Get your smile back with dental implants!

Let us help you with a new, strong and natural smile

Dental implants are a modern and reliable solution for replacing lost or missing teeth. With lifelike and fixed teeth of high quality, you can quickly regain your smile and improve your ability to eat and speak. At Orbdent Oslo, we make the process as swift as practically possible.

What is a dental implant?

A dental implant may be a necessary replacement for lost teeth as a result of injury, disease or cavities (caries). It is important to note that the need for dental implants is not necessarily related to age.

Tooth loss can reduce both bite function and quality of life. Previously, the solution for missing teeth was to replace them with removable dentures, but modern dental implants provide a lifelike and permanent solution for replacing one or more teeth. The treatment results in both functional and aesthetic benefits without negatively affecting neighbouring teeth. With fixed teeth, you can once again speak, smile and eat with confidence.

The entire treatment from start to finish can take 3–7 months depending on the individual patient’s situation and whether bone grafting is required beforehand (see more below). The prognosis for implant treatment is very good, meaning there is little risk of later complications.

What does a dental implant cost?

The price of tooth replacement can vary depending on the choice of materials and method. It is therefore difficult to provide an exact price for this type of treatment without first meeting the patient. The dentist can only give you an accurate cost estimate after an examination. It is therefore advisable to come in for a consultation where the dentist assesses whether a dental implant is the right solution for you.

You can find our dental prices here. Our specialists and dentists have direct settlement with Helfo and can help you assess whether you are entitled to Helfo reimbursement.

We offer interest-free instalment payment assistance through Resurs Bank.

New teeth in a day

With new research and technology, we can today offer patients “new teeth in a day”. This method means you do not need to wear a removable denture or go without a tooth while waiting for healing. Such a short treatment time is experienced very positively by our patients.

However, fitting teeth in the course of a day requires careful planning between the patient, dentist and dental technician. The process is advanced and requires that your starting point is suitable for a successful treatment. This approach is recommended if the dentist assesses that the dental implant can be loaded immediately after placement.

Book a consultation!

We offer an affordable consultation appointment for those considering this treatment. Feel free to use our online booking system to book a consultation appointment today!

If you would like to contact us for more information, you can call 22 42 04 16.

State-of-the-art equipment ensures top quality at every stage

Orbdent Oslo has skilled dental technicians and modern equipment including 3D X-ray, 3D printer, 3D scanner and 3D milling for the production of high-quality tooth replacements. Our dentists, dental technicians and specialists work together to offer you the best possible treatment.

When should you prioritise tooth replacement treatment?

Who can benefit from dental implants?

In principle, anyone can receive tooth replacement treatment. Age is no barrier to dental implants, but older individuals may take medications or have conditions that affect the prognosis. The lower age limit, however, is 18 years, as dental implants can only be placed once the jawbone has finished developing. Growth and puberty must also be complete.

Common causes of tooth loss

The need for tooth replacement can arise as a result of:

• Loss of a tooth due to injury or accident.
• Loss of a tooth due to such extensive cavities (caries) that the tooth must be extracted.
• Loss of a tooth due to dental disease (e.g. the gum disease periodontitis) or other health problems.
• A congenitally missing tooth, i.e. the tooth never developed.

What happens if you delay replacing a lost tooth?

Some patients may wish, for various reasons, to delay treatment for as long as possible. You should be aware that over time, changes will occur in the mouth. Lost teeth can eventually reduce quality of life as it becomes more difficult to smile, eat and speak. It is therefore recommended that you see a dentist as soon as possible if you experience tooth loss.

The consequences of missing teeth can include problems with the bite. Gaps form between the teeth, which can in turn cause neighbouring teeth to shift. Front teeth may begin to “drift” backwards while back teeth can tip forwards. Patients who have neglected to replace small molars may find that their front teeth drift towards the gap, which can create new spaces between the front teeth. The result is that where it was originally possible to place a tooth replacement, you may now first need orthodontic treatment to create space.

