IMPLANTOLOGY · DENTAL IMPLANTS DÜSSELDORF
Fixed teeth. Precisely planned, built to last.
Dental implants replace missing teeth permanently — from a single tooth to a complete jaw. At A+ Dental, from diagnosis through to the finished restoration in one pair of hands: with Dr. Rodríguez Ruíz, MSc.
What is a dental implant?
A dental implant is an artificial tooth root made of titanium or ceramic, anchored in the jawbone. A crown, bridge or denture is then fixed on top. Properly planned and cared for, implants can last many years — today they are the standard way to replace missing teeth without grinding down healthy neighbouring teeth. Whether an implant suits you is settled by a personal examination.
CLASSIC OR IMMEDIATE
Two routes to the same result — a fixed, natural-looking tooth.
In both cases the implant acts as an artificial tooth root and carries an individually made crown. The difference lies solely in when it is placed.
Classic implant placement
For situations where the wound has to heal before the implant is placed.
ADVANTAGES
- Predictable long-term results
- Suitable in complex cases or with existing infection
- The right choice when additional bone healing is needed
TYPICAL TREATMENT TIME
4–8 months
Immediate implant placement
If the conditions are ideal, the implant is placed in the same appointment, directly after the tooth is removed.
ADVANTAGES
- Fewer surgical procedures
- Preserves natural bone and gum contours
- A temporary on the same day where possible
TYPICAL TREATMENT TIME
2–4 months
Not every jaw is suitable for immediate placement.
Which route is possible is decided by the clinical examination together with the 3D scan. Neither is a compromise — both end in the same fixed ceramic tooth.
What we check before recommending a route
Most patients are suitable for implant treatment. The examination decides which route delivers the safest and most predictable result.
WHO IT SUITS
Typical starting situations.
One tooth is missing
A single-tooth implant closes the gap without touching the neighbouring teeth.
Several teeth are missing
Implant-supported bridges replace larger gaps firmly and stably.
Many or all teeth are missing
With the All-on-X concept an entire jaw can be restored on just a few implants — often with fixed transitional teeth on the same day.
All-on-X in detail →The denture does not fit
Implants can anchor a loose denture securely — more hold when eating and speaking.
THE PROCESS
From the first examination to a fixed tooth.
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Examination & diagnostics
Findings, X-ray diagnostics and an assessment of the available bone — the basis of any serious implant plan.
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Planning & clarity on cost
Digital planning of the implant position, a discussion of the alternatives and a transparent treatment and cost plan — before treatment begins.
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Bone grafting if needed
If the available bone is insufficient, it can be built up in a targeted way — before or during implant placement, depending on the situation.
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Implant placement
The procedure is carried out under local anaesthetic, usually in under an hour. The implant then integrates over some weeks to months.
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Restoration & aftercare
The crown, bridge or denture is fitted and adjusted. Regular aftercare and prophylaxis secure the result long term.
COSTS & FINANCING
What do dental implants cost?
The short answer: the cost depends on the number of implants, the available bone, the material and the type of restoration — a serious figure only exists after the examination. Before treatment begins you receive a written treatment and cost plan, which we go through together.
Statutory insurers pay a fixed subsidy towards dentures; private and supplementary insurers reimburse according to your tariff. We help you with the paperwork. On request your treatment can be paid in instalments through our financing partner Nelly — we go through the terms with you at the consultation.
RISKS & LIMITS
Speaking openly.
Like any surgical procedure, implant placement carries risks — wound healing problems, for example, or in rare cases loss of the implant. Smoking, untreated periodontitis and certain conditions can compromise success. We inform you fully and will tell you honestly when a different solution is the better one for you.
We work with established implant systems whose components will still be available in ten years. Which system suits your case is decided by the findings — not by the catalogue.
RISKS & DISCLOSURE
What can happen, before you consent.
Implants are among the best-documented procedures in dentistry and in the vast majority of cases proceed without incident. Even so, disclosure comes before the decision. We discuss these six points with you personally, based on your findings.
Integration that does not succeed
RARE, BUT POSSIBLE
In rare cases an implant does not fuse firmly with the bone. This shows in the first months. The implant is then removed, the site heals, and as a rule a new implant can be placed after a few months — with no additional cost for the implant itself.
Nerve proximity in the lower jaw
THE REASON FOR 3D PLANNING
A nerve runs through the lower jaw, and its distance from the planned implant position determines the safety of the procedure. Temporary numbness of the lip or chin is possible; permanent impairment is rare. That is precisely why we plan in three dimensions and work with a guide instead of estimating in the chair.
The sinus in the upper jaw
PLANNABLE, NOT A SURPRISE
In the posterior upper jaw the sinus often sits closely above the bone. Whether a sinus lift is needed is established before the procedure, not during it — the scan shows it.
Peri-implantitis
THE REAL LONG-TERM RISK
Implants do not get caries, but the tissue around them can become inflamed. If that goes unnoticed, bone is lost, and that loss cannot be recovered. This is why aftercare appointments with implants are not an offer but part of the treatment.
Smoking
THE STRONGEST MODIFIABLE FACTOR
Nicotine worsens the blood supply to the tissue and measurably increases the rate of healing problems and peri-implantitis. We raise it before the procedure, not after — and look together for a realistic approach for the weeks around surgery.
Pre-existing conditions
NOT AN EXCLUSION, BUT A TOPIC
Poorly controlled diabetes, certain osteoporosis medications and untreated periodontitis all affect integration. None of these rules out an implant in principle, but all of them belong before the planning, not after.
This overview does not replace a personal consultation. Before every procedure we go through your findings, the alternatives and the risks relevant to you individually — in English, German, Spanish or Portuguese.
FREQUENT QUESTIONS
Implants — answered briefly.
INFORMATION SHEETS TO PRINT
Everything to read again and print — before the decision and after the procedure.
A4 documents in four languages. No sign-up, no email address.
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Dental implants
Structure, process and what determines durability.
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After a surgical procedure
Cooling, eating, care — and the warning signs.
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Implant passport & aftercare
Your aftercare plan and home care.
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Understanding the treatment and cost plan
Fixed subsidy, your share and the right questions.
ONE LEVEL DEEPER · 4–5 PAGES
Patient brochure “Dental implants”
Process, timescales, limits and the most frequent questions as an A4 document — short version (4 pages) directly, detailed version (13 pages) in German, English and Spanish. The information sheet above summarises the essentials on two pages; this brochure goes considerably deeper.
Find out what is possible in your case.
Describe your situation to us in a few steps — without obligation, discreetly and with no waiting room.