Dental implants are medical devices made from biocompatible titanium that replace the root of lost teeth.
After surgical placement in the jawbone or mandible, the implant integrates naturally into the bone tissue through a process called osseointegration, which typically takes between 3 and 6 months.
Once integrated, the dental implant serves as a stable foundation for different types of prosthetic rehabilitation: from a single ceramic crown to replace one tooth, to full-arch solutions such as the All-on-4 protocol, which allows complete rehabilitation with just four strategically positioned implants.
Modern oral implantology uses tools such as cone beam computed tomography (CBCT), a 3D intraoral scanner, and a digital surgical guide to ensure that each implant is placed at the ideal position, angulation, and depth.
In cases of insufficient bone volume, techniques such as bone grafting may be carried out beforehand to create the conditions necessary for implant placement.
At Clínica Dr. Paulo Cardozo in Benavente, the approach is always individualised. Each patient is comprehensively assessed so that the treatment plan meets their functional, aesthetic, and long-term oral health needs.