If you are missing several teeth on the same side of a jaw, teeth in the opposing jaw can sink or rise (overeruption). This in turn creates problems with the bite, meaning the contact between the upper and lower jaw teeth becomes incorrect.

The jawbone can also recede where the lost tooth was situated. If this happens, it may become more difficult in the future to place a tooth replacement because there is insufficient bone tissue to anchor the titanium screw. You may therefore end up needing bone replacement treatment prior to implant treatment.

All of these consequences not only make future tooth replacement more challenging, but can also lead to bite problems requiring bite rehabilitation before new teeth can be placed.

Implant treatment can be used for several purposes

• Replacing a single tooth: You avoid having to grind down neighbouring teeth to create an anchor for a conventional dental bridge. This is particularly advantageous if the neighbouring teeth are free of cavities and fillings.
• Replacing several teeth: You can have two or more implants placed and a dental bridge attached to them.
• Replacing all teeth in the jaw: The implants then serve as anchor points for a full denture or a larger dental bridge. This type of construction has many more advantages compared to a conventional removable denture.

A well-documented treatment method

Tooth replacement with implants is a well-established treatment with clinical documentation spanning over 50 years. The Swedish orthopaedic professor Per-Ingvar Brånemark developed the method in the 1970s in Gothenburg. He discovered that tooth replacements made of titanium bonded very well to bone tissue. He later developed implant treatment into the modern and stable method it is today. The method now has a very high success rate and is successful in 96–99% of treatments.

Different options for dental implants

Missing teeth can be replaced with various treatments. The patient can receive a dental implant, a dental bridge or a denture. There are advantages and disadvantages to all options, and the most important thing is that you receive the solution that is best for you.

Advantages of dental implants

• You get fixed teeth that resemble natural teeth.
• Tooth replacements do not damage other healthy teeth, but preserve as much of your natural dentition as possible.
• Implants can be used as anchors for removable dentures or dental bridges.
• The treatment carries very little risk. One possible complication is that the implant does not integrate. If this happens, a new implant can be placed. Other rare complications include bleeding and nerve damage.
• The implant helps you chew, speak and smile freely again.

Disadvantages of dental implants

• Costs are higher than for a dental bridge or denture.
• Treatment may require a longer period of time due to healing and the fabrication of the tooth replacement.
• A dental implant is very similar to and almost as good as a natural tooth, but not better than your own natural tooth.

Good to know

• Higher standards of oral hygiene and dental care are required from the patient.
• The implant integrates less well if you are an active smoker.
• If the bone tissue recedes, the implant may loosen.
• With implant treatments in the front of the mouth, the metal may become visible if the gum recedes slightly.
• Since the jaw grows throughout life, in rare cases (in young patients) the tooth replacement and neighbouring teeth may grow apart, which can lead to a difference in length between the natural tooth and the implant crown.

When is a dental bridge an option?

A dental bridge is a good solution if you already have restored neighbouring teeth or if implant treatment is not possible. A dental bridge requires supporting teeth that must be ground down, unlike a dental implant. The disadvantage of a dental bridge is that the supporting teeth used may need root canal treatment in the future. Cleaning a dental bridge can be more difficult than cleaning a dental implant. If you have healthy neighbouring teeth or no teeth that can serve as support for a bridge, implants are recommended.

When is a denture an option?

A denture is a more affordable and faster alternative for replacing missing teeth, but it is not fixed and can feel uncomfortable to wear. Dentures are today mostly used as a temporary solution.

Risk factors with dental implants

Tooth replacement treatment requires careful planning and presupposes that the dentist examines the possibilities for this type of treatment. Below are conditions that increase the likelihood of the final result failing, or that rule out implant treatment.

The greatest risk factor for implants is poor oral hygiene.

All oral disease, e.g. gum disease, must be treated and under control. Implants placed in patients with periodontitis have a poorer prognosis than implants placed in other patients. Periodontitis is a significant cause of bone loss around implants, known as peri-implantitis. In these patients, thorough cleaning between and around the implants is extremely important.

