When can an implant be considered?
An implant can be studied when a tooth is missing or cannot be kept. The examination covers the area to treat, the neighbouring teeth, the gums and the bone volume. Health habits and certain conditions can also change the plan or the timeline.
A gap therefore does not mean an implant is automatically indicated. The project has to take the whole mouth into account and the way the future tooth will be used.
How does the treatment go?
The first consultation clarifies the need and gathers the necessary examinations. If the implant is chosen, its placement is planned. A healing period may be needed before the prosthetic tooth is made. The number of appointments and the timeline vary with the clinical situation.
Before starting, the practice explains the steps, the alternatives and the expected follow-up. An estimate depends on the chosen plan and cannot be given reliably without an examination.
Implant or bridge: how to compare?
An implant rests on the bone, whereas a bridge generally rests on neighbouring teeth. The bridge can make sense in some situations, in particular when the neighbouring teeth already need restoring. The implant can avoid using them as supports, but it requires a surgical assessment.
The right choice therefore depends on the state of the neighbouring teeth, the bone, the gums, the treatment time and the patient's preferences. The comparison is made on those criteria, not on a solution presented as better in every case.
How to replace several teeth?
Several missing teeth can be replaced by a fixed or removable prosthesis, sometimes supported by implants. The number of implants is not necessarily the same as the number of teeth replaced. The plan depends on the distribution of supports and the functional aim.
A consultation separates what belongs to surgery from what belongs to prosthetics, then organises the steps in the right order.
Would you like to replace a tooth?
A first consultation compares the possible solutions.
The practice plans short videos to explain the main treatments. This one will be added once it has been filmed. [VIDEO TO BE CONFIRMED]
In practice
- Appointments
- Book online or call 022 320 19 19. You do not need to know the name of the treatment, just say what brings you. Appointment length: [DURATION TO BE CONFIRMED].
- Estimate and funding
- In Switzerland, most dental care is not covered by basic health insurance (LAMal/KVG). When a treatment is proposed, a written estimate is given to you before starting. [PAYMENT AND INVOICING TERMS TO BE CONFIRMED]
- Accident
- If the treatment follows an accident, it is reported to your accident insurance (LAA/UVG) or your health insurer. Mention it when booking, the team explains the declaration.
- Where
- The treatment is provided at the Meyrin practice. For Nyon, the treatments offered are still to be confirmed. [TO BE CONFIRMED]
This information helps you prepare the appointment. Only an examination can tell which treatment suits you. The implant plan depends on a clinical examination and the indicated tests. Updated 25 August 2026.