Dental Implants

No, it shouldn’t be and is the most cost effective form of tooth replacement. Now at our clinic in Miraflores and San Isidro, Lima, we use only the best materials, and also are experts in implantology, and will give you a very competitive price. Please CONTACT US for a quote for the cost of treatment. The price we give will be the total cost, there will be no hidden costs or surprises on the day of the procedure.

The dental implant procedure is very routine and painless if carried out by an experienced oral surgeon or implantologist. The dental implant is placed during a simple and painless procedure that takes about 20 minutes for each implant. After that a temporary crown is fitted onto the new implant for use while the implant bonds to the bone, and this normally takes 3/4 months. However the implant needs time to properly bond to the bone before a full bite force can be applied. When fully fused to the bone, an abutment is attached to the implant and the permanent crown, bridge or denture is then placed over the abutment to replace the missing tooth or teeth.

• Implants help prevent the loss of bone that results if a missing tooth is not replaced and helps preserve the shape of the jawbone and facial muscles
• Indeed Crowns and bridges placed over implants mimic the shape and function of natural teeth
• Also Implants allow for the replacement of individual teeth without damaging the neighboring teeth
• Obviously an implant is not the same as the original connection (root), but functions just the same
• First thing to now Implants made of titanium bond biochemically to bone to replace the root so you get a bond that replicates the original connection more accurately
• Dental implants bond directly to the bone, whereas other tooth replacement systems do not
• They can be used to fix full or partial dentures to the bone

No. Of course anesthesia is given before the procedure and we can also offer sedation if you are particularly anxious. With new micro invasive and guided surgery techniques, implants can be placed without cutting the bone and this means the patient does not have any pain either during or after surgery. Of course you will also be prescribed antibiotics and analgesics to prevent any post-operative discomfort.

The procedure to insert one dental implant can take eventually as little as 20 minutes.

Generally you will be able to return to work and carry out normal daily activities the following day. However strenuous exercise should be avoided for at least 3 days.

Of course the procedure to place dental implants is very delicate, and should only be carried out by an expert oral surgeon or implantologist.

Firstly we will give you advice about eating and drinking before the procedure, depending on what type of anesthesia you have.

In effect  99% of cases patients are eligible for implants. We evaluate each individual case beforehand to identify any risk.

Yes. At first we have techniques to regenerate bone and graft bone, second we only use high quality materials that are biocompatible. At this point Bone regeneration or grafting can be simultaneous to implant placement or prior to placement.

Generally good quality dental implants made of titanium will last a lifetime. However, there are some implants that are marketed as titanium but in reality contain a very low amount of titanium, so beware of these. Remember the most important the implants we use are made of 100% titanium.

Not at all. First there are implants of good quality, and second there are economic implants of dubious quality. Obviously it is important to use high quality materials, such as Titanium, that are biocompatible, extremely durable and will not present complications after treatment.

While a dental implant cannot get cavities, not to mention you will have to brush the treatment area regularly but gently. Not to mention if the treated area is not cleaned properly, it will take longer for the gums and bone to heal.

Absolutly No, it should only be carried out by an expert oral surgeon or implantologist.