procedure
How the procedure works
The procedure is carried out under local anaesthetic and is completely painless. Placing a single implant takes 30 minutes.
Aftercare
After the procedure, good oral hygiene with mouthwash and an extra-soft toothbrush is very important, as is avoiding hard and hot food. After seven days the sutures are removed and a short check-up is carried out.
Price and payment options
- Basic implant: from 650 €
- Implant with crown: 1.100–1.300 €
- Restoration of one jaw with 4 implants: 5.500 €
- Restoration of one jaw with 6 implants: 6.500 €
Frequently asked questions
Is placing implants a painful procedure? Placing implants is a completely painless procedure, as it is carried out under local anaesthetic. The anaesthetic is the same as for a tooth extraction. All you feel during the procedure are some uncomfortable vibrations while the implant site is being prepared. Pain after the procedure is minimal or almost non-existent.
How long does pain last after implant placement? After a straightforward implant placement, pain is almost non-existent. Our patients come back surprised, because the pain was far less than they had expected or heard about. With larger implant procedures, pain often appears in the first three days after the procedure, but it is minimal and manageable.
How long is the warranty on implants? The warranty on the prosthetic components of the implants is lifelong. The warranty we provide on osseointegrated implants is 5 years, provided you attend a six-monthly or annual check-up. We also guarantee that, should your body fail to accept the implant after the osseointegration period, we will place a new implant at our own expense.
Can the body reject an implant? The body can reject an implant, which is usually visible as early as 14 days after the procedure. However, we guarantee that, should an implant fail after the osseointegration period, we will place a new one at our own expense.
How much does the prosthetic work on implants cost? Restoring one jaw with 4 implants costs 5500 €, and 6500 € if you opt for 6 implants.
How long does it take to place an implant? Placing a single implant takes approximately 20 minutes to one and a half hours if it is an extensive procedure.