Dental implant treatment in Paris.

Implants are for people who have lost one or several teeth and who have enough bone, or bone that can be rebuilt. Only a clinical assessment and three-dimensional imaging can confirm it. Some contraindications are temporary and can be lifted once treated.

The cost depends on several clinical factors and cannot be set in advance in general terms. It varies with the type of implant used, with whether a bone graft is needed beforehand, and with the type of crown chosen. A personalised, itemised estimate is given to you at the consultation, after the assessment and the imaging.

The implant itself is not reimbursed by Assurance Maladie, the French state health insurance. The crown fitted on the implant may be partly covered depending on the case. Many complementary insurers, known here as mutuelles, offer a fixed allowance or a contribution towards implant treatment, the amount depending on your policy. We give you a compliant estimate to send to your insurer before any treatment.

Placing an implant is done under local anaesthetic: the procedure itself is not painful. Moderate after-effects such as swelling or tenderness may appear in the following days; they are usually well controlled by the painkillers prescribed. Aftercare instructions are given to you to support healing.

Placing a single implant usually takes between 30 and 60 minutes. The full treatment, however, runs over several weeks to a few months, because osseointegration has to happen between placing the implant and fitting the final crown. The overall duration depends on your clinical situation.

A dental implant is designed to last and can stay functional for many years. Its longevity depends on oral hygiene, on regular follow-up with the dental surgeon, on not smoking and on the health of the gums. The crown itself may need replacing over time.

Like any surgical procedure, placing an implant carries limited risks: infection, failure of osseointegration, or inflammation around the implant, known as peri-implantitis. Some situations call for care: heavy smoking, uncontrolled diabetes, certain conditions or treatments, insufficient bone. A prior assessment allows contraindications to be weighed and the plan adapted.

No. A graft is proposed only when the bone available is not enough to hold the implant steady. The need is determined by the clinical examination and by three-dimensional imaging. When it is needed, it is carried out before or during placement, depending on the situation.

An implant replaces the root of the missing tooth and sits in the bone, without touching the neighbouring teeth. A traditional bridge rests on the adjacent teeth, which have to be reduced to support it. An implant therefore preserves healthy neighbouring teeth and helps maintain the jawbone. The choice between the two depends on your clinical situation.

Yes. A full prosthesis can be fixed on implants. The protocols known as All-on-4 and All-on-6 rest on four or six implants respectively, supporting a fixed prosthesis. This applies to people who have lost all their teeth or are close to it; the indication is confirmed after a full assessment.