Implant placement

The procedure for placing implants:

• first, a detailed medical history is taken and an orthopantomogram is analyzed for planning the positions of the future implants.
• local anesthesia is administered to ensure the procedure is completely painless
• when the anesthetic starts taking effect, the bone is exposed with small incision on the gums
• using various drills at a low speed, a bone bed for the future implant is made
• the implant is then screwed into the bone bed
• the gums are returned to their original position and sutured
• after the procedure, the patient is given detailed instructions on postoperative care and medication (antibiotics, mouthwash, analgetics…)
• sutures are removed seven days later
• The healing phase, i.e., osseointegration of implants (bone healing around the implant) lasts between 2-6 months depending on the surgical procedure. Certain procedures such as artificial bone grafting may extend the healing phase up to 6 months.
• After the healing phase, a small incision is made on the implant site, the implant is exposed and so-called gingiva former is placed to shape the gums (abutment for shaping the gums). Shaping of the gums usually takes between 7-14 days.
• After the gum shaping phase, an impression is taken and the permanent teeth are made within 7-10 days.