Full Dental Implants Procedure: From Diagnosis to a New Smile
Undergoing full mouth rehabilitation or Fixed Teeth in One Day can be life-changing, restoring both function and confidence. To ensure long-lasting, natural results, we use state-of-the-art digital planning and precision techniques to make the process as efficient and comfortable as possible.
At Dr. Kraus’ Dental and Implant Clinic in Mainz, we follow a streamlined, patient-focused approach that minimizes treatment time while maximizing comfort and success.
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Step 1: Comprehensive Diagnosis & Personalized Treatment Planning
‍A thorough diagnosis and digital planning process allows us to identify potential challenges, ensure optimal implant placement, and customize the treatment plan to the patient’s specific needs. During this initial consultation:
âś” A 3D Cone Beam CT scan (CBCT) or digital X-rays are taken to evaluate bone structure, teeth, and gums.
âś” We identify any existing oral health issues, such as tooth decay, gum disease, or bone loss.
âś” Based on these findings, we develop a customized treatment plan tailored to your needs and goals.
For patients undergoing Fixed Teeth in One Day, the implant placement and provisional teeth are pre-planned digitally, ensuring a precise and predictable outcome.
Step 2: Tooth Preparation, Anesthesia & Implant Placement
‍For many patients, undergoing a full mouth rehabilitation or Fixed Teeth in One Day involves multiple treatments in a single session. To ensure maximum comfort, we offer different anesthesia options, such as local anesthesia for pain-free treatment, sedation dentistry (twilight sleep) for patients with mild dental anxiety or general anesthesia for more complex cases or anxious patients (pre-consultation with one of our anesthesiologists required).
Once the patient is comfortable, the actual dental treatment begins. Depending on the individual case, different procedures may be necessary:
âś” Professional dental cleaning to reduce bacteria before treatment.
âś” Removal of severely damaged or non-restorable teeth, if necessary.
âś” Root canal treatments and fillings to restore function when teeth can still be preserved.
âś” Periodontal therapy to treat gum disease, if present.
✔ Bone Evaluation & Implant Placement: Implants require a strong jawbone foundation for long-term stability. Thanks to modern implant techniques like All-on-4®, most patients can receive implants without bone grafting. However, in cases of severe bone loss, bone grafting may be necessary to ensure implant success.
At the end of the procedure, patients receive a temporary prosthesis so that they never leave the clinic without teeth. This ensures that they can speak, eat, and smile confidently while waiting for the final restoration.
For Fixed Teeth in One Day, implant placement is performed in a single session:
âś” 4 to 6 implants are placed per arch, using a strategic, minimally invasive technique.
âś” In most cases, no bone grafting is needed, as the implants are positioned at an angle for optimal support.
âś” The implants are immediately restored with a temporary but fixed bridge, allowing patients to leave the clinic with fully functional teeth on the same day.
Step 3: Healing Phase & Final Prosthetic Teeth
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‍After implant placement, the healing process (osseointegration) begins. This typically takes 3 to 6 months, during which the implants fuse with the jawbone, ensuring maximum stability. Once the implants have fully healed:
âś” The final custom-made zirconia or ceramic bridge is crafted in our in-house dental lab for a perfect fit and long-term durability.
âś” Using digital impressions, we ensure a comfortable, natural-looking result.
âś” The final restoration is secured, providing a permanent, stable, and aesthetically pleasing solution.