Frequently asked

A subperiosteal implant is a custom titanium framework, digitally designed from CBCT imaging and 3D-printed. It is placed under the periosteum, on top of the bone, without penetrating the bone itself.

This solution is indicated for patients with severe bone atrophy who can no longer benefit from conventional endosseous implants. At Dr. Timonea Dental Practice in Sibiu, it is one of the techniques we practice routinely, with a fully digital protocol.

Cost depends on the type of implant, the clinical complexity of the case, and whether adjunctive procedures such as bone grafting or sinus lift are required. A standard single implant starts in the low-thousands of RON; complex cases or full-arch solutions scale proportionally.

At the initial consultation, with CBCT included, you receive a treatment plan with a fixed quote and no later surprises. Please book an evaluation for a case-specific estimate.

The surgical step for a single implant takes 30 to 60 minutes. For multiple sites or cases that include adjunctive procedures, total chair time may reach 2 to 3 hours in a single session.

Healing and osseointegration — the biological bonding between bone and implant — take 3 to 6 months, after which the final crown is placed. A subperiosteal implant can, by its nature, be functionally loaded sooner.

The procedure is performed under local anaesthesia, so the patient feels no pain during the intervention. Many patients describe the experience as comparable to a routine tooth extraction.

Mild discomfort and minor swelling may follow for 2 to 5 days, controlled effectively with the prescribed medication. Conscious sedation is offered for anxious patients.

A correctly placed and well-maintained dental implant can last a lifetime. Long-term success rates exceed 95% in the international clinical literature.

Longevity depends on rigorous oral hygiene, regular check-ups once or twice a year, and the absence of untreated parafunctions such as nocturnal bruxism.

A conventional endosseous implant is inserted into the mandibular or maxillary bone and requires sufficient bone volume. It is the standard solution for most patients.

A subperiosteal implant is a titanium framework placed on top of the bone, under the periosteum, without penetrating the bone. It is indicated for severe atrophy, in patients for whom endosseous implants are no longer realistic without extensive bone reconstruction.

Yes. For insufficient bone volume there are several options: bone grafting, sinus lift, zygomatic implants, or a custom subperiosteal implant. The choice depends on the type and severity of the atrophy.

At Dr. Timonea Dental Practice each case is assessed individually from CBCT imaging. The treatment plan favours the least-invasive route consistent with the best functional and aesthetic outcome.

For straightforward interventions, immediate recovery — return to normal activity and diet — is 3 to 7 days. For complex cases or those with bone grafting, the period extends to 10 to 14 days.

Full biological osseointegration takes 3 to 6 months, during which an aesthetic provisional restoration is worn so the smile is not visibly affected. A detailed timeline for each phase is provided at the initial consultation.

Yes, Dr. Timonea Dental Practice treats patients from across Romania and from abroad, particularly for complex cases that require custom subperiosteal implants.

For travelling patients we schedule consultation, CBCT, and treatment-plan review in the same visit whenever possible, to reduce the number of trips required.

The simplest way is via WhatsApp at +40 745 582 265 or by phone on the same number. We reply on weekdays between 09:00 and 18:00 EET.

For non-urgent cases, availability is typically within the next 2 to 3 weeks. For urgent cases or travelling patients we work to identify the nearest possible booking window.