Increased tendency to bleed

If you bleed easily (e.g. if you take blood-thinning medication such as Warfarin), you must inform the dentist so that this is taken into account before treatment.

Smoking

If you smoke, the success rate of implant treatment is reduced somewhat because the general healing ability is poorer in smokers. Heavy smokers should not receive implants and must consider reducing or quitting smoking if they wish to have implants. However, if you quit smoking entirely, you have the same good prognosis as non-smokers.

Insufficient bone tissue

If you have too little bone tissue to anchor the implant in, there are various ways to replace the bone tissue. The dentist will examine your options in a thorough assessment before treatment begins.

Teeth grinding

Teeth grinding (bruxism) increases the load on implants, which can lead to treatment failure over time, with a risk of fracture and loss of the tooth replacements. An occlusal splint custom-made by the dentist can help with teeth grinding.

Other conditions that may argue against implants

Psychiatric conditions, diabetes, defective bone remodelling (such as osteoporosis and osteopetrosis), autoimmune diseases, malignant disease, immunosuppressed and organ transplant patients, patients who have undergone heart surgery/have artificial valves, radiotherapy to the head/neck area, bisphosphonate treatment, use of cytostatics and immunosuppressive agents, and use of corticosteroids.

How does the dental implant process work?

A titanium fixture (screw) that mimics the tooth root is anchored in the jawbone, and to this fixture a small connector (called an abutment) is attached, which protrudes just through the gum. Finally, a dental crown made of ceramic or porcelain that looks very natural is attached to the abutment. If you have sufficient bone tissue to anchor the implant in, this method can be used to replace anything from a single lost tooth to rehabilitating a completely toothless jaw.

The great advantage of an implant is that it provides a fixed solution that functions like natural teeth. The treatment creates excellent functional and aesthetic results without damaging the neighbouring teeth.

Implant treatment is a comprehensive process that is time-consuming and must be carried out over several dental visits to allow the bone tissue time to heal. The number of visits required and the duration of each varies somewhat. In brief, the process looks like this:

Consultation and examination

You first come in for a consultation where the dentist explains the treatment using models and illustrations. You can ask questions and discuss needs, wishes and expectations. You then book an examination where the dentist assesses your general health and oral health (oral cavity, teeth, gums and the underlying jawbone). X-rays and any clinical photographs are taken to assess the available options. If you do not have sufficient bone tissue to anchor the titanium screw in the jawbone, the tissue must first be replaced, which must also be taken into account during planning. You and the dentist together decide which treatment is best for you. The dentist will then provide you with a written cost estimate.

Surgery

The procedure is carried out under local anaesthetic and is pain-free. The dentist makes a small hole in the jawbone, where the titanium fixture is placed. Healing normally takes 8–12 weeks. The bone tissue must grow together with the metal and form a strong bond.

Fabrication of the tooth replacement (dental crown)

Once the bone tissue has fully healed, the dentist takes a physical impression or a digital scan of the teeth and the gap where the artificial crown is to be screwed onto the implant. A dental technician typically produces a single permanent crown within two weeks.

Fitting the dental crown

The fitting itself may require one or more dental visits depending on the type and extent of the tooth replacements. The dentist finally ensures that the bite is functional, comfortable and aesthetically as planned.

Four different procedures for dental implant treatment

The procedure can be carried out in four slightly different ways depending on bone quality and implant stability (i.e. how well it is anchored and how much load it can bear).

Two-stage treatment

The titanium screw is anchored in the jawbone and a cover screw is simultaneously attached. This is used during the healing period to protect the platform and internal threads from bone tissue overgrowth. The gum is sutured together and covers the cover screw. After the healing period, the gum is reopened and a healing abutment is placed on the titanium screw. This extends the implant and ensures it can function as an anchor when the permanent crown is fitted.

