Dental Implants

A dental implant is a good choice if you have one or more natural teeth that are brittle, seem to be breaking off, or don’t look good. If your teeth are completely rotten, we can even replace all of your teeth with implants. Implants also offer a solution for partial tooth decay.

Can anyone have dental implants fitted? No, you must have sufficient jawbone to properly anchor the implant. This will mostly be the case, but there are also adults who don’t have enough jawbone due to genetic factors. 

You must also have reached the minimum age of 18. At this age, on average, the jawbone is fully grown. 

Our consulting doctor always checks whether dental implants are the best option for you and is also open to discuss alternative dental treatment. This way, you can be sure the dental treatment you go for is the best option for your teeth.

An implant is in fact an artificial tooth root that is placed in the bone. The implant is made of titanium and looks like a cylinder or screw. They are about the same size as a natural tooth root.

Preparation

During the first consultation, the dentist will examine your teeth to determine whether dental implants are a solution for you. The following is important:

• Your mouth is clean and you have no infections.
• You have sufficient and firm jawbone.

If there is an inflammation in your mouth, it must first be eliminated before the dental implant is placed. Fortunately, this can often be solved quickly.

The procedure

What does the procedure entail? During the procedure, you will get a local anaesthetic, after which one or more teeth can be fitted with implants. Exactly how long the procedure takes depends on the number of missing teeth and the condition of your existing teeth. This truly is custom work. During the consultation, the doctor can explain the best approach for your teeth in detail.

Titanium is a strong and super-light metal that is very well tolerated by the body. Allergy and rejection are rare because of the high biocompatibility. In about 99% of the cases, the implant grows securely into the jawbone.

After the procedure, when the anaesthetic has worn off, you may experience some pain and/or swelling. This pain is not too bad; you can take a painkiller if you want. You may drive after the procedure. The stitches dissolve within two weeks. On average, the complete healing phase takes six to 10 weeks.

There are some factors that can delay or impede recovery. They include medicines for osteoporosis or smoking. Good oral hygiene is extremely important. Our doctor will of course advise you on this, so you can recover as soon as possible. If you follow the guidelines for after-care, the chance of problems is minimal.

If you’ve done some research on dental implants, you’ve probably found that this treatment isn’t cheap. This is partly due to the durable material that is used for implants and the customisation involved.

At Wellness Kliniek, we aim to keep prices as low as possible, with transparent all-in rates, so you know in advance what to expect. If you have multiple implants placed, you will receive a discount because it saves time compared to placing a single implant separately. Follow this link for the current prices of dental implants.

Wellness Kliniek is an established clinic in Genk (Belgium). We receive guests from all over the world every day and have already treated many people who now have more beautiful teeth. And you can be one of them. Book your no-obligation consultation at Wellness Kliniek and discover the possibilities for your teeth. 

This also gives you immediate insight into the costs, which are tailored to the number of implants. After that, you can always decide whether you actually want to have dental implants. We hope that through our specialisms and service, we can put a smile on your face again!