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Digital Implantology: How 3D Planning Revolutionises

Guided implant surgery has reduced placement deviation to under 0.5 mm. This article explains how CBCT data

10 April 20258 min

Peri-Implantitis: Why Early Detection Determines Implant

Current studies show that up to 22% of implant patients develop peri-implantitis within 10 years.

18 March 202510 min

Understanding Your Treatment and Cost Plan

The treatment and cost plan is the most important document before any major dental treatment — but it is barely readable for most patients.

25 February 20257 min

Zirconia vs. Titanium: What Does the Current Evidence

Zirconia implants have gained considerable evidence in recent years. A current meta-analysis (2024) shows comparable survival rates to titanium at 5-year

30 January 202512 min

Digital Implant Planning: What It Means for You as a

Digital planning means your implant is positioned to the millimetre on a computer before the first incision.

3 May 20257 min

Loose Implant: What to Do? Causes

A loose implant is always a warning sign. Whether it is a loose abutment screw, peri-implantitis or failed osseointegration

3 May 20268 min

Dental Implants and Smoking: What Patients Need to Know

Smoking increases the risk of implant failure by 2 to 3 times. This guide explains what nicotine does in the body

3 May 20269 min

Dental Implants and Smoking: Risks in Detail

Smoking increases the risk of implant failure by 2 to 3 times. Nicotine constricts blood vessels and disrupts osseointegration.

8 May 20268 min

Dental Implants with Diabetes: What Patients Need to Know

Diabetes is not an absolute contraindication for dental implants. The HbA1c value is decisive.

4 May 202610 min

Dental Implants with Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis does not automatically rule out a dental implant. The real risk lies in bisphosphonate therapy.

4 May 202610 min

Fear of the Dentist: What Really Helps?

One in four adults avoids the dentist out of fear. This guide explains the four severity levels of dental anxiety

5 May 20269 min

Patient Information

How Long Does a Dental Implant Last? Facts Instead of

How long does a dental implant really last? Long-term studies show 90–95% survival rates after 10 years.

Patient Information

What Does a Dental Implant Really Cost in Vienna?

A dental implant in Vienna costs between €2,000 and €4,500 – but why? This article explains what makes up the price, what health insurance covers

Dental Implant After Bone Loss: Is It Still Possible?

Not enough bone for an implant? In most cases it's not a definitive no. This guide explains GBR, sinus lift

Dental Implant, Bridge or Denture

Tooth loss: implant, bridge or denture? This guide compares all three options by cost, durability, bone preservation and quality of life.

4 May 20269 min

Dental Implant with Periodontitis

Periodontitis and dental implants — a contradiction? No. But the sequence is crucial: treat periodontitis first, then implant.

Dental Implant for Seniors

Dental implants in old age: success rates above 95% even in patients over 65. What seniors need to know about osteoporosis, bisphosphonates

5 May 20269 min

Dental Implant and Blood Thinners

Dental implants under anticoagulation: Marcumar, Eliquis, Xarelto and clopidogrel are not absolute contraindications.

6 May 202610 min

Dental Implant After Chemotherapy or Radiation

Dental implants after chemotherapy or radiation: when is this possible, what risks exist

11 May 202611 min

Immediate vs. Delayed Implant: When Which Method Is Better

Immediate implant or wait? The decision does not depend on a rule of thumb, but on digital 3D diagnostics.

12 May 202612 min

Bone Grafting Before the Implant

Bone grafting before the implant: GBR, sinus lift, bone block — methods, risks, healing times and why CBCT diagnostics are the indispensable foundation of

13 May 202613 min

Implant Aftercare: What Matters in the First 12 Months

The first 12 months after implant insertion are decisive: aftercare timeline, periimplantitis prevention, digital CBCT monitoring and home hygiene

14 May 202612 min

Dental Implant with Periodontitis History

A history of periodontitis is not an exclusion criterion for implants — but a significant risk factor.

15 May 202613 min

Dental Implant and Thyroid Disease

Thyroid disorders are not an absolute contraindication for dental implants — but a relevant risk factor.

19 May 202612 min

Dental Implant and Corticosteroids/Immunosuppressants

Corticosteroids and immunosuppressants measurably increase implant risk — but do not rule out successful treatment for most patients.

26 May 202613 min

Dental Implant and Bruxism

Bruxism increases implant failure risk 2–3-fold — but is manageable with the right protocol.

27 May 202613 min

Dental Implant and Sleep Apnoea

Sleep apnoea is not a contraindication for implants — but CPAP, MAD splint, and bruxism co-factor require a structured digital protocol.

3 June 202614 min

Dental Implant after Radiation Therapy in the Head and

Irradiated bone requires a different implant protocol: minimum 12-month waiting period, HBO per Marx protocol for high-risk patients

10 June 202615 min

Risk Groups

Dental Implant with Kidney Disease and Dialysis

Chronic kidney disease and dialysis alter bone metabolism, immune function and coagulation.

17 June 202614 min

Risk Groups

Dental Implant with HIV/AIDS

HIV is no longer an absolute contraindication for dental implants. Learn which CD4 values

24 June 202614 min

Dental Implant with Heart Failure and Pacemaker

Heart failure, cardiac arrhythmias, and implanted pacemakers or ICDs represent independent risk factors in implant planning

17 June 202612 min

Dental Implant with Autoimmune Diseases

Lupus erythematosus and Sjögren's syndrome place special demands on implant treatment.

17 June 202614 min

Tax Deduction for Dental Implants in Austria

Dental implants can be deducted as extraordinary expenses under § 34 of the Austrian Income Tax Act.

25 June 202612 min

Treating Peri-Implantitis: Therapy Stages

Peri-implantitis affects 22% of implant patients. This article explains the therapy stages per EFP S3 CPG 2023

25 June 202611 min

Guided Implantology: What Patients Really Need to Know

Guided implantology reduces angular deviations to 1–4° vs. 5–9° for freehand placement.

25 June 202610 min

All-on-4 and All-on-6 Vienna

All-on-4 and All-on-6 are well-documented concepts with 10-year data (Malo et al. 2019: 94.8% implant survival).

25 June 202611 min

Dental Implant After Accident

Tooth loss from accident: immediate implantation shows 95.7% survival rate (Hirani et al. 2023). AUVA covers costs for workplace accidents.

25 June 202611 min

Dental Implant System Quality

Premium implant systems show 95–98% survival rate over 10 years. The decisive difference: digital compatibility (CAD/CAM, scanbodies, planning software).

25 June 202612 min

Digital Implant Planning for High-Risk Patients

High-risk patients benefit most from digital workflow: DVT shows bone density in 3D, surgical guide reduces deviation to 1.2 mm, flapless surgery minimises infection risk.

13 June 202610 min

Complete Digital Implant Workflow: From DVT to CAD/CAM Crown

From DVT scan to CAD/CAM crown: how a fully digital workflow works, what intraoral scanners and scanbodies mean, and what questions patients should ask.

13 June 202611 min