Dental implants: cost, process and timeline
A dental implant replaces the root of a missing tooth with a small titanium fixture placed in the jaw, which later supports a crown. It is a sequence of carefully planned steps rather than a single procedure, and how it unfolds depends on your own mouth. Below we explain what shapes the cost, how we plan and place implants digitally, and what to expect along the way.
What affects the cost
There is no single price for an implant, because no two cases are the same. A few factors carry most of the difference.
- The number of implants. Replacing one tooth is not the same as restoring several, or supporting a bridge on a small number of fixtures.
- The condition of the bone. Where bone is sufficient, placement is straightforward. Where it has shrunk after a tooth was lost, some rebuilding may be needed first.
- Whether grafting is required. Bone or sinus grafting adds steps, materials and healing time, and is only recommended when the site genuinely needs it.
- The final restoration. The crown or bridge that sits on the implant — its material and how many teeth it carries — is a real part of the overall figure.
We do not publish prices, because an honest number depends on the examination. After we assess you and review your scan, we give you a clear written estimate covering the whole treatment, so you know what is involved before anything begins.
The digital guided process
Our workflow is fully digital, which lets us plan precisely before we touch a tooth.
We begin with a CBCT scan and an intraoral scan, giving us a three-dimensional view of your bone and a digital model of your teeth. In planning software we decide the exact position, angle and depth of each implant, working around nerves and the existing bone. From that plan we print a surgical guide that transfers it accurately to the mouth, so placement is guided rather than freehand.
In suitable cases we can remove a failing tooth and place the implant in the same visit, sometimes with a temporary tooth fitted so you are not left with a gap. This is not appropriate for everyone, and we will only do it when the site allows.
After placement, the implant needs time to integrate with the bone. Once healing is confirmed, we take a final scan and make the monolithic zirconia restoration — a strong, tooth-coloured crown or bridge, designed and produced through the same digital chain.
Timeline and comfort
Most of the calendar is healing, not appointments. From placement to the final restoration is commonly a few months, longer if grafting was needed. The surgical steps are done under local anaesthetic; discomfort afterwards is usually mild and manageable with ordinary measures, and most people return to normal activities quickly. We will set out the expected stages for your case so the timeline holds no surprises.
A note on insurance
In Greece, dental insurance does not, in practice, cover adult implant treatment — neither the public system nor private policies. Treatment is private, and we accept cash, card and bank transfer. We mention this plainly so you can plan with accurate information rather than assumptions.
If you are considering an implant, we are glad to examine you, review your options and provide a written estimate. Please get in touch to arrange an assessment.