Titanium implants to replace missing teeth, planned with imaging and healing time in mind.
A dental implant is a small titanium screw placed into the jawbone to act as a replacement root. Once it has bonded with the bone, a crown, bridge or denture is attached to it.
Implants can replace a single tooth, several teeth or support a full arch. They avoid the need to cut down neighbouring teeth for a bridge, but they rely on healthy bone and gums and on good long-term cleaning.
These are general points only. Your dentist confirms what is suitable after an examination, which usually includes X-rays or a 3D scan, and may recommend a different or more conservative option.
A 3D scan shows the bone volume and the position of nerves and sinuses, so the implant position can be planned precisely.
Under local anaesthesia, the implant is placed into the bone. Bone grafting may be done at the same time if needed.
Over the following months the implant integrates with the bone. You may wear a temporary tooth meanwhile.
On a second visit, the crown, bridge or denture is made and fitted onto the implant.
Swelling and soreness peak and then ease. You follow a soft diet, avoid hot drinks while numb, and take any prescribed medication.
Stitches dissolve or are removed and the gum heals. You keep the area clean with gentle brushing and any rinse the dentist recommends.
The implant bonds with the bone (osseointegration). You may have a temporary tooth or denture during this time.
Once healing is confirmed, impressions or scans are taken and the final crown or bridge is fitted.
Clean around implants as carefully as natural teeth, and keep regular check-ups so any gum problems are caught early.
Timelines vary between people. Always follow the aftercare instructions from your treating clinic.
The area is numbed, so most people feel pressure rather than pain during placement. Afterwards, soreness for a few days is common and usually controlled with standard painkillers.
Sometimes a temporary tooth can be attached immediately, but only when the implant is stable enough. The dentist decides on the day based on the bone and the implant.
It depends on the treatment. Ceramic veneers and crowns are usually completed in one stay of around a week, while implants normally need two visits a few months apart to allow healing. Your coordinator confirms the schedule once the dentist has reviewed your X-rays or scan.
The price depends on the number of teeth involved, the materials and any preparatory work the dentist finds necessary. You receive a written, itemised plan and quote before anything is booked, with no obligation to proceed.
Share your details and a coordinator will reply with clear next steps. There is no obligation to proceed.
This page is general information, not medical advice; a treating clinician confirms your plan after assessment. ELAVIA Global coordinates care; clinical evaluation and treatment are delivered by independent, licensed partner facilities and their specialists.