Implantology - Dental Implants

Dental implants are the most modern solution for one, several or all missing teeth. At the Elite Dent dental practice in Banja Luka we place dental implants from the world's leading manufacturers.

Implants are placed in cases of partial or total tooth loss. With total tooth loss, fixed or removable prosthetic work is made on implants, and with partial tooth loss, fixed restorations. The placement itself is a routine procedure, it is short and completely painless.

A dental implant is an artificial tooth root made of titanium. Titanium is fully biocompatible, which means the body does not reject it as a foreign object. The implant is placed in the upper or lower jaw, at the site of the lost root.

After placement, the implant fuses with the bone. This process is called osseointegration and takes 3 to 6 months. Once the fusion is complete, a crown or denture is placed on the implant, depending on your situation and wishes. The result is a tooth that looks and functions like a natural one.

First, the doctor performs an examination and analyses the X-ray image. The image shows whether there is enough bone and exactly where the implant should be positioned. Based on this, the doctor determines the number of implants and recommends the best solution for your situation.

The placement itself is painless, and the recovery period lasts 1 to 2 days. After placement, it takes about 3 months for the implant to fuse with the bone. Only then is the prosthetic part made. Its production takes 7 to 14 days, depending on the procedure you and your doctor have chosen.

A better quality of life

Implant placement represents the pinnacle of modern clinical dentistry. It is a routine procedure that is short, completely painless and performed under local anaesthesia. The success rate is over 97%, because our specialists have many years of experience in implantology.

Why dental implants?

They are used in cases of one or more missing teeth or complete tooth loss. Implant placement prevents further bone resorption, which occurs as a consequence of tooth loss. There is no need to grind down neighbouring teeth to serve as bridge supports. They are firm and ideal carriers for prosthetic restorations.

Is this the solution for me?

Although every person who has lost at least one tooth is a potential candidate for implant placement, certain conditions must be met. This is decided by the doctor of dental medicine after a thorough examination, which largely consists of analysing the X-ray image.

The image will show whether there is enough bone for placing the dental implant, along with determining its exact position. It should be emphasised that age is not an obstacle to the procedure. Lifestyle habits such as smoking must be taken into account, because due to the effect of nicotine and the elevated temperature of the oral cavity, tissue heals more slowly and with more difficulty. Good oral hygiene is also imperative.

A complete denture can also be placed on implants. 2 to 4 implants are placed and connected by a bar onto which the denture is attached. A denture on implants is significantly firmer and more stable than a regular one.

The warranty is 5 years with proper oral hygiene and regular checkups at your dentist (1 to 2 times a year).