The discomfort caused by tooth loss can be avoided by replacing the missing tooth with a dental implant, tooth implantation, or a ceramic bridge.

What causes tooth loss and what can be avoided by replacing the missing teeth?
The absence of front teeth reduces the biting force, intensity, and thoroughness of the bite.
We smile less, we can easily feel shame
The absence of back teeth makes it less possible to chew food, which can lead to digestive problems in the long run.
A missing back tooth leaves the gum exposed.
Teeth next to a gap can tilt towards each other.
An infection or inflammation can easily develop under the mucous membrane, which can lead to further tooth loss.
In the absence of load, the bone under the gum begins to atrophy.
the gum line recedes, suffering ever more irreversible damage

When replacing missing teeth, what are the available solutions?
If there are two healthy teeth present alongside the missing tooth, a ceramic bridge can be placed between them.

Advantages:

A quick solution that can be prepared in a few weeks
This can be made perfectly, reproducing the missing tooth's shape to the fullest extent.
It is made of metal-free ceramic.
Disadvantage

To construct the two pillars of the bridge, adjacent, sound teeth, even if healthy, must be ground down.
Food scraps can easily get under the bridge, causing inflammation and unpleasant, foul breath.
This solution does not burden the area below the gums at all, the bone continues to recede, the gums sag, an even larger gap is created, and even more bacteria and infectious material adhere here.
The lifespan of a bridge is shorter than that of implants.
Chewing can easily become uncertain, requiring more attention and caution with harder foods.
the bridge is more easily damaged, losing its stability, its value

2) The most secure solution is dental implantation, or dental implants.

This is essentially a screw placed into the stable bone that supports the tooth, a very stable artificial tooth root, onto which a superstructure, a crown, is placed that is precisely the same as the lost tooth and fits perfectly into the dental arch.

Advantages:

There's no need to grind down healthy teeth for the implant, they will remain intact and healthy for a long time.
It remains stable for 40-50 years from implantation, but a longevity of 70-80 years or even a lifetime is not rare today.
This provides a load to the bone supporting the teeth that is perfectly matched to the original tooth, so it doesn't weaken.
fills the gap between your teeth, they will not move
The gums remain healthy, they don't stretch or recede, and there's no need for plastic surgery.
The chewing was assured for decades, and the implanted tooth can withstand even harder food.
The restoration fitted onto the implanted tooth is less prone to damage, much more durable
The material is titanium, which the body accepts and doesn't reject. Bone formation begins immediately after implantation, and it becomes almost one with the surrounding bone tissue.
Disadvantage

The dental implant process is longer, but it will not take more than 6 months.
In cases of insufficient bone thickness, bone grafting, sinus lifting (sinus elevation) may be necessary.
Bone grafting, sinus lift supplemented with own membrane

In our practice, we use two types of dental implants: those branded by Nobel and Straumann. Their quality is outstanding, they are simple to use, and their lifespan is several times that of other implants. The crown placed on the artificial root is made individually in Sweden and Germany, under the strictest quality controls.

Your warranty is valid.
We offer a 10-year full warranty on implant placement. The implant itself often comes with a lifetime warranty from the manufacturer.

The condition for the warranty to be valid is a half-yearly check-up. Furthermore, we strongly recommend adhering to the oral hygiene guidelines recommended by our dentists and dental hygienists, as well as using the dental prosthesis and restoration as intended.

Our extra guarantee:

If you lose your implant within 3 years, you will receive a free replacement implant.

We welcome you in our practice!
Ask our dentists for help in replacing your missing tooth. Choose professional dental implants to ensure your teeth are your faithful companions for decades. Our experienced, well-prepared, caring, and always cheerful team members are glad to be at your service with their full expertise, up-to-date knowledge, care, and full attention.