Implant options

There Are Many Types of Dental Implants – Which Should You Choose?

As dental implants have become increasingly popular over the past 10 years, more and more implant systems have entered the market. Today, we’re spoiled with choices—yet at the same time, it can be confusing.

If you want to be sure you choose implants with long-lasting results, you should select systems that are reliable.

Hungarian dental clinics typically use high-quality implants manufactured in Switzerland, Germany, and USA and Israel. There are many brands in both the standard and premium categories.

Alpha Bio and Paltop Implants

Alpha Bio and Paltop and are very popular among both patients and dentists. The reason is simple: They are easy to use, durable, and highly reliable. Their prices are attractive, and their wide product range offers solutions for many different clinical situations. They can be used for single-tooth replacement as well as for replacing teeth that would otherwise require a root canal.

Premium Implants

Among premium brands, IHDE and Nobel Biocare Replace are among the best-known. Their common advantage is exceptional stability. They are ideal in complex cases—for example, when the bone is soft or when a tooth has recently been removed.
Manufacturers also highlight that these implants integrate very well with soft and hard tissues, making them appear almost identical to natural tooth roots.

The next question is whether you want/need implants placed immediately ( 1 -stage), or over a longer treatment period ( 2 stage)?

For 1 stage treatment, the most popular implant is Bionika and the German-Swiss IHDE implant that has a proven history og 70 years.

For 2 stage treatment dentists commonly use the popular standard implant brands Alpha Bio and Paltop as for the  premium implants the Nobel Biocare .

1-Stage vs. 2-Stage Dental Implants

Today, you can choose between traditional 2-stage implants and immediate 1-stage implant solutions.

2-Stage Implants (Traditional Method)

It is called a 2-stage implant because you receive a fixed bridge in at least two stages. Furthermore, this method is used when one or several teeth are missing. The treatment process is as follows:

• The oral surgeon makes an incision in the gum to place the implant into the jawbone. If there is insufficient bone, a bone graft is done first. The healing period usually takes about 4 months.
• Once the bone has healed, the surgeon places the implant and sutures the gum to protect the artificial root during healing.
• The healing period for the implant itself lasts 3–6 months.
• After healing, the surgeon reopens the gum and attaches the abutment to the implant.
• Finally, the crown, bridge, or denture is placed.

1-Stage Implants

The major difference compared to 2-stage implants is that you receive a fixed denture immediately after the implants are placed. Furthermore, this method is typically used when several teeth are missing. Because it works differently, the treatment process is also different:

• The implant screw and the abutment are one single piece and cannot be separated. (In the traditional method, the abutment is attached only after the healing period.) These implants are also longer than traditional implants.
• Due to the structure of the implants, there is no need for bone grafting. The surgeon does not make an incision in the gum; the implant is simply screwed directly into the bone. This allows the bone and gum to heal faster, and the implant becomes stable more quickly.
• Since the abutment already protrudes through the gum, impressions can be taken immediately, and the dental technician can start producing your temporary fixed denture right away.
• After a healing period of 6–12 months, the temporary bridge is replaced with a permanent bridge made of porcelain crowns.