Dental implants
Dental implants are a well-established solution for replacing missing teeth while restoring function, aesthetics, and chewing comfort. Made from biocompatible materials such as titanium or ceramic, they integrate with the jawbone and provide a stable foundation for crowns, bridges, or more extensive implant-supported reconstructions.
In the aesthetic zone, implant treatment requires particular attention to the position of the implant, the volume and architecture of the surrounding bone and gums, and the shape and emergence of the final crown. The objective is to achieve a natural integration between the implant restoration, the surrounding tissues, and the neighbouring teeth.
Each treatment is individually planned according to the patient’s anatomy, bite, tissue conditions, and aesthetic expectations. Contemporary digital technologies and prosthetically driven planning are used to improve precision and support predictable long-term results.
We use only high-quality, original implant systems and components from established and scientifically documented manufacturers, such as Straumann and Camlog.
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Common questions about dental implants
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How is implant treatment planned and carried out?
Treatment begins with a detailed clinical and radiographic assessment. Photographs, digital impressions, and three-dimensional imaging may be used to evaluate the teeth, gums, bone, bite, and smile. The shape and position of the future crown are planned first. The implant position is then determined according to this restorative objective and the available anatomy. In selected situations, digital planning may be combined with guided implant surgery.
The implant is placed under local anaesthesia and is usually left to integrate with the surrounding bone before the final crown or bridge is fabricated. A temporary solution may be provided during the healing period.
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Can an implant be placed immediately after tooth extraction?
In selected situations, an implant can be placed during the same appointment as the tooth extraction. This is known as immediate implant placement. This approach may reduce the number of surgical procedures and help preserve the existing anatomy. However, it is only appropriate when the bone and soft-tissue conditions are favourable and sufficient implant stability can be achieved.
Immediate implant placement does not eliminate the natural tissue changes that occur after extraction. Bone or soft-tissue grafting may still be recommended to support the long-term aesthetic result.
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Can a temporary tooth be placed immediately?
In selected cases, a provisional crown can be connected to the implant immediately after placement. The temporary crown is carefully designed to provide an acceptable appearance during healing and to support the contour of the surrounding gums. It is generally adjusted to avoid excessive biting forces while the implant integrates with the bone.
Immediate provisionalisation is not possible in every situation and depends on the stability of the implant, the bone conditions, the bite, and the individual clinical risk factors.
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Do dental implants look natural?
A well-planned implant-supported crown can closely reproduce the appearance of a natural tooth.The predictability of the aesthetic result depends on the initial bone and soft-tissue conditions, the complexity of the case, and the individual biological response. These factors are carefully evaluated and discussed before treatment begins.
The shape, colour, translucency, texture, and position of the crown are individually designed.
Particular attention is given to the way the restoration emerges from the gum and integrates with the neighbouring teeth. We are proud to collaborate closely with some of the most talented dental technicians and ceramists in Switzerland, who are widely recognised internationally.
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How long do dental implants last?
Dental implants can provide a reliable long-term solution, but they require regular care and professional maintenance.
Their longevity depends on several factors, including oral hygiene and tissue health, smoking, general health, grinding or clenching habits, bite forces, and strict regular follow-up. The gums and bone surrounding the implant must be monitored over time, as inflammation around an implant can lead to progressive tissue loss if it is not identified and managed early.
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Who is qualified to place dental implants in Switzerland?
In Switzerland, dental implants may be placed by dentists with different professional backgrounds. However, implant dentistry is a field that requires specific training, clinical experience, and careful coordination between the surgical and restorative phases of treatment.
The Swiss Dental Association (SSO) recognises four federal postgraduate specialist titles in dentistry: oral surgery, orthodontics, periodontology, and reconstructive dentistry. Implant treatment often lies at the intersection of oral surgery, periodontology and reconstructive dentistry.
Successful implant treatment is not only about placing an implant. It also involves careful diagnosis, prosthetically driven planning, appropriate management of the surrounding bone and soft tissues when necessary, and long-term functional and aesthetic follow-up.
For this reason, patients may wish to consider not only whether a dentist offers implant treatment, but also the practitioner’s postgraduate training, clinical focus, and experience in implant-supported and complex reconstructive care.
More detailed information, as well as list of specialists per canton, can be found on Implant Foundation Switzerland : https://fondationimplants.ch/specialistes/
