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WHY PATIENTS TRAVEL TO JOBURG DENTAL FOR FULL-MOUTH IMPLANT REHABILITATION
Specialist-Led Care
Your treatment is planned and performed by a Specialist Periodontist with extensive experience in full-mouth implant rehabilitation.
Comprehensive Diagnosis
Every case begins with a clinical examination, CBCT scan and comprehensive digital planning. We recommend treatment based on your anatomy, bite and long-term prognosis rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.
Our Preferred Treatment Approach
For most suitable patients we recommend either an All-on-4 or All-on-6 rehabilitation. The choice depends on your bone volume, anatomy and long-term prosthetic requirements. Our goal is to provide the most predictable, functional and maintainable solution for each individual.
Digital Planning & Stackable Surgical Guides
Every full-mouth rehabilitation is digitally planned using BlueSkyBio software for the highest level of accuracy. Where appropriate, we fabricate and 3D print stackable surgical guides in-house, allowing precise implant placement according to the planned prosthetic outcome while improving efficiency and predictability.
Premium Implant System
We use premium implant systems, including Neodent implants from the Straumann Group. These implants are internationally recognised, supported by extensive clinical research and benefit from worldwide component availability.
Transparent Pricing
We provide detailed written treatment plans and honour our treatment estimates. Our maximum fee for a straightforward full-arch rehabilitation is R230,000 per arch, including the anaesthetist.
Designed for International Patients
We recommend an initial stay of approximately one month, allowing adequate review appointments before returning home. Most patients are able to undertake long-haul international travel 7–10 days after surgery. The final prosthesis is generally fitted after a healing period of at least four months.
Ongoing Support
We remain available for remote support after you return home and are happy to liaise with your local dentist.
Patient Experiences
Many patients have shared their experiences through our Google Reviews. With prior consent, selected patients may also be happy to speak with prospective patients considering similar treatment.
Our Philosophy
We treat every patient as we would a member of our own family. Our goal is to provide a comfortable, functional and natural-looking smile designed to last for many years with appropriate maintenance.
Book your implant consultation today and receive a personalised treatment plan.
WHAT ARE THE STEPS IN FULL MOUTH DENTAL IMPLANT PLACEMENT
WHAT ARE THE STEPS IN FULL MOUTH DENTAL IMPLANT PLACEMENT
Our Full-Mouth Dental Implant Process
Our Full-Mouth Dental Implant Process
Full-mouth dental implant treatment is carefully planned using digital scans, 3D imaging and guided implant surgery. The process generally involves the following steps:
1. Consultation and Digital Assessment
1. Consultation and Digital Assessment
Your treatment begins with a comprehensive consultation and assessment. This may include:
Clinical examination
Periodontal (gum) assessment and charting
Panoramic radiograph
3D CBCT scan to assess the available bone and important anatomical structures
Intraoral 3D digital scan of the teeth and gums
Digital face scan, where required
These records allow us to assess whether you are suitable for full-mouth dental implants and to determine the most appropriate treatment approach.
2. Digital Implant Planning
2. Digital Implant Planning
Your full-mouth dental implant treatment is digitally planned using BlueSky Bio implant planning software.
Using your CBCT scan together with your intraoral 3D scan, we determine:
The number and ideal position of dental implants
Whether an All-on-4, All-on-6 or alternative full-arch implant approach is most appropriate
The amount and quality of available bone
Whether bone grafting or other additional procedures may be required
The position and design of your temporary fixed teeth
The design of the surgical guides used during implant placement
Planning is completed in collaboration with experienced dental technicians. This detailed digital planning process usually takes approximately 1–2 weeks.
3. Treatment Discussion and Patient Approval
3. Treatment Discussion and Patient Approval
Once the planning has been completed, we discuss the proposed treatment with you.
We explain the recommended number of implants, the planned position of the implants, the temporary and final teeth, any additional procedures that may be required, the expected treatment timeline and the costs involved.
Treatment proceeds once you are comfortable with and have approved the proposed plan.
4. IV Sedation and Procedure Booking
4. IV Sedation and Procedure Booking
For patients undergoing full-mouth dental implant surgery, IV sedation can be arranged with an anaesthetist.
