Implants
Implants - typical questions and answers ![]()
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Why do we need to replace missing teeth?
What are implants?
Anatomy of a dental implant
A dental implant designed to replace a single tooth is composed of three parts: the titanium implant that fuses with the jawbone; the abutment, which fits over the portion of the implant that protrudes from the gum line; and the crown, which is created by a prosthodontist or restorative dentist and fitted onto the abutment for a natural appearance.What guarantee do we have and what is the success rate?
Though no one can ever guarantee success, the procedure has been very well tested and has a success rate of 90-95% in general. Some implants have been monitored for more than 30 years. There will be a need for minor re-servicing from time to time even in successful implants. This is so especially for the denture or fixed teeth which it carries.
Are You a candidate for dental implants?
- Existing Medical Conditions. If you can have routine dental treatment, you can generally have an implant placed. While precautions are advisable for certain conditions, patients with such chronic diseases as high blood pressure and diabetes are usually successful candidates for dental implant treatment.
- Gum Disease or Problem Teeth. Almost all implants placed in patients who have lost their teeth to periodontal disease or decay have been successful.
- Currently Wearing Partials or Dentures. Implants can replace removable bridges or dentures, or they can be used to stabilize and secure the denture, making it much more comfortable.
- Smokers. Although smoking lowers the success rate of implants, it doesn't eliminate the possibility of getting them.
Are implants dangerous to health?
Can implants improve my appearance?
our appearance and implants can likewise play a role to enhancing our appearance. Do discuss with your dentist as to
the cosmetic improvements which are possible as well as the limitations of the procedures.
What are the advantages over conventional replacements?
Bridges usually involve sticking false teeth onto our existing teeth. This may involve filing down healthy teeth to act as retainers which may compromise the health of these teeth. Bridges can also only be provided when there are sufficient strong remaining teeth. They are however a permanent replacement, although they are likely to need replacement every 10 to 15 years.
Dentures are teeth attached to a plastic or metal plate. They can often be cumbersome as they have to be taken in and out every day and for cleaning. They may not always retain in place well if the shape of the gums and bone in the mouth is not appropriate.
Though bridges and dentures can serve us satisfactorily, Implants provide better support and usually results in more comfortable and stable replacement teeth. It provides better chewing efficiency and allows us to have permanent fixed teeth without trimming our own natural teeth for support, or having to remove the teeth every day. Implants also slow down the shrinkage of our jawbone which occurs as a result of tooth loss.
Implantation process
Directly inoculated Bego implants.
Implant junctors.
View after finished therapy – who knows where were implants?
Photos used with agreement our patient. Thank You very much!!!
The implant consultation
The oral examination
Your implant doctor will evaluate:
a. The health of your gums and an overall oral cancer exam
b. The quantity and quality of the bone which is present where the teeth were previously extracted, or from where they will be extracted. The ridge where the teeth were previously extracted must have a minimal thickness of bone in order for an implant to have a high degree of success.
c. The health of any remaining teeth and if there is any gum disease present.
The x-ray examination will help determine:
a. If there is enough bone above the nerve which runs through the lower jaw - if you are needing to have lower implants placed.
b. If there is enough bone below the sinus cavity of the upper jaw - if you are needing implants placed in the back of the upper jaw.
The implant placement procedure
Step 1. The implant is screwed or tapped into a surgically prepared site. The gum tissue is closed over the implant
Step 2. The implant remains under the gum for 3 to 6 months
Step 3. (3 to 6 months later) The implant is exposed by removing a small amount of gum tissue. An insert can be screwed or cemented down into the implant.
Step 4. The secured insert can accommodate various attachments upon which overdentures, crowns, or bridges may attach.
MORE ABOUT IMPLANTS
What should I expect during surgery?
The procedure is normally carried out under local anaesthesia. For patients who are anxious, intravenous sedation is
also offered. During the surgery, the local anaesthesia and sedation given practically eliminates all pain. After the
surgery, there will be some discomfort, swelling or bruising but with the appropriate medication, it is usually not
unduly uncomfortable.
