Dental Implants: The Number 1 Choice for a Perfect Smile

For over 30 years, Dentalux Dental Clinic has been a trusted name in oral health, with more than 20 years of specialized expertise in implantology. Our outstanding results and dedication to precision have earned us recognition from Nobel Biocare, the world’s leading dental implant brand.

While we excel in routine procedures, we take pride in tackling the most challenging and complex cases, achieving exceptional success rates for over two decades. At Dentalux, your smile is in the hands of seasoned professionals committed to excellence.

Choose Dentalux – where expertise meets trust, and innovation transforms smiles.

Contact us today to schedule your consultation and discover world-class dental care tailored to you!

What are Dental Implants?

Dental Implants – The best solution for replacing lost teeth

Specific Advantages of Dental Implants Compared to Dentures and Bridges

Dental implants provide an incomparable advantage in functionality and aesthetics compared to dentures and bridges. One of the key differences is that implants do not require treatment of adjacent teeth, which is often the case with bridges. Also, implants directly support the jaw, preventing its gradual loss, which is common with denture wearers.

An additional benefit of dental implants is their ability to distribute chewing force evenly, which protects the remaining natural teeth from excessive wear. This feature is extremely important because it contributes to the long-term preservation of oral health.

In technical terms, the specialist dental office Dentalux uses advanced techniques for attaching crowns to implants, preferring screws instead of cement. This significantly reduces the risk of peri-implantitis, an infection that can lead to implant loss. If the crown needs to be replaced or repaired, screwing allows for easy removal without the risk of damaging the crown, thus ensuring greater safety and convenience for the patient.

Does Dental Implant Installation Hurt?

Installing a dental implant is a completely painless procedure, thanks to local anesthesia that removes any feeling of pain during the intervention. If, however, you have a pronounced fear of dental procedures, our office offers the option of performing interventions under sedation, with the presence of an anesthesiologist, ensuring maximum comfort and minimal stress during the treatment.

Dental Implant Installation Process

The installation of a dental implant begins with a thorough examination that may include photography, impression taking and other diagnostic procedures such as 3D imaging of the intended region for the implant. Our experts, Dr. Zoran Stajić, a specialist in oral surgery, and Dr. Luka Novaković, a doctor of dentistry, are responsible for planning and performing the installation itself.

During the next visit, if there is a need for tooth extraction, this is done simultaneously with the installation of the implant. In situations where there is a lack of bone at the implant site, we apply bone grafts or substitutes to ensure a stable base for the implant. Sometimes it is possible to install an implant immediately, but often it is necessary to wait for the bone healing process, which can last from 3 to 6 months. Only after that is the final installation of the implant.

All procedures are carefully planned based on the initial examination and analysis of the images, allowing our team to present the best options before starting any interventions. In this way, we guarantee safety and a high level of predictability of results, avoiding unpleasant surprises during therapy.

Same Day Temporary Teeth: Possibilities and Expectations

In most cases, it is possible to get new teeth on the same day as the dental implant. After installing the implant, we can immediately place a temporary crown, which allows you to leave the office the same day with a functional tooth. A temporary tooth is not only an aesthetic solution as it helps the gums to heal properly around the implant site and allows you to function normally, including speaking and eating, until the implant is fully integrated with the jaw bones.

The process of healing and integrating the implant with the bone, known as osseointegration, usually takes between 3 and 6 months. After the implant has completely healed and stabilized, the final teeth are made and placed. Definitive crowns or bridges are designed to last for many years, providing a permanent solution that not only looks natural, but also functions like your natural teeth.

How Long Does Implantation Take and Tips for Recovery

The intervention of installing dental implants usually lasts less than two hours, although the duration may vary depending on the number of implants to be installed and the specific needs of each patient. Most patients can return to work the very next day after the intervention. However, it is important to avoid strenuous physical activity after implantation in order to avoid complications or unnecessary stress on the implantation site.

It is also recommended to avoid very spicy and hot food and drinks in the first few days. It would be best to stick to a mushy and soft diet that won’t irritate the area around the new implants. After the intervention, each patient receives detailed instructions from the dentist, who will explain how to best manage the postoperative recovery for a quick return to normal activities without risking the newly implanted teeth.

Zygomatic Implants – Alternative for Bone Deficiency

If you’ve been told you don’t have enough bone for standard dental implants, don’t worry. Our implantology team, consisting of Dr. Zoran Stajić, a specialist in oral surgery, and Dr. Luka Novaković, a doctor of dentistry, successfully solves even the most complex situations. Do not immediately give up on the possibility of fixed prosthetic work. We invite you to make an appointment at our office, where we will devote ourselves to finding the best solution for your case.

In situations where standard implants are not feasible due to lack of bone, there is an alternative in the form of zygomatic implants. Zygomatic implants are longer and are placed in the upper jaw, anchoring in the zygomatic bone, which allows implantation even in patients with significant bone loss. Our team has the experience and expertise needed to carry out these procedures with the highest quality standards, ensuring that you get a permanent and aesthetically pleasing solution.

How Long Do Dental Implants Last?

