Frequently asked questions about dental implants

Depending on the type of implant, a complete solution for one tooth with a zirconia crown costs €1,000 (Neobiotech IS III), €1,100 (Osstem TSIII) or €1,200 (Osstem NH). The price includes the implant, healing cap, abutment, impressions or scans, the zirconia crown and placement. The initial consultation with a 3D CBCT scan costs €50. More detail in the article How much does a dental implant cost.

You pay in instalments: 50% on the day of implant placement, 25% at scanning and 25% when the crown is fitted. Full price list

No. Slovak public health insurance covers neither the dental implant nor the crown on it; the patient pays for the whole treatment. If you are insured in another country, check any possible contribution with your insurer before treatment. You will know the exact price in advance, after the consultation and assessment of the 3D CBCT scan.

At the initial consultation, we take a 3D CBCT scan and propose a treatment plan. Placing a single implant usually takes around 45 minutes, including the anaesthetic, a follow-up 3D CBCT scan, fitting the healing cap and stitching. This is followed by healing, usually 2 to 4 months, during which the implant fuses with the bone. We then take a scan and fit the zirconia crown within 1 to 3 weeks. The procedure step by step

Thanks to local anaesthesia, the procedure is painless. We first numb the injection site with a gel and give the anaesthetic with very fine needles. If you feel any sensitivity during the procedure, we top up the anaesthetic. More sensitive patients may feel slight pressure. More detail in the article Does dental implant placement hurt?

After the procedure, there is usually some pain for a day or two, and a painkiller that we prescribe is enough to manage it.

For front teeth, we can provide a temporary replacement during healing – either a splint with a tooth or, if conditions allow, a temporary crown. We will explain the options at the consultation.

With good hygiene and regular check-ups, long-term studies show that about 93 to 96% of implants are still functioning after 10 years. The outcome is most affected by oral hygiene, smoking, gum disease (periodontitis), diabetes and teeth grinding. More detail in the article How long does a dental implant last.

If the implant does not heal before the crown is fitted, we will refund 70% of the cost of the implant placement. If it fails within 2 years of the crown being fitted, we will refund 70% of the total cost of treatment. The guarantee is extended to 5 years if you have a dental hygiene appointment with us twice a year and a preventive check-up once a year, either with us or with your own dentist.

Yes, it is often possible. In smokers, the risk of complications is roughly twice as high, but with good care an implant can last for many years: clean it as thoroughly as your own teeth, use an interdental brush and have a dental hygiene appointment twice a year. Well-controlled diabetes need not be an obstacle. For more challenging conditions, we use the Osstem NH implant. We always assess this individually at the consultation. More detail in the article Who can get a dental implant?

We can add bone. Sometimes this can be done at the same time as implant placement; in other cases, we first add bone, wait several months and only then place the implant. In the upper jaw, we also perform a sinus lift (€150 to €400 depending on the extent). The 3D CBCT scan will show what is needed in your case.

Do not come on an empty stomach, brush your teeth thoroughly and do not drink alcohol on the day of the procedure. Tell us in advance about all the medicines you take, especially those affecting blood clotting and for diabetes, and about any change in your health. You will receive written instructions from us for before and after the procedure.

You can choose a consultation slot online, call us on +421 948 955 416 (Monday – Friday, 7:00 – 15:00) or email doubledentpo@gmail.com. If you have your own good-quality 3D CBCT scan that we can open and use, the consultation is free.