How do I care for implants?
Your overall health may affect the success rate of dental implants. Poor oral hygiene is a big reason why some implants
fail. It is important to floss and brush around the fixtures at least twice a day, without metal objects. Your dentist
will give you specific instructions on how to care for your new implants.
What is bone grafting associated with implants?
Successful placement of implants depends on the presence of bone of sufficient quality and quantity. This is not always
present in every patient. A lack of bone is usually related to local factors such as how the gums healed after tooth
extraction, rather than any general medical condition.
It was previously thought that in areas where there was insufficient bone it was not possible to place implants. There
have now been great advances made in procedures to increase the amount of available bone either by use of endogenous
bone (i.e. belonging to the patient) or a range of artificial substitutes or a combination of both. These grafting
techniques are simple and often carried out at the time of implant placement. For areas where there is significant lack
of bone more complex grafting procedures can also be carried out to restore bone volume.
What are the known complications?
As in all surgical procedures there are reported complications. In Implant Dentistry these are mainly either due to afailure of the implant to integrate with the jaw bone, or due to damage to adjacent anatomical structures. The
incidence of these complications is very small, and with careful pre-operative planning the risks are kept to an
absolute minimum. We take great care in assessing every case very carefully, discussing with patients the different
options, likelihood of success and any related risks.
Where an implant does not integrate with bone, this is sometimes due to a patient having an unfavourable bone pattern
or the presence of pre-existing pathology or infection. Often, the site can be left to heal for a few months and the
implant successfully reinserted.
Occasionally implants can still fail after several years of having worked well. There may be several reasons for this;
one of the most common reason is overloading of implants due to either an insufficient number of implants in the first
place (the patient may have insisted on fewer implants than ideal to save costs), or too much stress being placed on
the implants on account of a patient’s habit of excessively grinding or clenching their teeth. Again, a thorough
assessment and appropriate treatment plan is essential to minimise risks.
Imidiatelly implatation
Immediate loading of implants into fresh extraction sockets has the advantage of decreasing the period of healing,
reducing the resorption of the alveolar bone, and achieving optimal esthetic results.
Implant supported Dentures
when a denture moves around in the mouth. Over time the dental ridges required to support a denture will shrink
creating a growing problem keeping dentures in place.
Implants can be utilized to hold the denture in place. There will be a major improvement in fit and function.
Dental implants provide a stable foundation for a denture for someone who has lost all of their natural teeth. It is
estimated that implant supported dentures will restore nearly 90% of chewing ability.
Lower dentures require 2 implants to properly hold them in place for normal function, one on each side.
Implants can also be place to add to the stability of upper dentures.
Sinus lifting
sinus floor . Minimizing trauma and preserving surrounding tissue anatomy and integrity, along with achieving
sufficient bone support for an implant, is a remarkable development.
(maxilla), which increases the likelihood of successful placement of dental implants.
Artificial bone grafting material is grafted into the bone (endosseous) below the floor of the maxillary sinus. In the
upper jaw the amount of bone is reduced by the presence of the sinus.
The choice of technique for sinus floor lifting is determined by the height of the alveolar ridge,
The height of the bone ridge > 4 mm determines the lateral approach into the sinus with reinforcement of the bone
defect and simultaneous implantation.
Implant - Implantation after a tooth extraction
2 000,00 PLN
Porcelain crown based on implant
Mini - implants - a set of 4 immediate implants.
