Dental implants in Bilbao

No. The procedure is done under local anaesthetic, so you will feel nothing during placement. In the following 3 to 5 days some mild discomfort or swelling is normal, controlled with anti-inflammatories. Most patients are surprised by how little it bothers them. For extra comfort we offer conscious sedation supervised by an anaesthetist.

The price of a complete implant (implant + abutment + crown) in Bilbao ranges from €1,200 to €2,000, depending on complexity, the type of crown and whether bone regeneration is needed. For full rehabilitations (All-on-4/All-on-6) the cost per arch is €5,000 to €10,000. At the free first visit we give you a closed, personalised quote, with payment options and financing.

A well-placed implant can last over 25 years, and in many cases a lifetime. The crown may need replacing at 15-20 years. We use leading brands with a warranty.

The implant is superior in most cases: a bridge requires filing down the two healthy adjacent teeth, weakening them forever; the implant anchors to the bone without touching the neighbours, preserves bone, lasts longer (25+ years vs 10-15) and is easier to clean. A bridge is only preferable when those teeth already need crowns for other reasons.

A lack of bone does not prevent implants. We offer guided bone regeneration, bone grafts, sinus lift and short or angled implants. Each case needs a prior 3D scan study, which we do at the free first consultation.

Yes, there is no age limit. We routinely treat patients of 65, 70 and over with excellent results. What matters is not age but general health and bone quality, which we assess individually.

Between 3 and 6 months including osseointegration. In immediate-loading cases you can leave with fixed teeth the same day, although the final crown is placed after integration is complete. The process includes several check-up visits.

It is the technique that allows placing a temporary crown the same day as surgery, so you leave with fixed teeth from day one. Not all cases are suitable: it depends on implant stability (which we measure with RFA) and bone quality. Around 40-50% of patients are candidates; we tell you at the first consultation.

Immune rejection of titanium is practically non-existent. In 2-3% of cases the implant may fail to integrate; it is then removed without damaging the bone and a new one is placed after 2-3 months of healing. Smoking, uncontrolled illnesses or poor hygiene can affect integration.

Like natural teeth: brushing three times a day, daily floss or interdental brushes and an irrigator as a complement. Professional check-ups every 6 months are essential: we clean the implant with specific instruments and check bone and gum. With good hygiene, they can last a lifetime.

Yes. We work with leading brands that offer a lifetime warranty on the titanium implant. We also give a warranty on the complete treatment, provided the 6-monthly check-ups are kept. It covers the implant, the crown and the surgical work.

We work exclusively with world-leading brands such as Straumann, Nobel Biocare and BioHorizons, with decades of research, success rates above 97% and a lifetime warranty on the implant. Being international brands, any professional will be able to service your implants in the future if you travel or move.

Not always one per tooth. If several consecutive teeth are missing, we can place a bridge on 2 or 3 implants holding 4 or more crowns. For a full arch, All-on-4 fixes the whole denture on 4 implants. At the first consultation we assess how many you need.

Yes, although tobacco increases the risk of complications by reducing blood flow to the gums. We recommend stopping smoking at least 2 weeks before and 8 weeks after surgery; if that is not possible, cutting down improves the outlook. Smokers who follow our guidance get good results.

Yes, that is the post-extraction implant. When conditions allow, we place the implant right after removing the tooth, reducing surgeries and the total treatment time.