Elysées Ponthieu Dental Clinic
Dental implants
An implant is an artificial root that replaces the root of a tooth.
It is used to support a dental prosthesis: crown, bridge and fixed or removable dental prosthesis.
Dental implants are shaped like a small screw or post and are surgically inserted painlessly into the jawbone.
They are made of biocompatible titanium, which is both light and strong. The jawbone bonds with the implant over time.
When the technique is well mastered and rigorous dental hygiene is observed, a dental implant can be preserved for more than 20 years.
Our medical team uses the best techniques to ensure that you get a very natural, long-lasting result.
Dental implantology
Frequently asked questions
A dental implant is like a small screw, an artificial root made of biocompatible titanium. It is used to replace the root of a damaged or missing tooth and serves as an anchor point for a future dental prosthesis or ceramic crown.
No, dental implants are inserted under local anaesthetic or conscious sedation.
Generally speaking, dental implants are among the most durable treatments. Appropriate dental hygiene and rigorous prophylaxis help to ensure the long-term success of implant and prosthetic treatment.
There is no age limit for having dental implants, but a pre-implant examination is necessary. A 3D X-ray is used to check a number of factors (bone volume, infections, root fracture, etc.).
Only a 3D X-ray (cone beam) can accurately determine bone volume. In the event of insufficiency, there are alternative solutions such as filling the missing bone volume with a substitute (sinus lift) or performing apposition grafts.
Rigorous, tried and tested protocols ensure that our work is tailored to the situation and of the highest quality. Occasionally, the implant may mobilise. It will then have to be removed and replaced after a healing period. This hazard merely delays the treatment without compromising it.
