Studio Dentaire was founded in Lyon in 1999 by Dr. Hervé Touati, a leading dental surgeon. Since then, our founder and his staff have been offering their patients top-quality care, with a particular focus on dental implant surgery.
Find out more about the benefits of this procedure and the care we guarantee.
The dental implant is recommended following the loss or extraction of a tooth. Contrary to popular belief, the implant is not a dental prosthesis, but an artificial root onto which the dentist will then attach a crown or bridge, for example. Adental implant takes the form of a titanium screw inserted into the gum in place of the missing tooth. Once it has healed, it can be used to support a fixed dental prosthesis on an abutment.
The dental surgeons at Studio Dentaire in Lyon 3rd receive you for an oral health check-up prior to any treatment. During this first appointment at our office, the practitioner assesses bone density, in particular, to determine whether implant surgery is feasible. If so, a pre-implant bone graft may be suggested. The dental implant is inserted under local anaesthetic in our operating theatres in the heart of the Part-Dieu district. The surgeon makes an incision in the gum, then installs the screw and fixes it in the jawbone. A small suture is then inserted. Finally, the surgeon prescribes painkillers and makes recommendations on the hygiene measures to be taken when you return home. After a week, you return to the surgery to have the stitches removed. After that, you’ll need four to six months to heal before a fixed denture can be fitted. In the meantime, your dental surgeon may suggest a temporary prosthesis to cover the empty space.
Dental implants are made of titanium, because of the metal’s longevity and biocompatibility. Thanks to this material, the risk of inflammation or infection is virtually non-existent, and osseointegration – the “welding” between the implant and living tissue – is optimal. Titanium dental implants offer many advantages:
At Studio Dentaire, you benefit from optimal care conditions. We provide dental surgery that is beyond reproach from a hygienic, technical and human point of view, as well as customized follow-up care. Every patient is welcomed, listened to and involved in his or her care. Our mission: to help you keep your smile bright and your teeth healthy for a long time to come.
