The loss of one or more teeth can compromise both the ability to chew properly and the aesthetics of your smile. Dental implants offer an effective solution for replacing single, multiple, or entire teeth, eliminating the need for removable dentures or the grinding of adjacent healthy teeth, typical of traditional bridges.

Implants are small titanium screws that are inserted into the maxillary or mandibular bone, acting as artificial roots. Once osseointegration—a process in which the bone firmly bonds with the implant—has occurred, they can support new dental crowns, which will replace the missing teeth.

The long-term success of implants depends on several key factors: careful patient selection (considering general health, oral hygiene, smoking, and parafunctions), the quality and quantity of available bone (assessed by cone beam CT), meticulous surgical and prosthetic planning, rigorous surgical procedures, and adequate follow-up and maintenance protocols.

If the amount of bone is not optimal, it is possible to resort to bone regeneration or expansion procedures, which can be performed before or at the same time as the implant placement to ensure a solid foundation and an excellent prognosis.