Dental Implants - Results

Nowadays, very aesthetically pleasing results can be obtained depending on the type of material used in the dental replacement. Fully ceramic crowns, for example, are nearly indistinguishable from natural teeth.¹⁴

The probable results of different types of dental replacements can be researched in more detail on the corresponding pages of our website.
The implants themselves have a long lifespan, which also depends heavily on the preservation of the bone material - consistent aftercare is essential for a positive treatment outcome. Long-term studies show that proper oral hygiene and adherence to a regular check-up schedule afford freedom from inflammation and allow the implant to remain in the jaw for 15 or more years.¹⁵ Smoking can reduce the chance of a successful prognosis, due to the fact that the healing process takes longer and the functionality of the immune system is constrained.¹⁶

Titanium, the material normally used for implants, is very biocompatible and normally does not induce any allergic reactions in the body. Special surface treatments can increase the biocompatibility of the dental screw even further.¹⁷

Post-operative manipulation of the dental replacement depends on the type of fastening device used by the implant. A super-construction that has been affixed using screws can be removed more easily in the case of complications (or in the case of removable prostheses). A cemented dental replacement is, in contrast, somewhat easier to clean.¹⁸