When properly placed and with regular maintenance, the likelihood that dental implants will last a lifetime is high. The success and longevity of the implant depends on several key factors:

• Quality of installation: A high-quality and professional approach when installing an implant is a basic prerequisite for its longevity. This involves precise positioning of the implant in the jaw, which requires a high level of expertise and experience on the part of the oral surgeon.
• Materials: Implants are most often made of titanium, a material that is extremely compatible with human tissues and enables the process of osseointegration, i.e. the direct connection of the implant to the jaw bones.
• Maintenance: Regular oral hygiene is key to maintaining the health of the implant. This includes brushing your teeth twice a day, flossing to clean the area around the implant, and regular visits to the dentist for professional cleaning and control.
• Patient’s health condition: The general health of the patient, including the condition of the gums and bones, affects the longevity of the implant. Conditions such as diabetes or osteoporosis can affect the processes in the jaw and weaken the base for the implant.
• Lifestyle: Smoking and excessive alcohol consumption are risk factors that can negatively affect the durability of implants. Also, avoiding excessive stress on the implant, such as chewing on hard objects, helps preserve its structure.

If all these factors are taken into account, dental implants can provide a reliable and permanent tooth replacement solution, with a very high degree of success and patient satisfaction.

Risk Factors and Success of Dental Implants

Although the possibility of rejection of dental implants by the organism is reduced to a minimum in modern implantology, there are risk factors that can affect the success of the therapy. Our experience and expertise enable us to identify and adequately address these challenges to ensure optimal outcomes for each patient.

Risk factors that can affect the success of implantation include poor oral hygiene, uncontrolled diabetes, use of certain medications, such as corticosteroids, and excessive cigarette smoking. All of these factors can negatively affect bone and gum health, which is crucial for implant maintenance. The presence of chronic diseases or conditions that complicate wound healing can also affect the process of osseointegration, which is necessary to stabilize the implant in the jaw.

At the Dentalux practice, we use high-quality implantology systems and individually adapt the treatment to each patient, taking into account all specific needs and risks. Our approach allows us to maintain a high percentage of implantation success, which is 99.5% in the last 20 years of practicing implatology. In this way, we can effectively eliminate risks and provide long-lasting and aesthetically pleasing solutions for our patients.

How are dental implants maintained?

Maintaining dental implants requires careful and regular care to ensure their longevity and the optimal health of your mouth. Similar to natural teeth, implants require daily cleaning with a toothbrush, dental floss, and interdental brushes that allow thorough removal of plaque between the teeth and around the implants themselves.

Additionally, devices that use high-pressure water, commonly known as oral irrigators, can be extremely helpful in maintaining oral hygiene, especially in hard-to-reach areas. Regular dental check-ups are necessary to ensure that the implants and the surrounding tissue are in good condition. At these check-ups, your dentist can professionally clean the implants and check if there is a need for additional treatments.

It is important to be proactive and contact your dentist at the first signs of a problem, such as sensitivity, pain or mobility of the implant. With proper care and regular check-ups, dental implants can last a lifetime, giving you not only functionality but also an aesthetically pleasing smile.

What is Prosthetic Therapy?

Prosthetic therapy is a dental procedure used to replace missing teeth and restore functionality and aesthetics to the patient’s smile. The choice of the appropriate therapy depends on the number and arrangement of the missing teeth:

Replacement of one tooth: If you are missing one tooth, the solution is the installation of a dental implant that serves as the basis for a crown. This method allows full functionality and a natural appearance of the teeth.
Replacement of multiple teeth: In the event that multiple teeth are missing, a bridge can be applied that rests on two or more implants. This option provides stability and longevity, restoring lost teeth without damaging the remaining natural teeth.
Replacement of all teeth: For patients who have lost all teeth, there are several options. One of the popular ones is the All on 4 system, where a complete bridge, which replaces all upper or lower teeth, rests on four implants. There is also the possibility of using six implants for additional support. These prosthetic options offer outstanding stability and functionality.

For more detailed information about these therapies, we recommend visiting the All on 4 page on our website, where you can learn more about the procedures, benefits and possibilities offered by modern dental prosthetics.

Dental Implants Price

The price of a dental implant varies significantly depending on the brand. Implants from the renowned manufacturer Nobel Biocare are usually more expensive compared to implants from the Alpha Bio brand, which offers more affordable options while maintaining high quality.

Total promotional price of Nobel Parallel Implant: €690

Total promotional price of Nobel Active Implant: €790

Total promo price of Alpha Bio implant: 550€ €345

Our experts in oral implantology

In the specialist dental practice Dentalux, a high success rate of implant therapy of 99.5% is based on a team and professional approach to treatment planning. Our team, led by oral surgeon Dr. Zoran Stajić and doctor of dentistry Dr. Luka Novaković, includes other specialized doctors as needed. Thanks to this approach, as well as the lifetime guarantee offered by Nobel Biocare, you can be sure that you will receive an extremely high-quality treatment at Dentalux.

Dr. Zoran Stajić, a specialist in oral surgery and a respected expert in the field of dentistry, graduated from the Faculty of Dentistry at the University of Belgrade, where he later specialized in oral surgery. His postgraduate education includes studies in implantology and periodontology at the prestigious School of Dentistry in New York, USA.

Dr. Stajić is a pioneer in the use of lasers in dentistry in Serbia, with additional training in Israel and the USA. He actively participates in the congresses of the American Academy of Laser Dentistry, which further confirms his commitment and authority in the latest dental techniques.

Luka Novaković, PhD, graduated from the Faculty of Dentistry of the University of Niš, and successfully completed his internship at the Faculty of Dentistry of the University of Belgrade. As a member of the Dentalux team, Dr. Novaković continues to improve through active participation in symposia and various educational programs.

During his studies, he showed a keen interest in the field of oral surgery and continued to expand his knowledge in the fields of cosmetic dentistry, including the Hollywood smile, Digital Smile Design and digital dentistry. His commitment to following the latest trends, which continuously follows advances in dentistry, guarantees patients the best possible treatment.