Dental implants are placed to replace lost teeth and restore natural bite function, providing stability and an aesthetic appearance.
Their durability depends on the process of osseointegration, which is the ability of the implant to bond with the jawbone, usually taking several months.
The success of osseointegration depends on bone quality and density, gum health, and the patient’s overall health.
The lifespan of a dental implant, which can last for decades, relies on regular oral hygiene, follow-up checkups, and avoiding harmful habits such as smoking.
Proper planning and professional implant placement are key factors for long-term success. With appropriate care, implants can last a lifetime, offering lasting comfort and functionality to the patient.
A CT scan before implant placement is essential for ensuring the durability and success of the implants. This detailed 3D imaging provides precise insight into the jawbone’s structure, density, and quality, allowing accurate planning of implant position and reducing the risk of complications.
Equally important is assessing the patient’s overall health, as only a healthy oral and general condition can guarantee successful osseointegration of dental implants.
Our approach focuses not just on placing implants but achieving a long-lasting result that serves patients for years.
For this reason, we thoroughly evaluate each patient and do not place implants if they are not suitable candidates.
Our goal is to provide a stable and safe solution, which can only be achieved by establishing a solid foundation through careful patient assessment.
Examination and detailed diagnostics using a CBCT device for jaw imaging. In addition to diagnostics, we take the patient’s medical history to determine if they are a suitable candidate for dental implant placement.
A prerequisite for implant placement is healthy gum tissue and the absence of systemic diseases, as the use of certain medications can prevent implant placement.
Implants are placed under local anesthesia, so patients do not feel pain during the procedure, which usually lasts one to two hours. After the procedure, you will receive written instructions for recovery following implant placement.
It is important to rest for 2 to 3 days to ensure the best possible recovery. After dental implant placement, patients are prescribed antibiotics to prevent inflammation.
The osseointegration phase after dental implant placement lasts from 3 to 5 months, depending on the individual healing process. After implant placement, it is important to maintain good oral health to ensure a fast and successful recovery.
We will provide you with all the information about the recovery process, so you know what to expect after implant placement. All instructions regarding hygiene, medications, and recovery duration are given in writing.
Although dental implants are designed to last long-term, their survival in the bone depends on several factors, including oral hygiene, overall health, and regular dental checkups.
Manufacturers offer a lifetime warranty on the implant itself, but only for implant fracture, which is very rare in practice.
However, the success and longevity of implants largely depend on how well the implant osseointegrates with the bone and how the patient maintains their oral health. With proper care and maintenance, implants can last for decades and, in some cases, a lifetime.
When discussing the topic of dental implant cost, it is important to understand that the price should never be viewed solely in terms of a single implant. What truly matters to the patient, and what has real value for their health and functionality, is the total cost of the proposed treatment.
For example, if the price for a dental implant, the suprastructure (abutment), and the dental crown together is 1500 euros, this cost may be distributed differently depending on the clinic. In one clinic, the implant alone might cost 500 euros, in another 600 euros, and in a third 800 euros, while the prices for the abutment and crown in the other two clinics are lower. Therefore, comparing only the “implant price” without considering all components of the treatment can lead to incorrect conclusions.
We also do not recommend comparing prices with acquaintances who paid less for similar treatment. It is possible they did not require additional procedures such as bone regeneration, alveolar ridge leveling, or sinus lift, which may be necessary in your case and affect the final cost of treatment.
The best approach is to schedule a consultation, receive a treatment plan tailored to your specific health condition, and get a cost estimate based on your own situation, then seek at least two more opinions. However, the decision should be based on trust in the dentist who will guide you and whose assessment you believe in.
It is important to know that the lowest price is often not the best solution. Many factors influence the final cost of the dental implant and associated treatment: the dentist’s level of education, the type and safety of materials used, the clinic’s equipment level, and numerous other technical and professional details that ensure long-term treatment success.
A thorough examination based on clinical assessment and detailed diagnostics, such as a CBCT scan of the jaw, is essential to determine necessary procedures and create a detailed cost estimate. Any other way of proposing treatment is not in accordance with medical professional standards.
A CT scan of the jaw is essential before dental implant placement because it provides a three-dimensional view of the bone, allowing precise assessment of bone density, volume, and anatomical structures.
This detailed diagnostics helps the dentist accurately determine the optimal implant position, avoid critical structures such as nerves and sinuses, and ensure implant stability and longevity.
Additionally, the CT scan reduces the risk of complications and increases the success rate of the procedure.
The Croatian Health Insurance Fund (HZZO) does not cover the costs of dental implant placement.
According to the Regulations on dental health care, HZZO finances certain dental services such as tooth extractions, periodontal treatment, fabrication of partial and full dentures, and dental scaling up to twice a year.
However, implant procedures are not included in these benefits.
The cost of placing a single dental implant cannot be determined without considering the broader clinical context, as it depends on several factors, primarily the purpose of the implant itself. When replacing a single tooth with an implant, the cost is not limited to the implant alone but also includes additional components. Besides the surgical placement of the implant, the price must account for the suprastructure—the abutment—that connects the implant to the prosthetic restoration, the dental crown placed on the implant.
In cases where implants serve as supports for a dental bridge, for example, a three-unit bridge supported by two implants, the price includes two implants, two suprastructures, and three dental crowns forming the bridge. Thus, the cost increases proportionally with the number of components replacing the lost teeth.
For solutions like dentures fixed on implants, usually four implants are placed to support the prosthesis, with four suprastructures connecting the implants to the denture. Here, the implant cost depends both on the number of implants and the complexity of the prosthetic work.
It is important to note that the cost may increase further if additional procedures are needed. Patients lacking sufficient bone volume often require bone regeneration or augmentation. In the upper jaw, a sinus lift procedure might be necessary, which also affects the final cost.
Therefore, the price of a single implant depends on various factors: the condition of the patient’s bone, the number of teeth to be replaced, the type of prosthetic work planned on the implants, and the kind of suprastructures connecting implants to prosthetics.
Each patient is unique, so the total treatment cost varies case by case. We always recommend patients undergo a clinical examination at a dental office so the dentist can assess their exact condition and propose an appropriate treatment plan.
It is extremely important to have information about the dental implant that has been placed, since it is a foreign body that remains permanently in the jaw.
Just as no one would agree to hip or heart surgery without precise information about the prosthesis or pacemaker, there should be no unknowns when it comes to implants.
As an implant is a medical device with its own manufacturer, model and serial number, the dentist is legally obliged to record all this information in the implant booklet.
These details guarantee safety and allow long-term follow-up. In case of need, without this information it is not possible to order the correct spare parts or components.
If for any reason you wish to change your dentist, they cannot carry out treatment without information about the implant that was placed.
Every patient must receive written documentation about their implant, as this is the only way to ensure that any future intervention is based on verified and accurate information.
Every implant comes with a label issued by the manufacturer, and this label must be attached to your implant booklet.
At the end of the therapy, the dentist is obliged to provide you with your booklet.