What is the success rate? How long do implants last?

In healthy patients the success rate is 95–98% over 10 years – with good oral hygiene and regular aftercare, implants can last for decades or a lifetime. The crown may need replacing after 10–15 years due to normal wear, but the implant itself (the screw in the bone) is designed to last forever. Good oral hygiene and regular check-ups are what matter most.

Is the surgery painful? What anaesthesia is used?

The surgery is performed under local anaesthesia (injection into the gum) – most patients report that the procedure is less painful than a tooth extraction. During the procedure you feel pressure but no pain. After surgery, mild pain, swelling and bruising may occur for 3–7 days, which can be well controlled with ordinary painkillers (ibuprofen, paracetamol). For anxious patients, sedation (twilight sleep) or general anaesthesia is possible.

Does health insurance cover the costs?

In Austria (ÖGK) and Germany (GKV), implants are only covered in narrow medical exceptions (e.g. after tumour surgery, serious accidents, congenital malformations) – regular dental prostheses have to be paid for privately or covered by supplementary dental insurance. The insurer may pay a fixed subsidy towards the prosthesis (crown/bridge), but not for the implant itself.

What happens during healing? Will I have a gap?

During the 2–6-month healing phase, the patient can usually wear a temporary crown, bridge or denture – visible front teeth in particular are always restored aesthetically. With All-on-4/All-on-6, a fixed temporary bridge can often be fitted on the same day ("new teeth in one day").

Do I need bone grafting or a sinus lift?

About 30–50% of patients need bone grafting if the jawbone is too thin, too low or weakened by bone loss. A sinus lift (maxillary sinus floor augmentation) is needed if there is not enough bone height in the upper jaw. This extends treatment by 3–6 months and increases costs by €250–800 (Croatia/Slovenia) or €800–2,000 (Austria/Germany).

Which implant brands do you use?

There are over 200 implant brands worldwide – proven brands with many years of research and documentation are Straumann (Switzerland), Nobel Biocare (Sweden/USA), Zimmer Biomet (USA), Dentsply Sirona (USA/Germany), Camlog (Germany) and BioHorizons (USA).

How long is the recovery? When can I go back to work?

Most patients can return to work after 1–3 days (office job); after 5–7 days swelling and bruising have clearly subsided. Physical exertion, sport and heavy lifting should be avoided for 7–10 days. Soft food for 3–5 days, then a gradual return to a normal diet – avoid hard, crunchy or sticky foods for 2–4 weeks.

Can I have several implants placed in one day?

Yes, several implants can be placed in one session – with All-on-4/All-on-6, 4–6 implants per jaw are placed in one day, and a fixed temporary bridge can often be attached on the same day.

How do I care for the implant? Do I need to be especially careful?

Care is similar to natural teeth – thorough brushing twice a day, dental floss or interdental brushes for the gaps, and regular professional teeth cleaning every 6 months. Special implant cleaning products may be recommended. Smoking should be avoided (it increases the risk of implant loss 2–3 times).

What are the risks and complications?

As with any surgery there are risks, but with experienced implantologists and good aftercare complications are rare: Early loss (before healing) - 1-3%, implant loosens in the first weeks Late loss (after healing) - 1-2%, due to peri-implantitis (gum inflammation around the implant) Infection - 1-2%, requires antibiotics, possibly removal Nerve damage - <1%, temporary or permanent numbness (lower jaw) Sinus problems - 1-2%, with upper-jaw implants close to the maxillary sinus Peri-implantitis - 5-10%, inflammation of the gum/bone around the implant

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Dental Implants

High-quality titanium implants with a lifetime warranty. Incl. 3D planning and temporary tooth. Pain-free in one session. Savings of up to 70%.

Your Price at GO Medics

from €900

Best PriceIncl. consultation & aftercare

Price in DE / AT / CH

€1,500

You save €790

Duration2–3 hours per implant

Recovery time3–5 days of mild swelling

Treatment inCroatia & Slovenia

QualityISO-certified

SupportGerman-speaking

About the treatment

High-quality titanium implants with a lifetime warranty. Incl. 3D planning and temporary tooth. Pain-free in one session.

A dental implant is an artificial tooth root, which is surgically placed in the jawbone and serves as a firm foundation for dental prostheses such as crowns, bridges or dentures

Materials

Dental implants are usually made of:

Titanium (the most common material, biocompatible, fuses firmly with the bone)
Ceramic/zirconium dioxide (tooth-coloured, metal-free, for patients with a metal allergy)
Titanium-zirconium alloy (a combination of both materials)

Your benefits

Fixed dentures – no wobbling, no taking out as with conventional dentures
No grinding of neighbouring teeth – unlike bridges, healthy teeth are preserved
Preservation of the jawbone – the implant transfers chewing forces to the bone and prevents bone loss
Natural look and chewing feel – feels like your own tooth
Durability – with good care often lasts a lifetime - lifetime warranty on titanium implants

Why GO Medics?

GO Medics connects you with ISO-certified partner clinics in Croatia and Slovenia — with German-speaking support, transparent prices and personal guidance from consultation to aftercare.