Important Information & Considerations

Dental implants can be used to replace one or several missing teeth, with each implant supporting an individual crown or bridge. In contrast, full-arch implant treatment (such as After TCare OneArch™) restores an entire upper or lower arch using a reduced number of implants—typically 4 to 6—to support a fixed full-arch prosthesis.

At KT Dental Centre®, all implant treatments are carefully planned using advanced diagnostic tools, including 3D imaging, to support precision and reduce potential risks. While every effort is made to optimise safety and outcomes, all surgical procedures carry inherent risks that should be understood before proceeding.

Pre-Treatment Considerations

Before undergoing implant surgery, you may be advised to modify certain lifestyle habits, such as smoking, to improve healing and treatment outcomes. In some cases, these changes should begin well in advance of surgery to ensure the mouth is in a suitable condition.

Following treatment, long-term adjustments to diet and oral care routines may also be recommended to help maintain the longevity of your implants. Your dentist will provide personalised advice based on your individual needs.

Additional Procedures

In some cases, preparatory procedures such as bone grafting or sinus augmentation (sinus lift) may be required to create sufficient bone support for implant placement. These procedures carry their own risks and will be discussed in detail if relevant to your treatment plan.

General Information

All dental procedures involve potential risks. Before proceeding, you are encouraged to seek independent advice from a suitably qualified health practitioner and consider a second opinion. Alternative treatment options may be available depending on your clinical situation.

Treatment timelines vary depending on complexity but are generally completed over several appointments. Some temporary adjustments to daily activities may be required following surgery, and additional recovery time may be needed depending on individual healing response.

Healing rates differ between individuals, with initial recovery often occurring within the first couple of weeks.

Ongoing maintenance and regular review appointments are essential to monitor the health of your implants and prosthesis. Your dentist will outline a personalised maintenance plan, which may involve additional costs beyond the initial treatment.

Surgical Risks

• Reduced implant stability
• Bone-related complications
• Unintentional involvement of the sinus

These situations may require additional treatment, either at the time of surgery or later.

Implants in the lower jaw are positioned near nerves that supply sensation to the lips, chin, and tongue. In rare cases, pressure or irritation to these nerves may result in altered sensation, numbness, or tingling.

Most cases are temporary; however, there is a small risk of longer-lasting effects.

Post-Surgical Considerations

In some cases, implant stability at the time of placement may not be sufficient to support an immediate fixed prosthesis. If this occurs, a temporary removable option may be required during the healing phase.

Although implants have high success rates, occasional failure can occur. This may happen if the implant does not integrate properly with the bone or loses stability over time. In such cases, removal and replacement may be necessary, sometimes with additional procedures if bone support is limited.

Regular follow-up appointments (typically every 4–6 months) are important, as early implant issues may not always present noticeable symptoms.

Recovery & Aftercare

• Swelling and bruising, typically increasing over the first few days and gradually subsiding
• Minor bleeding within the first 24–48 hours
• Discomfort or pain, which can usually be managed with prescribed medication

Recovery experiences vary between individuals. Most patients can return to normal daily activities within a short period, although strenuous activity should be avoided for several days to reduce the risk of bleeding or swelling.

More intensive physical activity may need to be postponed for a longer period.

You may feel tired or require additional rest in the first 24 hours following surgery, which is normal.

A soft diet is generally recommended in the early healing phase, with guidance provided by your dentist.

Smoking can significantly affect healing and increase the risk of complications or implant failure and is strongly discouraged.