The dental implant procedure is performed in our practice, allowing the surgical and prosthetic stages of treatment to be carefully coordinated.
5. In-House 3D Printing of Surgical Guides and Temporary Teeth
5. In-House 3D Printing of Surgical Guides and Temporary Teeth
Once the treatment plan has been approved, the surgical guides and temporary teeth are prepared.
Our 3D-planned surgical guides are printed in-house and are designed specifically for your implant positions and planned restoration.
Approximately one week is usually allowed for this preparation.
6. Implant Surgery and Temporary Fixed Teeth – Same Day
6. Implant Surgery and Temporary Fixed Teeth – Same Day
On the day of surgery, the planned dental implants are placed using the digitally designed stackable surgical guides.
Where clinically appropriate, the implants are immediately loaded with fixed temporary teeth on the same day.
This means that suitable patients can have failing or missing teeth replaced with dental implants and leave with a fixed temporary smile on the day of surgery.
7. Implant Healing and Integration – Approximately 4–6 Months
7. Implant Healing and Integration – Approximately 4–6 Months
The dental implants are then allowed to heal and integrate with the jawbone. This process is known as osseointegration.
Healing typically takes approximately 4–6 months, although this may vary depending on the individual patient, bone quality and whether additional procedures were required.
During this period, you continue to use your temporary implant-supported teeth.
8. Final Full-Arch Implant Teeth
8. Final Full-Arch Implant Teeth
Once the implants have successfully integrated, we begin the process of making your final implant-supported teeth.
New digital records are taken to accurately reproduce the position of the implants and establish the final tooth position, bite, appearance and smile.
The final full-arch prosthesis is then manufactured and fitted to the dental implants, completing your full-mouth dental implant rehabilitation.
FULL MOUTH DENTAL IMPLANTS
All on 4
The All on 4 solution is designed to provide a permanent, cost-effective answer for patients dealing with bone loss or seeking a streamlined treatment. By maximizing your available bone, this technique restores complete oral function using just four strategic implants. With an impressive 98.5% success rate, this revolutionary approach often allows you to receive a full arch of beautiful, functional teeth in just one day—offering a lasting solution for your smile."
All on 6
All on 6
All-on-6 is a fixed implant solution designed to replace all teeth in a jaw using six dental implants to support a full arch of teeth. By increasing the number of implants, this approach provides greater load distribution, enhanced stability, and added long-term support, particularly in patients with adequate bone volume.
All-on-6 is often recommended for patients who want a more robust foundation for their final teeth, or where increased chewing forces, bone quality, or long-term durability are key considerations. As with All-on-4, a fixed set of teeth may be placed on the same day in suitable cases, with a definitive restoration provided after healing.
SMILE IN A DAY
SMILE IN A DAY
Immediate fixed teeth, followed by a definitive long-term solution.
Smile in a Day refers to an advanced implant treatment approach where dental implants and a fixed set of temporary teeth are placed on the same day, allowing you to leave with a functional smile immediately after surgery.
This technique is suitable for selected patients and is carefully planned using 3D imaging to ensure implant stability and safety. While the initial teeth provide immediate function and appearance, a final, long-term restoration is placed after proper healing.
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Includes 3D scan and personalised treatment planning.
Regain chewing comfort, confidence and a complete smile. Contact us to find out if dental implants are right for you. Call 011 718 3333 or Book Online Today.
COST OF DENTAL IMPLANTS IN SOUTH AFRICA
The total cost depends on:
Number and type of implants
Need for additional procedures (bone grafting/sinus lift)
Type of restoration (crowns, bridges, over dentures)
Single dental implants from R30, 000 to R35,000
Full-arch implant solutions from R150,000 to 230,000 per jaw
Implant treatment is highly individual. Prices vary depending on clinical requirements and are confirmed after assessment. Implant treatment is highly individual. Prices vary depending on clinical requirements and are confirmed after assessment.
Regain chewing comfort, confidence and a complete smile. Contact us to find out if dental implants are right for you. Call 011 718 3333 or Book Online Today.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT FULL MOUTH DENTAL IMPLANTS
How many dental implants are needed for a full arch of teeth?
