Frequently asked questions about implants, zirconia and wisdom teeth

Bring any earlier X rays and a list of the medicines you take. If you have a chronic condition or an allergy, tell the dentist at the examination. If anything else is needed, you will be told when the appointment is made.

You can fill in the form on this site and send the ready message on WhatsApp, or call the practice. A suitable day and time is confirmed over WhatsApp or by phone.

The cost depends on the plan made after the examination and the X ray, so prices are not listed on this site. The plan and the cost are discussed together at the examination, and the decision is yours.

The healing period is often described as 3 to 6 months and can differ between the upper and lower jaw. The total time varies from person to person with bone structure and the method chosen. Your own timeline is set at the examination.

The procedure is done under local anaesthesia. What people feel during and after it differs from person to person. The medicines and the care you need afterwards are explained to you separately.

The amount of bone is assessed with an X ray. In some cases an additional bone procedure is needed, and in others a different plan is chosen. Which one suits you is decided at the examination.

Smoking and alcohol can slow healing and may raise the risk of infection. For this reason it is recommended that you talk to your dentist about stopping or cutting down before and after treatment.

Most zirconia crowns or bridges are completed in a few visits. The number depends on how many teeth are covered, the condition of the tooth and the laboratory process. You are given a clear number at the examination.

Zirconia is a ceramic based material and contains no metal. Porcelain fused to metal has a metal structure underneath. Which one suits your mouth depends on the position of the tooth and the condition of the gum, and is decided at the examination.

Yes, a zirconia crown can be placed on an implant. Once the implant has joined with the bone, a connecting part called an abutment is fitted and the crown is placed on it. The choice of material is discussed at the examination.

Teeth with zirconia crowns are cleaned like natural teeth, with daily brushing and floss. Regular review appointments let you keep an eye on the crown and the gum around it. Advice specific to you is given at the examination.

No, not every impacted wisdom tooth is removed. The position of the tooth, its effect on the neighbouring tooth and your complaints are assessed together with the X ray. Whether removal is needed is decided at the examination.

Discomfort usually eases within the first 48 hours, and full healing can take from a few days to a few weeks. It can take longer for impacted teeth. Care advice is given to you after the removal.

In the first hours it is advised to avoid hot food and drink and hard food that needs chewing. Lukewarm, soft food is preferred. The instructions your dentist gives are the ones that apply to you.

Call the practice if your complaints grow instead of easing, if bleeding does not stop, or if fever or swelling clearly increases. In an emergency, go to the nearest healthcare facility.