What Are Dental Implants?
Dental Implants are used to replace teeth that have been lost. More precisely they are artificial roots that are placed into the jaw bones. They then provide anchorage for a post (Abutment) that is inserted into the implant and a crown which is fixed onto the post.

Advantages of Dental Implants
Once you are used to your implants they look and feel exactly like having your own teeth back again. In fact it can be even better than that. Your new crowns won't decay or discolour and we can replace what might have been crooked or misshapen teeth with straight even ones that would do credit to a movie star!

Implants cause none of the discomfort and soreness experienced by people you wear normal false teeth. There will be no foods out of bounds to you. There are no plates to trap food particles and nothing to spoil the taste of your food. No one will know what you have had done no matter how much you laugh.

Once they have been fitted implants require only the same care as normal teeth - brushing and flossing.

Importantly they will help prevent the bone loss that normally arises when teeth are lost. This can lead to a partial collapse of the lower part of the face. It is this that causes many of the most apparent signs of aging.

Are Implants Suitable for Everyone?
There are very few medical conditions that make having dental implants inadvisable, but bone loss is something that can increase costs. We loose bone from our jaws as the result of loosing teeth or periodontal disease. We have techniques to deal with bone loss but if we have to undertake grafting or guided bone regeneration then that would cost extra.

Periodontal disease is probably the most common complication we face in setting an implant. If disease is allowed to enter the jaw bone at the implant site then implant failure is probable. When periodontal disease is a factor we need to treat and eradicate it first.

Similarly smoking is something that has been shown to play a significant part in the failure of dental implants. We must therefore insist that patients quit the habit before attending of implantation.

Are Dental Implants Reliable?
This procedure has been around since the mid 1960s and is still working effectively in many of the patients who had them fitted back then. As with all technologies, there has been a great deal of development since then and this is now a well understood stable and routine procedure.

Professor Szabo fitted his first implant in 1978 and has kept at the forefront of developments in this. At the Heviz clinic the Professor specialises in complex implant surgery for patients from across the globe.

How long do implants last?
We guarantee the implants we fit for five years, but the serviceable life of an implant is usually far longer.

Implantation is a permanent way of restoring your missing teeth. It actually makes a stronger bond with your jawbone than the roots of your natural teeth.

However, it is important to maintain good oral hygiene as periodontal disease can be as harmful as it is to your natural roots

Dental Implants in Hungary
Low Dental Implant prices are obviously the main reason why people travel to Hungary from across the world. However it is natural to be concerned about the standard of treatment you will receive and what would happen if anything went wrong once you have returned home.

Professor Szabo is an eminent, highly qualified and very experienced Implantologist. His skill and expertise would be hard to rival even in the UK or USA. We feature a selection of patient's comments on our testimonials pages and you can see the results we achieve for people in our smile gallery.

When you visit us you will stay for a week. Your operation will take place at the beginning of your stay. During the remainder of your stay we will monitor your recovery and the healing of the operation wound. This gives us the opportunity to ensure there will be no problems once you leave.

Arranging your Treatment in Hungary

Request estimate
Please follow this link and complete our online form. Each form is read by Professor Szabo personally. He will send you an estimate by email, usually the next working day.
Request a CTscan
Estimates given over the Internet can only be rough approximations. Before quoting an exact figure Professor Szabo needs to see x-rays of you jaws. If you live in the UK we can arrange a CT scan for you in London - please follow this link and complete the online form.

If you live outside the UK then please ask a local dentist to arrange a CT scan or Panoramic x-ray for you. You can email copies to us at dentist@kraftmark.com or you can send them by surface mail to: Professor Dr Szabo, 13, Egregyi utca, Heviz 8380, Hungary.

If you are due to have teeth extracted, please contact us before doing so.
As soon as you have decided to come to us for your treatment please send an email to dentist@kraftmark.com and check that your preferred dates are available. We will confirm to you, usually the next working day.
As soon as we have confirmed a provisional appointment for you please make your flight arrangements to either: Budapest, Garz or Vienna and then complete our online booking form please follow this link
We will reserve accommodation for you at either the Hotel Prestige or the Vajda Pension
We will also arrange for a driver to meet you at the airport and drive you direct to your accommodation. (Your transfers between the airport and Heviz will be free of charge)