When a tooth is lost, the neighbouring teeth loosen, the bone shrinks away and chewing becomes unbalanced. The implant is the modern way to replace the lost root: a new titanium root, fully integrated into the bone, onto which a strong, natural-looking crown is fixed.
Why replace a missing tooth?
Every tooth counts. Even without pain, an untreated gap has consequences: the other teeth silently take the strain, your stomach has to work harder, and the balance of the jaw is disturbed.
The implant is the quality solution: fixed, comfortable, and it puts no strain on the neighbouring teeth.
What is an implant made of?
An implant has 3 parts:
- The implant: the artificial titanium root, anchored in the bone.
- The abutment (or inlay-core): the intermediate part that connects the implant to the crown.
- The crown, in 100% ceramic, strong and perfectly natural-looking.
The other solutions
- The bridge: strong, but for the medium term (10 to 15 years on average); it rests on the neighbouring teeth, which have to be trimmed down.
- The removable denture: in the long run the teeth carrying the clasps become loose, and comfort is limited.
Implant prices and quality
Prices vary from brand to brand, and go down when several implants are placed. There are three broad categories:
- “Major” implants: leading brands, with many long-term studies and international recognition.
- “Generic” implants: copies, with few long-term studies in the scientific press.
- “Low-cost” implants: no traceability, uncertain origin and sterilisation — not used at the practice.
Completely painless, the implant is the best solution for your health in the short, medium and long term. 25 years of clinical experience.
