The Therapies
Implantology
By using implants, we are able to create solid frameworks for our prostheses even in “difficult” situations, thanks to more than a decade of experience in surgical practice and experimentation. Every decision is carefully studied and developed in full collaboration with the patient, step by step.
Replacement can involve a single tooth, multiple teeth, or even a completely edentulous arch.
Implantology allows us to reconstruct from scratch the root of one or more missing teeth, regardless of the cause. For this purpose, titanium—a biocompatible material well accepted by the bone—is used to insert the implant in place of the natural root. On this functional and secure support, one or more ceramic teeth can be firmly anchored without affecting neighboring teeth. Unlike traditional bridges, which required covering the adjacent teeth to insert and secure the missing one, implants allow us to preserve natural teeth.
Thanks to implantology, we can also create bridges to replace multiple missing teeth using only implants as supports, even supporting a fully edentulous arch.
To provide adequate support for a complete arch, 4–6 implants distributed along its length are sufficient, on which a fixed prosthesis can be securely mounted.
Immediate Loading (Teeth in a Day)
Traditionally, creating a fixed prosthesis anchored on 4–6 implants supporting a full arch requires waiting several months (sometimes eight to nine) for the titanium “roots” to fully integrate with the bone before the teeth can be attached. During this period, only a temporary, sometimes removable, prosthesis is used. Only then can the teeth be fixed. In the meantime, a temporary prosthesis—sometimes removable—will need to be used.
With the immediate loading protocol, implants can be placed and the final prosthetic teeth attached within 24–48 hours, thanks to a custom implant and prosthetic design. In a single day—or slightly longer—a fully edentulous patient can leave the clinic with a fixed prosthesis, fully screwed onto the implants.
This procedure can also be applied to a single tooth but is particularly indicated for cases of significant or total edentulism. Feasibility must be evaluated for each individual case.
Computer-Guided Implant Placement
The presence of advanced technology in the clinic, such as Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT), allows for guided surgery to increase precision and accuracy in immediate loading procedures. With CBCT, a three-dimensional scan of the facial bone structure can be obtained, allowing precise planning of implant placement down to the millimeter. This ensures implants are positioned where the bone is strongest and most capable of supporting the prosthesis.
Once the implant map is determined, the CBCT software can create a surgical guide showing exactly where the titanium posts should be inserted. This guide increases precision, eliminates the risk of error, and improves the success of the procedure, simplifying every stage of the surgery.