Dental Implantation – What You Should Know
Dental implantation is one of the most advanced and reliable methods of tooth replacement in modern dentistry.
Developed over several decades, it complements traditional restorative techniques such as bridges and dentures while offering a far more natural, comfortable, and long-lasting result.
Today, implant treatment is considered a routine and highly predictable procedure.
Thanks to technological innovation, digital planning, and the expertise of experienced implantologists, even complex cases can be treated successfully – from replacing a single missing tooth to the full rehabilitation of an edentulous jaw.
When performed by skilled professionals and maintained with good oral hygiene and regular check-ups, dental implants have a success rate of over 95% and can last for decades – often for life.
What Are Dental Implants
Dental implants are small, precision-engineered titanium screws that replace missing tooth roots. Once placed into the jawbone, they fuse with the surrounding bone through osseointegration, creating a stable foundation for a crown, bridge, or full-arch restoration.
Benefits of Dental Implants
- Prevents bone loss – Implants stimulate the jawbone just like natural roots, maintaining bone density and facial contours.
- Protects healthy teeth – No need to grind down adjacent teeth; your natural teeth remain intact.
- Looks and feels natural – Fixed restorations blend seamlessly with your smile, providing a lifelike aesthetic.
- Superior comfort and function – Enjoy eating, speaking, and laughing without the discomfort of removable dentures.
- Built to last – With good oral hygiene and regular dental care, implants can serve you for decades – often a lifetime.
The Implantation Process
(Individual variations may apply.)
- Consultation and diagnostics
Your implant journey starts with a full dental and medical assessment, including panoramic X-ray and 3D CBCT scan. Based on your bone structure, gum condition, and expectations, your implantologist creates a personalised treatment plan specifying the ideal implant positions and types. - Preparation
After extractions, a 3–6-month healing period may be required before implant placement, unless an immediate procedure (such as All-on-4) is appropriate. Any pre-treatments – such as plaque removal or periodontal therapy – are completed first. - Implant placement
The implant is inserted under local anaesthesia, making the procedure completely pain-free. Each implant placement typically takes 15–30 minutes and is no more uncomfortable than a simple tooth extraction. - Healing and osseointegration
Over the next 3–6 months, the implant fuses with the bone, forming a strong, stable foundation. In some cases, a temporary crown or bridge is provided during this phase. - Final restoration
Once healing is complete, a custom-made crown, bridge, or full-arch prosthesis is attached. Using advanced materials like zirconia, we ensure a restoration that is durable, precise, and indistinguishable from natural teeth. - Aftercare and maintenance
Long-term success depends on regular check-ups and professional cleanings. Like natural teeth, implants require proper home care to prevent gum inflammation or peri-implant bone loss.
Who Is a Good Candidate?
Dental implants are suitable for most adults in good general and oral health. The only requirements are that jaw growth is complete (around age 18–20) and there is sufficient bone to anchor the implant.
If bone volume is insufficient, bone grafting or the use of biocompatible substitutes can rebuild the area before implant placement.
Implants may not be recommended for:
- individuals under 18 years old
- heavy smokers
- patients with uncontrolled diabetes or cardiovascular disease
- those with immune disorders or poor oral hygiene
- pregnant patients
Why Choose Profident?
With over 30 years of experience, advanced technology, and highly skilled implant specialists, Profident ensures that every patient receives a durable, natural-looking, and fully functional result.
We work exclusively with world-leading implant systems – such as Nobel Biocare and Straumann Neodent – backed by decades of research and proven clinical success.
Dental implants offer:
✔ Preservation of healthy teeth
✔ Fixed, natural-looking restorations
✔ Full comfort and chewing efficiency
✔ Long-term – often lifelong – durability
✔ A real improvement in quality of life
