Dental implants
About dental implants
What is a dental implant?
Fully restores the function and aesthetics of a natural tooth
Helps to restore a complete bite
A long-lasting solution
In what situations are implants necessary?
- 01
One tooth is missing.
It is replaced with an implant. - 02
Several adjacent teeth are missing.
Non-removable bridges are created on implants. - 03
All teeth in the upper/lower jaw are missing.
Complete implant-based restoration of teeth
How is an implant inserted?
1. An implant screw is placed in the jawbone after which the wound heals.
2. After about 3 months, once the implant has fully healed, the dental crown is applied.
3. The missing tooth is fully restored — both functional and aesthetic improvements are achieved,
How does the treatment process work?
1. First appointment — Examinations
During the first visit, the doctor will perform the necessary examinations:
– digital teeth scanning with a 3Shape scanner
– digital dental X-rays
– detailed examination of the oral cavity and teeth
– professional facial photographs for smile analysis
Based on this information, a personalised treatment plan will be created.
2. Second appointment — Presentation of the treatment plan
Based on the examinations of the first visit, a personalised treatment plan is prepared for you with further treatment steps, clear costs, timelines, which includes not only veneer planning, but a complete plan on how you can achieve your perfect smile. The doctor will also digitally create your future smile design (DSD).
3. Dental implant placement and healing
If your jawbone volume is sufficient for an implant placement procedure without bone augmentation, during a single visit, the surgeon will place the implant in place of the missing tooth. This procedure is quick (up to 1 hour) and painless, as anaesthesia is used. It is also possible to perform sedation with laughing gas for maximum relaxation. On average, the implant takes three months to settle in.
4. Implant-supported prosthetics (dental crown)
After three months, when the implant has healed, a dental crown is installed, which visually and functionally replaces a natural tooth.
Comprehensive diagnostics price today
After the diagnosis, you will receive a personalised treatment plan, including not only the planning of the aligners, but also other required procedures for obtaining your perfect smile.
Our patient’s story on the way to the Perfect Smile
Goal
To improve the appearance of my smile, I was concerned about the existing composite coatings on the front teeth (fillings), which were worn, cracked, and discoloured.
What we did
- We performed comprehensive diagnostics – collecting the patient’s history, followed by oral cavity and teeth examination, 3 Shape scan, intraoral digital X-rays, KSDT (3D X-ray), photo protocol, facial analysis;
- We prepared a personalised treatment plan, including all the required finances, implementation time, and also demonstrated a digital smile design, during which the patient was able to view before/after pictures of her smile before we started any treatment process.
Result
Treatment duration 3 months:
- We replaced 2 missing teeth with Straumann implants,
- We performed endodontic root canal treatment under microscope control, therapeutic treatment and smile reconstruction with 24 ceramic veneers, which were made in our technical laboratory in Dubai.
Examples of our work
Full smile reconstruction
In this clinical case, the patient came to us with a serious problem – he had only six teeth left in both the upper and lower jaws. He wanted not only to restore his teeth, but also to regain a full, harmonious and natural smile that would give him confidence and look truly inspiring.
Planning and functional reconstruction
Our team started treatment with a comprehensive approach – we carefully planned each stage of the treatment in order to restore both the patient's aesthetic appearance and full chewing function.
To replace his missing teeth, we inserted twelve Swiss Straumann implants – six in the upper and lower jaws in the lateral teeth areas. These implants provided a stable foundation for zirconia crowns.
Aesthetic art
On the patient's remaining teeth, we installed exclusive ceramic veneers hand-made by our cooperation partners – professional ceramic specialists in Dubai. Each veneer was custom-made to complement the patient's facial proportions, smile line and speech characteristics.
The ultra-thin ceramic layer of just 0.5 mm made it possible to preserve natural translucency and light reflection, thus creating an outstanding aesthetic appearance with no plastic or artificial feeling.
Perfection in the details
Zirconia crowns on implants ensured the durability and longevity of the structure, while veneers gave the patient's smile a look of lightness, radiance and sophistication.
The whole treatment process – from insertion of implants through to final prosthetics – lasted seven months. The aesthetic stage with the production and installation of veneers took about four weeks.
Result
The result is not just a new smile – it is a story of complete transformation. The patient acquired a healthy, harmonious and natural smile, which not only restored his chewing function, but also reflected his self-confidence, inner strength and improved quality of life.
