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After extraction (removal of teeth), how long will I have to wait until implants can be placed?
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6-10 weeks, sometimes a little bit later.
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Implants consist of which material?
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Titanium, since it does not trigger any allergies and is agreeable with your body.
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| How long will implants last? |
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From our own experience: up to 30 years, the rate of success is 96%.
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| Which advantages are offered from implants? |
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The adjoining teeth do not need to be ground down. After the implantation process the bones will not degenerate. A denture affixed on implants will not move and offers a fixed position and an improvement of quality.
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| In which case are implants recommendable? |
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In case of single gaps, missing teeth in upper and lower jaw, no matter what age you are.
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| How long have you been practicing in the field of implantology? |
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Since 1969, when Dr. Oberbeckmann planted the first implants while training in the USA.
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| How many implants do I need? |
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In case of single gaps just one, side jaws two to three, no teeth in upper or lower jaw each four for a segmental implantation process.
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| What cost do I have to foresee? |
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One implant including laboratory costs will be around € 2500.
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How much would a segmental (bar) denture cost?
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Just about € 9500 including all dental lab work. |
| Is the placement of implants painful? |
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Not more painful then any other dental treatment. You will be receiving a local anaesthesia, if desired also full anaesthesia.
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Are there any known cases where it is not advisable to place implants?
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Yes, if you are a heavy smoker or drug user. |
| Are there any limitations after cardiovascular problems? |
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No, not at all. We will consult your regular physician. The treatment will then take place with a heart specialist right next to us.
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| I do not have enough bone structure for implants, is there anything that can be done? |
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Yes, we can actually reconstruct your jaw bone. It will take about 6-9 months, then we can place the implants.
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| Do I carry any teeth after receiving my implants? |
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Yes, we will integrate temporary teeth.
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How long will it take to receive the implants?
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Just about 1 hour. |
| Do you have your own dental laboratory? |
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Yes, we employ master technicians, specialized on implant work.
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| Which costs will be carried by my insurance? |
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That really depends on your insurance carrier and policy. We will gladly check on that for you.
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| How do implant teeth feel? |
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They feel really like your own teeth. They provide you with the freedom to speak and eat. A definite gain in living quality.
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