What is a dental implant?

A dental implant is a replacement of a missingh tooth root. It is made of titanium and it is biocompatible, which means that a human body will not reject it.

Am I a candidate for a dental implant?

Almost every person who is missing one or more teeth can get dental implants. During consultations, our doctors will estimate the health of your mouth, its medical status, the structure and the quantity of your remaining bone. After that, an individual plan will be made according to your specific situation.

What is the success rate of dental implants?

Dental implants have a success rate of 96- 98%. With proper hygiene, regular dental check-ups and professional teeth cleaning, implants can last a lifetime.

Which types of dental implants does dental surgery Djurisic use?

In our surgery we use only the proven implant systems with a long tradition. These are:

• Straumann (Switzerland)
• Nobel Biocare (Sweden)
• Bredent (Sweden)

How do I care for my dental implants?

Implants should be looked after in the same way as real teeth and they require the use of means for oral hygiene such as dental floss, a toothbrush, an interdental toothbrush or a water flosser. It is also very important to have regular dental check-ups so that your implants could be long lasting.

Why opt for a dental implant?

• There is no need for reducing the surrounding healthy teeth
• Implants maintain the jaw bone and gum height unlike the other replacements
• If most or all of your own teeth are missing, an implant supported bridge or denture can be made
• You don't have to worry about your denture slipping out or other potentially embarrassing situations
• Speech and eating are practically perfect
• After a short adaptation period, you won't notice the difference between the real teeth and implant supported teeth
• Dental implants belong to the very top of dental medicine and provide a good quality of life and a happy smile

Can any complications occur during implant placement?

Yes, complications could occur but they are very uncommon. If that happens, the procedure is successfully repeated without any consequences.

Complications are possible in the following cases:

• If the patiient does not follow the instructions for oral hygiene, there is a possibility of the development of bone inflammation and of the soft tissue around the implant because of the accumulation of food or tartar
• Due to difficult systemic diseases

What happens after the placing of an implant?

After an implant placement, there should be a waiting period from two to eight months, depending on the individual situation, in order to approach the final steps. Oral hygiene and regular check-ups are very important.

What is an artificial bone?

Artificial bone is put in places where there is a bone missing and where a dental implant will later be positioned. The reasons for bone missing are all the processes which lead to bone loss, as well as the processes which lead to tooth loss. Artificial bone is almost completely replaced by natural bone and this takes about 6 months.