What is a dental implant?
An implant is a small titanium screw placed in the jawbone that replaces the root of a missing tooth and then supports a crown.
Once integrated into the bone, the implant provides a fixed, stable and lasting solution — without touching the neighbouring teeth, unlike a conventional bridge. It is often a cornerstone of a smile rehabilitation.
When is it used?
- Replacing a missing tooth without trimming the neighbours.
- Replacing several teeth, or stabilising a denture.
- A step in a full smile rehabilitation.
How the treatment works
01
Assessment & imaging
Examination, 3D imaging and a personalised treatment plan.
02
Implant placement
Surgical placement of the implant, under local anaesthesia.
03
Healing
The implant integrates with the bone over a few weeks to a few months.
04
Fitting the crown
The bespoke crown is fitted onto the implant.
Result & longevity
With good hygiene and regular follow-up, an implant can last many years. Success rests on a thorough diagnosis and careful maintenance.
The implant within a rehabilitation project
Replacing a missing root is not an end in itself: it is what then makes it possible to rebuild the smile as a whole — shape, shade, proportions and function. The smile remains the thread throughout; the implant is its surgical stage.
In Paris 8, on avenue George V
Address
45 avenue George V75008 Paris — Triangle d’Or
Getting there
George V metro (L1)Alma–Marceau (L9) nearby
Opening hours
Open on SaturdaysMon–Fri 09:00–19:00 · Sat 10:00–16:00
Appointments
Doctolib+33 (0)1 40 70 96 26
Frequently asked questions
Is fitting an implant painful?
The implant is placed under local anaesthesia: the procedure is not painful. The instructions and the after-effects of the following days are explained to you before the procedure, and the practice remains reachable should a question arise.
How long does the complete treatment take?
It is spread over several months, because it involves a wait that cannot be shortened: between the placing of the implant and that of the crown, the implant integrates with the bone over a few weeks to a few months. The schedule is settled at the assessment, after the 3D radiograph.
How many appointments are needed?
The treatment follows four stages: assessment and imaging, placement of the implant, healing, then fitting of the bespoke crown. Check-ups come in addition. The exact number depends on your situation and on how many teeth are to be replaced.
Why an implant rather than a bridge?
A conventional bridge rests on the neighbouring teeth, which have to be trimmed for the purpose. An implant replaces the missing root without touching them: it is the most conservative solution for the remaining teeth. The choice is made at the assessment, according to the condition of the bone and of the adjacent teeth.
Is the implant visible?
No. What is visible is not the implant but the crown fixed to it, designed bespoke to be indistinguishable from the neighbouring teeth. The implant itself sits in the bone, beneath the gum.
How long does an implant last?
With good hygiene and regular follow-up, an implant can last for many years. Its success rests on two things: a rigorous diagnosis before placement, and attentive maintenance afterwards.
What examination is needed before placing an implant?
A full assessment, with a 3D radiograph. It measures the volume of bone available, locates the structures to be respected and allows a personalised treatment plan to be drawn up. It is this examination that says whether the implant is possible as things stand, or whether a preliminary stage is required.
Can an implant be placed if there is not enough bone?
That is precisely what the 3D radiograph measures. Where the bone volume is insufficient, bone reconstruction is planned before placement. Dr Saal holds a postgraduate diploma (DU) in reconstructive bone surgery techniques (2017).
How is an implant looked after?
Like a natural tooth, with an added requirement for the gum around it: careful brushing, cleaning between the teeth, and regular check-ups at the practice. It is the maintenance, more than the implant itself, that decides its longevity.
Can several teeth be replaced?
Yes. Implants replace a single tooth, several teeth, or serve to stabilise a denture. The number of implants does not necessarily match the number of teeth replaced: it is the treatment plan that establishes it.
Is an implant reimbursed?
An implant is quoted individually: its cost depends on the number of teeth, the condition of the bone and the stages required. The written, detailed quote, provided before any treatment, distinguishes what is cosmetic from what may be reimbursable.
Where to have a dental implant placed in Paris?
Dr Laura Zeitoun Saal places implants at her practice at 45 avenue George V, in Paris 8 (Triangle d’Or) — George V station on line 1, Alma–Marceau on line 9. Appointments can be booked on Doctolib or by telephone.