The implant surgery technique is highly standardised and very reliable. It has become a commonplace operation.

What happens during surgery?

Insertion of an implant is usually carried out under local anaesthetic. The gum is incised and uncovered to allow access to the bone where the implant is to be inserted. Drills of different diameters are successively used to prepare the site of implantation. The implant is then screwed in.

What is positioning of an implant in two operations?

After it is inserted, the implant is covered and protected by the gum. It is then necessary, 2 to 4 months after healing takes place, to uncover this during a second operation and to insert a titanium ring around which the gum heals.

What is positioning of an implant in a single operation?

At the end of surgical positioning of the implant, a titanium ring is screwed directly onto the implant. Another operation is not needed to uncover the implant. A single operation technique is not always possible and it is up to your dentist to make the decision.

Additional surgery (bone filling) may be necessary in some cases.