Implantology

Implantology is a dental surgery specialty performed by a specialist dentist (implantologist) that involves replacing a tooth with an implant. This procedure addresses aesthetic concerns, jaw stability issues, chewing function, and daily comfort.

Pre-implant Examination

Before placing any implant, a thorough pre-implant examination is required. From the simplest case—a single implant—to the most complex—full-mouth implantology—this analysis ensures a safe procedure. The pre-implant examination begins with a 3D scan (implant Cone Beam) which is evaluated by the dentist. Based on the diagnosis, it may be necessary to create a surgical guide to ensure optimal implant positioning, as well as to perform a bone graft to allow for durable and aesthetically pleasing implant placement.

Dental Implant

A dental implant is an artificial root, typically a titanium or zirconia screw, placed into the alveolar bone to replace one or more missing teeth. Thanks to implant surgery, you will benefit from artificial teeth that are more functional and closer to natural teeth in terms of both aesthetics and comfort. With an implant, you will chew better, your remaining teeth will be better preserved due to improved distribution of occlusal forces, and your bone will be more stimulated and therefore better maintained.

Implant Surgery

Implant placement is a surgical procedure performed under anesthesia in an operating room available in all our clinics. This ensures optimal asepsis and sterilization to prevent contamination of materials and surfaces. A single-use surgical field is also opened for each patient and prepared by the dental assistant following a strict protocol that applies to all implant procedures, from simple cases to full-mouth rehabilitation.

The Implant Passport

The implant passport is a document prepared by our clinic. It is given to the patient after the placement of their dental implant and provides full traceability of the treatments performed. It is especially useful for the follow-up of the prosthesis. Indeed, a dental implant requires significant maintenance. The passport ensures total transparency regarding the nature of the treatments and the materials used and allows patients to have continuous monitoring and control of the implants placed, even in cases of moving, changing dentists, etc.

Immediate Loading of an Implant

In certain clinical situations, such as interventions in the anterior sector or full arch rehabilitation, immediate loading of the tooth/prosthesis may be considered by your practitioner. Very specific conditions must be met, for example, the bone volume in the intervention area must be sufficient, and the teeth to be extracted should not be heavily infected. If immediate loading is possible, you will benefit from a much shorter operative protocol, and you will have temporary teeth from the day of the intervention. But beware... Temporary teeth on implants are considered an excellent solution to allow the patient not to remain without fixed teeth and to provide a comfortable and aesthetic solution. However, a particular protocol is planned for 3 to 4 months so as not to affect all the work already done because the bone is not yet consolidated.

Annual Checkup of an Implant

A dental implant replaces a missing tooth with an artificial root. Due to their titanium composition, implants cannot develop cavities. However, their lifespan may be shortened in cases of pathology of the supporting tissues around the implant. To avoid cases of peri-implantitis (infection around the implant), regular follow-up with your health practitioner is necessary, as well as very good oral hygiene. Certain habits, such as smoking, as well as diseases, can also influence the lifespan of an implant.