Guides on implant treatment

These guides answer the questions people ask before implant treatment: what an implant is, how long treatment takes, how it compares with a bridge or a denture, why bone grafting is sometimes needed, what goes into a quote and how medical aid treats implant work. Where we cite a rule or a figure, we name the source.

The guides compare treatments, never practices. They are general information and cannot replace an assessment by a dentist who has examined you.

What is a dental implant?

A plain-language explanation of what a dental implant is, how it works and the words you are likely to hear at an assessment.

Bone grafting and sinus lifts explained

A bone graft or sinus lift on a treatment plan can be a surprise. This guide explains why they are used, what they involve and the questions worth asking.

The next step is an assessment by a dentist

Only a dentist who examines you, with X-rays or a scan, can say whether an implant is suitable and what it would involve. Start with your own dentist. If you do not have one, read what an implant assessment covers and what to take with you.

What an implant assessment involves