6 000,00 PLN
Implant - immediate implantation
Two implants with spherical locks and a denture
5 000,00 PLN
Łącznik pelnoceramiczny na implancie
1 500,00 PLN
Implantological consultation and a written treatment plan
0,00 PLN
Wszczepienie implantu marki Nobel Biocare Replace
Konsultacja implantologiczna, (każda następna)
Disclosure of an implant
Radiological pattern
Pierwsza kontrola po zabiegu wszczepienia implantu
0,00 PLN
Druga kontrola po zabiegu wszczepienia implantu
Trzecia kontrola po zabiegu wszczepienia implantu
0,00 PLN
Wyciski pod korony
0,00 PLN
Przymiarka korony na implancie
0,00 PLN
Modele diagnostyczne
0,00 PLN
Cementowanie koron
0,00 PLN
Implant Mozo- Grau
Implant Astra Tech
All ceramic porcelain crown based on implant
Pisemne przygotowanie planu leczenia wraz z kosztorysem
Implants - typical questions and answers 
Why do we need to replace missing teeth?
What are implants?
Anatomy of a dental implant
A dental implant designed to replace a single tooth is composed of three parts: the titanium implant that fuses with the jawbone; the abutment, which fits over the portion of the implant that protrudes from the gum line; and the crown, which is created by a prosthodontist or restorative dentist and fitted onto the abutment for a natural appearance.What guarantee do we have and what is the success rate?
Though no one can ever guarantee success, the procedure has been very well tested and has a success rate of 90-95% in general. Some implants have been monitored for more than 30 years. There will be a need for minor re-servicing from time to time even in successful implants. This is so especially for the denture or fixed teeth which it carries.
Are You a candidate for dental implants?
- Existing Medical Conditions. If you can have routine dental treatment, you can generally have an implant placed. While precautions are advisable for certain conditions, patients with such chronic diseases as high blood pressure and diabetes are usually successful candidates for dental implant treatment.
- Gum Disease or Problem Teeth. Almost all implants placed in patients who have lost their teeth to periodontal disease or decay have been successful.
- Currently Wearing Partials or Dentures. Implants can replace removable bridges or dentures, or they can be used to stabilize and secure the denture, making it much more comfortable.
- Smokers. Although smoking lowers the success rate of implants, it doesn't eliminate the possibility of getting them.
Are implants dangerous to health?
Can implants improve my appearance?
our appearance and implants can likewise play a role to enhancing our appearance. Do discuss with your dentist as to
the cosmetic improvements which are possible as well as the limitations of the procedures.
What are the advantages over conventional replacements?
Bridges usually involve sticking false teeth onto our existing teeth. This may involve filing down healthy teeth to act as retainers which may compromise the health of these teeth. Bridges can also only be provided when there are sufficient strong remaining teeth. They are however a permanent replacement, although they are likely to need replacement every 10 to 15 years.
Dentures are teeth attached to a plastic or metal plate. They can often be cumbersome as they have to be taken in and out every day and for cleaning. They may not always retain in place well if the shape of the gums and bone in the mouth is not appropriate.
Though bridges and dentures can serve us satisfactorily, Implants provide better support and usually results in more comfortable and stable replacement teeth. It provides better chewing efficiency and allows us to have permanent fixed teeth without trimming our own natural teeth for support, or having to remove the teeth every day. Implants also slow down the shrinkage of our jawbone which occurs as a result of tooth loss.
Implantation process
Directly inoculated Bego implants.
Implant junctors.
View after finished therapy – who knows where were implants?
Photos used with agreement our patient. Thank You very much!!!
The implant consultation
The oral examination
Your implant doctor will evaluate:
a. The health of your gums and an overall oral cancer exam
b. The quantity and quality of the bone which is present where the teeth were previously extracted, or from where they will be extracted. The ridge where the teeth were previously extracted must have a minimal thickness of bone in order for an implant to have a high degree of success.
c. The health of any remaining teeth and if there is any gum disease present.
The x-ray examination will help determine:
a. If there is enough bone above the nerve which runs through the lower jaw - if you are needing to have lower implants placed.
b. If there is enough bone below the sinus cavity of the upper jaw - if you are needing implants placed in the back of the upper jaw.
