The process has five stages: consultation and exam (one visit), digital planning (without you present), treatment day (one long visit), a supervised healing period (3–6 months with 3–4 short check-ups), and the permanent restoration (2–3 visits). The team at the clinic you chose accompanies you at every stage; complex cases are planned and followed by the network’s medical director.
1 · Consultation and exam — about 45 minutes
We start with a conversation: what bothers you, what you have tried, what matters to you — eating a steak? no longer feeling embarrassed? getting rid of the denture? Then a clinical exam, a 3D CT scan at the clinic or a reading of an existing scan, a health questionnaire and photographs. By the end you get an explanation of the options that suit you, what each includes, a timeline and a detailed quote. No pressure to decide on the spot.
2 · Digital planning
The CT and the digital scan merge into a 3D model. On it the implants are planned relative to the bone, nerves and sinuses — and to the teeth that will be built on them. From the plan a surgical guide and the provisional bridge are printed. In a short meeting (or video call) you see the plan and approve tooth shape and shade.
3 · Treatment day
Come after a meal, with a companion. Local anaesthesia (sedation if needed). Extractions if teeth remain, implant placement through the guide, stability measurement, and fitting of the provisional bridge. Duration: 2–4 hours per jaw. You go home with teeth, written instructions, prescriptions and a direct phone number.
4 · Supervised healing — 3 to 6 months
| When | What |
|---|---|
| Days 1–3 | Swelling, discomfort. Painkillers, cold, soft cool food. Rest. |
| One week | First check-up, stitches out if any. Most people are back to routine. |
| One month | Check-up. Soft-to-medium diet. Cleaning as instructed. |
| 3 months | Osseointegration check. In the lower jaw the permanent stage can usually start. |
| 4–6 months | In the upper jaw. Scan for the permanent bridge. |
5 · The permanent restoration — 2 to 3 visits
A digital scan of the implants, a try-in of the bridge (shape, shade, bite, speech) and adjustments until you are happy. The permanent bridge — zirconia or hybrid — is screwed in and balanced. You receive cleaning instructions, a night guard if needed, and a check-up plan: once a year an exam and professional cleaning.
Frequently asked questions
When can I go back to work?
Most patients after 2–4 days. Strenuous physical work — after a week. Swelling peaks on day two or three and then subsides.
How do I clean a bridge on implants?
A regular or electric toothbrush, an interdental brush or a water flosser (Waterpik) under the bridge once a day, and professional cleaning at the clinic once a year. You get hands-on instruction.
What if something breaks on the provisional bridge?
Call and come in — the repair is usually quick and same-day. The provisional bridge is designed to absorb exactly that; which is why you do not bite hard things during this period.
How many check-ups are there after surgery?
After one week, one month and three months — then the scan for the permanent bridge. After the permanent: an exam and cleaning once a year. You can call at any stage.
Is there a warranty?
Yes — on the implants and the restoration, provided check-ups and hygiene are kept. Full details are in the quote and the treatment agreement, in writing.
Want to know if immediate loading is right for you?
A first consultation at any clinic in the network includes an exam, a scan and an explanation of your options — no obligation.