Osseointegration
In 1952, Swedish professor Per-Ingvar Brånemark made a groundbreaking discovery while studying blood flow in a rabbit’s fibula bone. Using a titanium implant, he observed that the implant had fused so firmly with the bone that it could not be removed.
This phenomenon was later named osseointegration—a term derived from the Greek word osteon (bone) and the Latin word integrare (to make whole). Brånemark quickly recognized the enormous medical and dental potential of this discovery.
The first major application of osseointegration appeared in dentistry during the mid-1960s. In 1965, Brånemark successfully placed the first dental implants in a human patient, Gösta Larsson. Astonishingly, when Larsson passed away in 2005, the implants had remained in place and fully functional for 40 years.
Despite skepticism from the scientific community, Brånemark continued to advocate for osseointegration and its clinical benefits. His efforts gained international recognition at the Toronto Conference in 1983, which marked a turning point in the global acceptance and use of dental implants.
Today, osseointegration is a widely accepted, highly effective treatment for patients with severe oral health problems and bone loss. Advances in implant design, surgical instruments, and clinical techniques have further improved outcomes, making dental implants one of the most reliable and life-changing solutions in modern dentistry.
Immediate Function
Same-Day Dental Implants with Immediate Loading
Unlike conventional dental implant techniques, which require months of healing before final teeth can be attached, the Brånemark Osseointegration Center Greece offers a cutting-edge solution: immediate loading dental implants. This advanced method allows both the implant and the new teeth to be placed in between 24 to 48 hours.
This means patients can literally walk into our clinic and leave just hours later with a fully restored, confident smile. With an impressive 98% success rate, this technique delivers long-lasting results—implants typically remain securely in place for a lifetime, often until the patient’s natural passing.
One of the key advantages of immediate loading implants is their safety and compatibility with patients who have chronic conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, or hypertension. The procedure has no negative impact on overall health, making it a trusted option for a wide range of patients.
Thanks to the latest innovations in dental implant technology, our center is able to restore worn or missing teeth quickly and effectively. In just a few hours, you can enjoy a beautiful, natural-looking smile and regain full dental function with confidence.
Immediate Implant Placement: Faster Tooth Replacement with Lasting Results
Immediate implant placement is a modern dental technique in which an implant is inserted directly after tooth extraction. In many cases, we are able to remove a damaged tooth and place a dental implant on the very same day, significantly reducing treatment time and accelerating the smile restoration process. In select situations, it is even possible to attach a new tooth to the implant immediately—something that traditionally required several months and multiple dental visits.
To ensure long-term success, careful attention is given during the extraction process to avoid damaging the surrounding bone. Several factors must be considered before placing an immediate implant:
Adequate bone support: The jawbone must have enough density and volume to stabilize the implant.
Bone augmentation (if needed): If bone deficiency is present, a bone graft may be required. In such cases, a 6–9 month healing period allows the graft to fuse with the natural bone before implant placement.
Healthy tissues: There should be no major infections or active gum inflammation at the implant site.
The advantage of immediate dental implants is that they eliminate the traditional healing delay. Patients can walk into our clinic with a failing tooth and leave just hours later with a secure, natural-looking replacement—restoring both function and confidence in a single visit.
Bone Augmentation for Dental Implants: Techniques and Benefits
For a dental implant to be successful, a patient must have enough healthy natural bone to support it. When bone volume is insufficient, modern dentistry offers safe and effective bone augmentation techniques that rebuild bone and create a strong foundation for implant-supported teeth.
The Brånemark Choice – Patient-Centered Care
Causes of Bone Loss
Bone deficiency can occur for several reasons, including:
Tooth loss (jawbone naturally deteriorates when a tooth is missing).
Periodontal (gum) disease leading to bone resorption.
Developmental defects affecting jawbone formation.
Facial trauma or injury that damages bone.
Past extractions or dental procedures where the bone was not preserved or restored.
Fortunately, several specialized procedures can restore bone volume and make dental implants possible.
1. Bone Grafting
Bone grafting is one of the most common and effective ways to replace missing bone or even “build” new bone where needed. Graft material can come from the patient’s own body (often from inside the mouth) or from a donor source via a certified tissue bank.
Procedure: Typically performed under local anesthesia, sometimes with intravenous sedation for added comfort.
Recovery: Patients may be prescribed antibiotics, pain medication (if necessary), and an antibacterial mouthwash. Temporary dietary adjustments are required to protect the graft site.
Healing: Once the graft fuses with the natural jawbone, implants can be placed. Healing time varies depending on bone density and graft location.
Bone grafting has a very high success rate and allows patients to return to daily activities while healing.
2. Sinus Lift (Sinus Augmentation / Sinus Elevation)
When upper back teeth are missing, the sinus cavity enlarges as bone resorbs in the area. This makes implant placement difficult without additional bone support.
A sinus lift is a surgical procedure that increases bone height in the upper jaw by adding graft material into the maxillary sinus.
Purpose: Provides enough bone to support dental implants in the upper jaw.
Benefits: Does not interfere with sinus health, speech, or natural function.
Healing: After 4–12 months, the jaw is ready for implant placement, ensuring long-lasting stability and natural-looking results.
Restoring Bone, Restoring Smiles
With advances in bone augmentation techniques like bone grafting, and sinus lifts, patients who were once told they didn’t have enough bone for implants now have reliable treatment options. These procedures make it possible to achieve long-lasting dental implants that look, feel, and function just like natural teeth.