The implant placement procedure
Step 1. The implant is screwed or tapped into a surgically prepared site. The gum tissue is closed over the implant
Step 2. The implant remains under the gum for 3 to 6 months
Step 3. (3 to 6 months later) The implant is exposed by removing a small amount of gum tissue. An insert can be screwed or cemented down into the implant.
Step 4. The secured insert can accommodate various attachments upon which overdentures, crowns, or bridges may attach.
MORE ABOUT IMPLANTS
What should I expect during surgery?
The procedure is normally carried out under local anaesthesia. For patients who are anxious, intravenous sedation is
also offered. During the surgery, the local anaesthesia and sedation given practically eliminates all pain. After the
surgery, there will be some discomfort, swelling or bruising but with the appropriate medication, it is usually not
unduly uncomfortable.
How do I care for implants?
Your overall health may affect the success rate of dental implants. Poor oral hygiene is a big reason why some implants
fail. It is important to floss and brush around the fixtures at least twice a day, without metal objects. Your dentist
will give you specific instructions on how to care for your new implants.
What is bone grafting associated with implants?
Successful placement of implants depends on the presence of bone of sufficient quality and quantity. This is not always
present in every patient. A lack of bone is usually related to local factors such as how the gums healed after tooth
extraction, rather than any general medical condition.
It was previously thought that in areas where there was insufficient bone it was not possible to place implants. There
have now been great advances made in procedures to increase the amount of available bone either by use of endogenous
bone (i.e. belonging to the patient) or a range of artificial substitutes or a combination of both. These grafting
techniques are simple and often carried out at the time of implant placement. For areas where there is significant lack
of bone more complex grafting procedures can also be carried out to restore bone volume.
What are the known complications?
As in all surgical procedures there are reported complications. In Implant Dentistry these are mainly either due to afailure of the implant to integrate with the jaw bone, or due to damage to adjacent anatomical structures. The
incidence of these complications is very small, and with careful pre-operative planning the risks are kept to an
absolute minimum. We take great care in assessing every case very carefully, discussing with patients the different
options, likelihood of success and any related risks.
Where an implant does not integrate with bone, this is sometimes due to a patient having an unfavourable bone pattern
or the presence of pre-existing pathology or infection. Often, the site can be left to heal for a few months and the
implant successfully reinserted.
Occasionally implants can still fail after several years of having worked well. There may be several reasons for this;
one of the most common reason is overloading of implants due to either an insufficient number of implants in the first
place (the patient may have insisted on fewer implants than ideal to save costs), or too much stress being placed on
the implants on account of a patient’s habit of excessively grinding or clenching their teeth. Again, a thorough
assessment and appropriate treatment plan is essential to minimise risks.
Imidiatelly implatation
Immediate loading of implants into fresh extraction sockets has the advantage of decreasing the period of healing,
reducing the resorption of the alveolar bone, and achieving optimal esthetic results.
Implant supported Dentures
when a denture moves around in the mouth. Over time the dental ridges required to support a denture will shrink
creating a growing problem keeping dentures in place.
Implants can be utilized to hold the denture in place. There will be a major improvement in fit and function.
Dental implants provide a stable foundation for a denture for someone who has lost all of their natural teeth. It is
estimated that implant supported dentures will restore nearly 90% of chewing ability.
Lower dentures require 2 implants to properly hold them in place for normal function, one on each side.
Implants can also be place to add to the stability of upper dentures.
Sinus lifting
sinus floor . Minimizing trauma and preserving surrounding tissue anatomy and integrity, along with achieving
sufficient bone support for an implant, is a remarkable development.
(maxilla), which increases the likelihood of successful placement of dental implants.
Artificial bone grafting material is grafted into the bone (endosseous) below the floor of the maxillary sinus. In the
upper jaw the amount of bone is reduced by the presence of the sinus.
The choice of technique for sinus floor lifting is determined by the height of the alveolar ridge,
The height of the bone ridge > 4 mm determines the lateral approach into the sinus with reinforcement of the bone
defect and simultaneous implantation.