Clinical case: a smile in just one day
A patient came to us with severe periodontitis, a disease affecting gums and bone tissue. He had already lost most of his teeth, while the rest were in critical condition. This not only undermined the patient's health, it also affected his quality of life – he had trouble eating, speaking, and, needless to say, he was reluctant to smile.
Solution: All-on-X concept
To restore both functionality and aesthetics, we chose the modern All-on-X method using the Neodent Neoporos implant system. This approach makes it possible to insert implants and attach a temporary restoration to them in just one day – with no long wait times.
A smile in just one day
In one operation:
- we removed all the patient's damaged teeth,
- inserted implants, and
- inserted a temporary fixed restoration, fastened right onto the implants.
During the operation, the patient was under intravenous sedation – he fell asleep calmly and awoke with a new smile. No pain and no stress.
Permanent solution
After three months, when the implants had fully taken root, we replaced the temporary structure with a permanent one – zirconia teeth with a titanium base. This solution ensures longevity, durability and the most natural appearance possible.
Result
In just one day, the patient went from being in a critical situation to having a new smile and a entirely new quality of life. Now his smile is natural, functional and harmonious. But most importantly of all – the patient has regained his confidence, inner balance and happiness in communicating with others.
Clinical case: a new smile in just one day with the All-on-X method
A patient came to us with the dream of recovering her perfect smile and self-confidence. Thanks to the state-of-the-art All-on-X treatment method, this was possible in just one day.
Essence of the method
All-on-X technology makes it possible to remove all damaged teeth in a single operation and immediately install a stable temporary prosthesis supported by implants. This approach is fast, functional and aesthetically appealing solution that enables the patient to go home the same day with a new smile.
Course of treatment
During the operation, implants were inserted into the patient's upper jaw, immediately followed by the installation of temporary structure made of PMMA (highly durable polymer) on them. After about three months of adaptation and healing, we replaced this temporary structure with a permanent zirconia prosthesis – a material that combines excellent aesthetics, durability and longevity.
Teamwork and patient comfort
The procedure was carried out under full anesthesia under the supervision of an experienced team of anesthesiologists, thus guaranteeing maximum safety and comfort for the patient.
The treatment was performed by an implant surgeon and a prosthodontist, whose precise teamwork ensured a foreseeable, high-quality, and aesthetically flawless outcome.
First-time clients are received by
Dr. Vladislavs Aleksejevs
Dr. Miroslav Skidan
Our coordinators will take care of the treatment process
Elīna Volkova
Viktorija Griševa
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Before you start, you might want to know more.
Is it true that an implant might fail to integrate successfully?
Nowadays, this can be called a myth, because implants are completely suitable for all people, because we have a wide range of different implant systems available, which we use in your specific situation. In certain cases, we may decline to perform implant placement surgery: in cases of various chronic diseases, for example, in the case of diabetics, immunosuppressed patients, as well as smokers (tobacco products) and drug addicts are included in the risk group.
Why should a missing tooth be replaced with an implant?
When a tooth is lost, the opposing bite teeth and adjacent teeth rush to take the place of the missing tooth, as a result of which you lose the proportions of the physiological bite within a few years, and you may start to have problems with the jaw joint (noises, pain, etc.), as well as the adjacent teeth may become more sensitive to cold, hot, sour, salty, sweet, which may require treatment or even extraction of other teeth. Therefore, we recommend replacing the missing tooth within 1 year of its loss.
Which implant systems does LAVA Dental Studio use?
We work with Swiss Straumann implants and Neodent GM implants from the Straumann Group.
How long does it take to get a dental implant?
Replacing a missing tooth with an implant typically involves:
- – implant placement (followed by approximately 3 months of healing while the implant integrates into the bone)
- – placement of a gum shaper (with a healing period of approximately 1 week)
- – prosthetic restoration on the implant (approximately 1 additional week).
Therefore, the whole process takes about four months.
How much does it cost to replace a missing tooth with an implant?
Costs depend on the individual clinical case and implant system used:
- Straumann BLX implant costs €950,
- Neodent GM implant costs €750,
- while a full-contour zirconia crown on Straumann and Neodent implant costs €1000.
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Conveniently located to make your appointment even easier. With easy access for people with mobility impairments.
Our studio is located at Ausekļa Street 14, where there are parking spaces in Zone B. We will pay for your parking while you are at LAVA dental.