One-stage treatment

At the same time as the titanium screw is anchored in the jawbone, a healing abutment is placed on top of the implant. The abutment protrudes a few millimetres above the gum. When the permanent crown is fitted, the healing abutment is removed.

Immediate loading (“new teeth in a day”)

This procedure requires that the jawbone can bear load immediately after the tooth replacement is placed. The procedure involves the temporary crown or bridge being screwed directly onto the titanium fixture during the operation.

All-on-4 for a toothless jaw

The All-on-4 method can be used when all teeth in a jaw are lost and a denture is the only other option for the patient. The method is effective and fast, as 4–6 implant titanium screws are placed in the jaw. The implant screws are then attached directly to a complete temporary bridge made of ceramic material. The bridge thus replaces 12 teeth in a completely toothless jaw. You receive new teeth that will resemble your own natural teeth. Because the screws are placed at an angle in the jaw, all available bone is utilised, especially in the posterior part of the jaw. After the implants have integrated in the jaw, the temporary bridge will be replaced with a permanent bridge. This takes 2–4 months after the day of surgery.

Read more about All-on-4 dental implants here

Temporary tooth

If the gap is in a visible area, most people will want to cover it with a temporary tooth until the final crown can be fitted. There are several solutions, and the dentist will assess which is best for the individual patient.

• Removable denture
• Bonded plastic tooth
• Screw-retained temporary crown

What happens if you do not have sufficient bone tissue?

Missing teeth often cause bone tissue to diminish. Over time you may experience shrinkage of the jawbone. If you do not have sufficient height and/or width of bone tissue to anchor the titanium screw, the dentist can perform a sinus lift (bone grafting) to increase the height of the jaw ridge. If this is ruled out, the alternatives are either a dental bridge or dentures to replace the missing teeth.

Is there discomfort associated with the treatment?

The procedure is carried out under local anaesthetic and is pain-free. In the days following placement of the dental implant you may experience some swelling and tenderness. Serious and extensive complications are extremely rare.

Maintenance and care

Just like your own teeth, tooth replacements require maintenance. Cavities cannot form in artificial materials, but the gum tissue around the implant is exposed to the same bacteria as elsewhere in the mouth. Good dental care is therefore very important. Your teeth must be brushed morning and evening, and you must use interdental brushes to keep the area between the implant and neighbouring teeth clean.

Smokers should be aware that smoking reduces the good prognosis for dental implants. To reduce the risk of complications and to increase the longevity of the tooth replacements, it is advisable for the patient to quit smoking before commencing such extensive treatment as tooth replacement.

If you maintain good oral hygiene, attend regular check-ups with your dentist and (ideally) do not smoke, tooth replacements have every prerequisite for lasting many years. The dentist will give you individual tips and advice on how best to keep your teeth healthy and clean. The treatment guarantee is only valid if you maintain good oral hygiene and attend regular check-ups with your practitioner.

Are you considering treatment abroad?

This type of treatment may appear to be less expensive abroad compared to prices in Norway. Unfortunately, you are in a much weaker legal position, and you have little guarantee that high-quality products are being used.

Dentists abroad often use different treatment systems than those used in Norway. You may therefore incur noticeably higher costs from having to travel abroad for check-ups and any follow-up, repairs or use of warranty rights if problems arise. You also have no rights under the Norwegian Patient Injury Compensation scheme when treatment has been carried out abroad.

In Norway, you are guaranteed good quality materials, original parts and easy access to your dentist for necessary follow-up. Regular check-ups of the tooth replacement are important for a continued good prognosis once treatment has been completed.

If you have your treatment carried out at Orbdent Oslo, you are covered by the Norwegian Patient Injury Compensation scheme, and we will assist you should complications unexpectedly arise.

Orbdent Oslo is part of Orbdent AS

Orbdent Oslo is part of the Orbdent AS group, which is developing several clinics in Oslo, including Oslo Tannlegesenter and Torshov Tannlegesenter.