Losing a tooth — or several teeth — is more common than people think. Whether it happened from decay, injury, or gum disease, a missing tooth affects how you eat, how you speak, and how confident you feel. Dental implants are the closest thing to a natural tooth that modern dentistry can offer, and Novo Care is one of the few clinics in Addis Ababa offering them with a fully digital workflow.
Here’s a plain-language guide to exactly what happens.
A dental implant is a small titanium post that is placed into your jawbone to act as an artificial tooth root. Once it fuses with the bone — a process that takes a few months — a crown (a realistic-looking false tooth) is attached on top.
What Is a Dental Implant?
The result looks, feels, and functions like a real tooth. You brush it like a real tooth, chew with it like a real tooth, and in most cases people won’t be able to tell the difference.
The Step-by-Step Process at Novo Care
Step 1 — Consultation and 3D Imaging We start by taking a detailed 3D X-ray of your jaw to assess your bone structure. This tells us exactly where to place the implant and whether any bone preparation is needed first.
Step 2 — Treatment Planning Using our digital CAD/CAM technology, we design your implant placement and your final crown before any surgery takes place. You’ll know exactly what your result will look like ahead of time.
Step 3 — Implant Surgery This is a minor surgical procedure done under local anesthesia. The titanium post is placed into your jawbone. Most patients find it less uncomfortable than they expected — our team uses gentle techniques and provides full post-care support.
Step 4 — Healing Period This is the waiting phase. The implant gradually fuses with your jawbone over a period of 3 to 6 months. This process, called osseointegration, is what makes implants so strong and long-lasting.
Step 5 — Crown Fitting Once healed, we take a scan of your mouth and fabricate your final crown using our in-house digital lab. The crown is then attached to the implant.
How Long Do Dental Implants Take?
The full process from surgery to final crown takes between 3 and 6 months, depending on your healing speed. We know this feels like a long time, but the waiting phase is passive — your jawbone is doing the work while you go about your normal life.
For our diaspora patients visiting from abroad, we can plan your treatment around your visits. The surgery happens on your first trip, and the final crown fitting is completed on a follow-up visit.
Does Novo Care Offer a Warranty?
Yes. Because we operate on a fully digital workflow — using 3D scanning, CAD/CAM design, and premium materials — our restorations are built for precision and durability. We stand behind our work and provide documented warranties for our implant treatments.
Book Your Implant Consultation. If you have a missing tooth, don’t wait. The longer a gap is left, the more the surrounding bone and teeth can shift. Come see us at the Tesfaye Gizaw Building and let’s build your plan.