FAQs


Is implantation painful?
Implantation is a quick procedure which is quite routine for your dentist. It requires a local anaesthetic to eliminate pain.
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Is there an age limit for placing implants?
IQ:NECT can be placed at any age - with the exception of children in the growth phase. You are never too old or too young to enjoy quality of life.
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How much does IQ:NECT cost?
The costs are as individual as your teeth. Viewed over the period the usage, IQ:NECT is a convenient solution and represents very good value for money. The legal situation has changed since the beginning of 2005 and your health insurance fund pays a contribution towards your dental prosthetics - irrespective of the type - including implants. Your dentist would be pleased to advise you and make you an individual cost estimate.
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How long does a implant remain in place?
Current studies show that given regular care and examinations, your implants can remain firmly anchored in bone without any problems for over 20 years.
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Can I go to work after the procedure?
As with all surgical dental treatments and every local anaesthetic, drowsiness and swelling may occur. However, these are only temporary.
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Does implants have to be cared for in a special way?
As with your natural teeth, implants also requires thorough oral hygiene and regular check-up examinations. Only then, with the appropriate care, can your implants remain in place for over 20 years without any problems. Your dentist will be pleased to inform you.
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Can every dentist fit IQ:NECT?
Your dentist undertakes consultation and detailed planning for implantation. He will either undertake the procedure himself or will refer you to a specialist (implantologist, oral-maxillofacial surgeon). After the healing phase, your dentist will definitely take over impression taking and further treatment. He will advise you on care and the necessary check-up examinations.
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Can I still have IQ:NECT even though I wear false teeth?
There is generally no age limit for IQ:NECT and no restriction because of another prosthetic appliance. Nevertheless, it is necessary for the jaw bone to be well formed. Your dentist can ascertain this reliably with X-rays.
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