Single dental implant
Replace a single lost tooth with a fixed, long-lasting solution, without touching the neighbouring teeth when they are healthy.
A titanium implant placed in the bone acts as the root and supports an individual crown, with appearance and function close to those of a natural tooth.
This treatment may be suitable if…
Whether it is suitable depends on the assessment of your panoramic X-ray, CBCT scan and medical history.
You have lost a tooth through extensive decay, trauma or fracture.
A tooth has been extracted and you want to prevent the neighbouring teeth from shifting.
You do not want healthy teeth to be filed down for a conventional bridge.
You are looking for a fixed, long-lasting solution with a natural appearance and function.
You want to help preserve the bone volume in the area where the tooth is missing.
An implant that replaces the root, a crown that replaces the tooth
Titanium implant
A small titanium screw, inserted into the jawbone, replaces the root of the lost tooth. Titanium is the material of choice in dentistry thanks to its high strength and excellent tolerance by the body.
Zirconia crown
The final crown is custom-designed in zirconia, combining strength, function and a natural appearance.
Immediate loading when indicated
Whenever the primary stability of the implant allows, a fixed temporary crown can be fitted on the day of surgery. This technique is used mainly for the front teeth, for aesthetic reasons. For the back (posterior) teeth, when replaced individually, the normal healing period is preferred to protect the implant from chewing forces.
How this treatment works
Implant treatment always has at least two stages and generally requires two stays in Porto. When additional procedures, such as bone regeneration, are needed, extra stages or stays may be planned. The schedule and the interval between stays are set according to your clinical situation.
Initial remote assessment
The medical team reviews your panoramic X-ray, photos and medical history to make an initial assessment. When necessary, they may request a CBCT scan to study the available bone in more detail.
Treatment plan and quote
A free video call in which our team presents the treatment plan, timescales and costs in detail. Ask any questions you have before making any decision.
Implant placement surgery
The implant is placed under local anaesthesia. When indicated, a temporary crown is fitted on the same day to fill the gap.
Osseointegration
A period of 4 to 6 months during which the implant integrates with the bone. The team follows your progress remotely.
Fitting the final crown
A second short stay for the impressions and the fitting of the final zirconia crown.
Follow-up
Our team remains fully available to answer any questions and to support you at your annual implant maintenance appointments.
Single implant cases
Real cases treated by our team. Every situation is unique and requires a prior medical assessment.
Patients who had this treatment
Implants from internationally recognised brands
We work with Straumann, the world leader in dental implantology. By choosing our clinic, you benefit from:
The manufacturer grants a lifetime guarantee on the body of the implant, under the brand's terms and conditions. This guarantee relates to the implant component and does not automatically cover all the clinical or prosthetic procedures that may be needed.
Support and guarantee activation at any partner clinic internationally (subject to the brand's terms and conditions).
The final crown is made from zirconia, the material that best imitates tooth structure.
We prepare your file
Where applicable, we prepare the clinical documentation to submit to your national health insurance and your insurer.
- Detailed invoice
- Codes for the procedures carried out
- Reports
- Before-and-after X-rays
Reimbursement always depends on the rules in your country, your insurance contract and the decision of the body responsible.
