Das Wichtigste in Kürze
- AUVA covers implant costs for recognised workplace accidents in Austria.
- Immediate implantation after trauma: 95.7% survival rate over 3 years (Hirani et al. 2023, BDJ).
- DVT/CBCT is mandatory after dental trauma — 2D X-ray does not show fracture lines and bone loss completely.
- Digital planning (Backward Planning + Guided Surgery) is especially important with traumatically altered anatomy.
- Bone resorbs quickly after tooth loss — early planning prevents extensive bone grafting.
- Act fast: DVT within 24 hours, AUVA report within 5 days, digital implant planning within 2–4 weeks.
Tooth loss from an accident is an exceptional situation — medically, emotionally and financially. Those who act quickly have good chances: modern implantology allows immediate implantation in many cases on the day of the accident. And in Austria, AUVA covers costs for recognised workplace accidents. This article explains what to do after dental trauma — and why digital diagnostics and planning are decisive.
What Research Says About Implants After Trauma
| Study | Survival Rate | Follow-up | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hirani et al. 2023 (BDJ) | 95.7% | 3 years | Immediate implantation anterior maxilla after trauma, n=70 |
| Petersen et al. 2025 (PMC12626377) | 100% | Ø 4.2 years (max. 9.5 yr) | Implants after trauma, Straumann/Astra Tech, n=56 |
Conclusion: Act Fast, Plan Digitally
Tooth loss from an accident is not a final verdict. With DVT-based digital planning, Guided Surgery and — where possible — immediate implantation, results today are predictable and long-term stable. The key is immediate action: DVT within 24 hours, AUVA damage report within 5 days, digital implant planning within 2–4 weeks. Those who wait lose bone — and options.
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