How many dental implants are needed for a full arch of teeth?
The number of implants required depends on the available bone, anatomy, bite, and planned final restoration.
Many full-arch cases can be treated using four to six dental implants per jaw. However, the ideal number and position of implants are determined individually after clinical examination, a 3D CBCT scan, and digital implant planning.
Our objective is not simply to place a predetermined number of implants, but to develop an implant configuration appropriate for the individual patient.
Can I have fixed temporary teeth on the same day as my implants?
Can I have fixed temporary teeth on the same day as my implants?
In many suitable cases, yes.
When the implants achieve sufficient stability at the time of surgery, a fixed temporary full-arch prosthesis can often be attached to the implants on the same day.
This approach is sometimes referred to as immediate loading, same-day teeth, Teeth in a Day, or Smile in a Day.
Not every patient or implant is suitable for immediate loading. The final decision can only be made after assessment and, in some cases, after evaluating implant stability during surgery.
How long does full-mouth dental implant treatment take?
How long does full-mouth dental implant treatment take?
The complete treatment usually takes several months.
Digital planning and preparation generally take approximately 2–3 weeks, including treatment planning and preparation of the surgical guides and temporary teeth.
Implant surgery and fitting of the temporary teeth can often be completed on the same day.
The implants are then usually allowed approximately 4–6 months to integrate with the jawbone before the final implant-supported teeth are made.
The exact timeline varies according to the complexity of the case, healing, bone quality, and whether bone grafting or other procedures are required.
How are full-mouth dental implants planned?
How are full-mouth dental implants planned?
We use BlueSky Bio implant planning software to digitally plan full-mouth implant cases.
The CBCT scan and intraoral digital scan are combined to evaluate the available bone, jaw anatomy, proposed tooth position, and ideal implant positions.
The treatment is planned in collaboration with experienced dental technicians. Once the plan has been finalised, patient-specific surgical guides and temporary teeth can be prepared before the day of surgery.
What is guided dental implant surgery?
What is guided dental implant surgery?
Guided implant surgery uses a custom 3D-printed surgical guide created from the patient's digital implant plan.
The guide assists in transferring the planned implant positions from the computer to the patient's mouth during surgery.
Our surgical guides for full-mouth dental implant cases are planned and 3D printed in-house.
Will I need bone grafting before full-mouth dental implants?
Will I need bone grafting before full-mouth dental implants?
Not necessarily.
One of the objectives of digital implant planning is to identify areas where sufficient bone is available and determine whether implants can be positioned without extensive grafting.
Some patients, however, may require bone grafting, sinus floor elevation, or other additional procedures to provide suitable support for dental implants.
This is assessed using the clinical examination and 3D CBCT scan.
Can failing teeth be removed and implants placed on the same day?
Can failing teeth be removed and implants placed on the same day?
In suitable cases, yes.
Teeth that cannot be saved may sometimes be extracted and dental implants placed during the same surgical procedure. If the implants achieve adequate stability, temporary fixed teeth may also be fitted on the same day.
Whether this is possible depends on factors including infection, available bone, implant stability, and the overall treatment plan.
Is full-mouth dental implant surgery painful?
Is full-mouth dental implant surgery painful?
Full-mouth dental implant surgery is performed using IV sedation with an anaesthetist.
IV sedation can make a lengthy procedure considerably more comfortable and is particularly helpful for patients who are anxious about dental treatment.
Some swelling, bruising, and discomfort can be expected during the initial healing period after surgery. Appropriate post-operative instructions and medication are provided.
What is the first step if I am considering full-mouth dental implants?
What is the first step if I am considering full-mouth dental implants?
The first step is a full-mouth dental implant consultation and assessment.
This allows us to evaluate your teeth, gums, jawbone, and individual requirements. The necessary digital scans and 3D imaging can then be used to develop a personalised treatment plan.
Following digital planning, we can explain the recommended number of implants, whether additional procedures are required, whether same-day fixed temporary teeth may be possible, the expected treatment timeline, and the proposed final restoration.
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