Dental implant guides
Plain guides on implant treatment, timelines, alternatives, bone grafting, cost factors and medical aid, for people in Johannesburg.
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Guides on implant treatment
What influences a dental implant quote in Johannesburg
Cost is the first question most people ask about implants. We do not publish prices. This guide explains what goes into a quote, so you can read and compare the ones you are given.
What is a dental implant?
A plain-language explanation of what a dental implant is, how it works and the words you are likely to hear at an assessment.
Dental implant, bridge or denture: how the treatments differ
Three common ways to replace missing teeth, compared side by side. This guide compares treatments, never practices, and it cannot tell you which suits you. Only an assessment can.
Bone grafting and sinus lifts explained
A bone graft or sinus lift on a treatment plan can be a surprise. This guide explains why they are used, what they involve and the questions worth asking.
How long does dental implant treatment take?
Implant treatment is measured in months, not days. This guide walks through each stage, what affects its length, and what to ask for your own timeline.
Medical aid and dental implants in South Africa
Medical aid cover for implants varies widely by scheme, plan and year. This guide explains why, and gives you the questions to put to your scheme before treatment starts.
These guides answer the questions people ask before implant treatment: what an implant is, how long treatment takes, how it compares with a bridge or a denture, why bone grafting is sometimes needed, what goes into a quote and how medical aid treats implant work. Where we cite a rule or a figure, we name the source.
The guides compare treatments, never practices. They are general information and cannot replace an assessment by a dentist who has examined you.
The next step is an assessment by a dentist
Only a dentist who examines you, with X-rays or a scan, can say whether an implant is suitable and what it would involve. Start with your own dentist. If you do not have one, read what an implant assessment covers and what to take with you.