3D Printed Dental Implants
Precision, comfort & aesthetics
Enhancing function and restoring smiles with customised solutions for missing teeth
3D Printed Dental Implant
Precision, comfort & aesthetics
Why choose 3D printed dental implants?
3D printing enhances many stages of modern implant dentistry, addressing limitations of traditional workflows that can be time-consuming and less precise. Conventional approaches may involve multiple appointments, manual fabrication, and a greater margin for error.
By integrating 3D printing into the digital implant workflow, we can improve accuracy, predictability, and efficiency. Custom-designed crowns and surgical guides allow implants to be placed with greater precision, helping to minimise discomfort, enhance aesthetics, and support successful healing and long-term stability.
What types of 3D printed dental implants are there?
Artificial tooth
The artificial tooth, or dental crown, is the visible part of the dental implant. Using 3D printing and digital design technology, we can create highly customised, natural-looking crowns. Digital precision ensures a natural appearance and optimal function, completing the implant with both aesthetics and durability.
Post
The implant post, or implant body, is not currently 3D printed in-house. Instead, we use high-quality, clinically proven implant systems (Neoss or Neodent) that are manufactured under strict medical-grade standards. These implant posts are designed to support successful osseointegration.
Abutment
The abutment connects the implant post to the prosthetic tooth and is crucial for stability and function. Custom abutments can be digitally designed and 3D printed, allowing them to be precisely tailored to your anatomy. This ensures a comfortable fit, proper alignment, and long-term performance.
Surgical Guides
3D printed surgical guides significantly enhance the precision of implant placement. These guides are custom-designed using your digital scans and are 3D printed to accurately guide implant positioning during surgery. This helps minimise risks, improves accuracy, and supports smoother healing.
How are 3D printed dental implants made?
1. Consultation and planning
The first step involves a thorough consultation with our dentists to assess your oral health, jawbone density and overall suitability for dental implants. During the consultation, we will discuss your needs, goals and treatment options.
2. Imaging and design
If dental implants are deemed the best treatment option, we will collect imaging scans, such as a cone beam CT scan (CBCT), to obtain detailed 3D images of your jawbone and existing teeth. These scans provide valuable information about your bone structure, nerve pathways and potential implant placement locations.
3. 3D modelling
Using these scans, we create a precise digital 3D model of your mouth. This model is used for implant planning, crown design, and surgical guide fabrication.
4. Planning and component fabrication
With the 3D model, your dentist digitally plans the ideal implant position, crown shape, and bite alignment.
Custom crowns , abutments, and surgical guides may be 3D printed or digitally fabricated in-house, while implant posts are sourced from reputable manufacturers and laboratories to meet strict medical standards.
5. Surgical guide fabrication
In some cases, a surgical guide may be designed and 3D printed to assist in the precise placement of the dental implant. The surgical guide acts as a template, allowing us to accurately position the implant in the jawbone during surgery.
6. Implant placement
The dental implant placement procedure is typically performed under local anesthesia or sedation. We will carefully make an incision in the gum tissue to expose the jawbone. Using specialised tools and the surgical guide, if applicable, we will prepare the implant site and precisely place the dental implant into the jawbone.
7. Healing and osseointegration
After implant placement, you will need to undergo a healing period to allow the implant to fuse with the jawbone, a process called osseointegration. This process typically takes several months, during which you will need to follow specific care instructions to promote healing.
8. Abutment placement and crown restoration
Once osseointegration is complete, we will attach an abutment, a connector piece that serves as the foundation for the dental crown. The crown is then custom-made to match your natural teeth in terms of colour, shape and size.
9. Follow-up care
Regular follow-up visits with our dentists are crucial to ensure the long-term success of the dental implant. These visits allow us to monitor the implant’s health, check for any signs of complications and provide necessary maintenance.
What’s so good about 3D printed dental implants?
Customisation: 3D printing allows for the creation of highly customised implant restorations and surgical guides tailored to your specific anatomy. This level of customisation can enhance the fit and function of the implant, leading to improved treatment results.
Precision and accuracy: Digital design and 3D printing enhance accuracy across every stage of treatment, from planning to final restoration. Precise fit and alignment are crucial for the success of the implantation procedure.
Reduced production time: Traditional methods of producing dental implants can be time-consuming. 3D printing allows for a more streamlined and efficient fabrication process, potentially reducing the overall production time.
Bio-compatibility: 3D printing allows for the use of biocompatible materials, ensuring that the implant is well-tolerated by your body. This is crucial for reducing the risk of rejection or adverse reactions.
Complex geometries and structures: 3D printing enables the fabrication of complex geometries and structures that may be challenging or impossible with traditional manufacturing methods. This flexibility in design can be advantageous for creating implants that mimic the natural anatomy of teeth and surrounding tissues.
Digital workflow integration: 3D printers integrate well with other digital technologies, allowing for seamless collaboration between various stages of the dental implant process, from digital scans and design to fabrication. This integration enhances communication and improves overall treatment planning.
What’s next? Your more confident and functional smile.
At Dental Paradiso, we are committed to delivering quality dental solutions tailored to your unique needs. Our investment in digital dentistry, precision 3D printing, and advanced training allows us to deliver highly accurate implant planning, surgical guides, and restorations, while relying on trusted implant systems such as Neoss or Neodent for the implant post itself.
If you are considering dental implants, we invite you to experience the benefits of our personalised, digitally driven approach.
Book a consultation with our caring dental team to explore how modern 3D printing and digital dentistry can help restore your smile.