Diagnosis & examination
We assess whether current teeth can be preserved, gum/periodontal condition, missing areas and needed imaging.
Question: What options are available to preserve my current tooth?IMPLANT PROCESS
Implant treatment is more than the day of surgery.
It continues through diagnosis, planning, surgery, healing, restoration and long-term care. Knowing what is checked at each stage helps you ask more specific questions during consultation.
FULL JOURNEYSix stages
- Diagnosis & examination
- Choosing treatment options
- Pre-surgical preparation
- Implant placement
- Restoration
- Regular maintenance
Implant care is not a one-time surgery but a process from diagnosis through long-term maintenance. Before surgery, preservation of natural teeth, gum/bone condition, systemic disease and medications should be reviewed; after restoration, peri-implant tissues require ongoing care.
STEP BY STEP
Treatment stages
Treatment planning
We plan alternative treatments, extraction timing, whether additional procedures such as bone grafting are needed, and the final restoration.
Question: What alternatives to implants are available, and what are their pros and cons?Pre-surgical preparation
We review systemic conditions, medications and infection, and consider sedation or consultation with other clinicians when needed.
Question: Do any of my conditions or medications affect the surgical plan?Implant placement
The implant is placed at the planned position, with additional procedures when indicated.
Question: Why are additional procedures needed in my case?Healing & restoration
After checking healing and implant status, restoration proceeds with consideration of bite and shape.
Question: How are bite and cleanability assessed during restoration?Long-term maintenance
Brushing, interdental care and regular checkups help monitor gums around implants, restorations and bite.
Question: How are home-care methods and checkup intervals tailored to my implant restoration?AFTERCARE
Key points in long-term care
PLAQUE CONTROL
Hygiene
Inflammation can develop in gum tissue around implants, so hygiene is important.
PERIODONTAL RISK
Periodontal risk factors
Previous periodontal disease, smoking, diabetes and poor plaque control are known risk factors for peri-implant disease.
FOLLOW-UP
Regular review
Even without symptoms, soft tissues, restorations and bite around implants should be checked regularly.
References
External sources are for general patient education. Individual eligibility and treatment plans are determined after evaluation.
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