Before placing a dental implant, we perform a comprehensive clinical and radiological assessment. This step allows us to confirm indications, anticipate potential difficulties, and propose a safe treatment adapted to your situation.
Schedule an initial consultation →The pre-implant consultation at the 47VH clinic includes a personalized interview, a complete medical history, a clinical oral and periodontal examination, as well as a 3D radiographic examination (CBCT) performed directly at the clinic. At the end of this consultation, we develop an individualized treatment plan, including surgical and prosthetic options as well as financing arrangements. This step is essential before any dental implant placement in Nice.
Indeed, each patient arrives with their own history, questions, and sometimes specific concerns. This is why we dedicate this initial discussion to fully understanding your needs—whether it is replacing a missing tooth, rehabilitating a full smile, or managing a complex situation. In this way, the entire subsequent consultation is guided by your objectives.
Certain medical conditions or medications can indeed influence the course or outcome of dental implant placement. This is why we review your full medical history at this stage. If necessary, we directly contact your general practitioner or specialists to coordinate your care. In some cases, specific precautions are implemented,
Indeed, the condition of the gums directly determines the long-term success of a dental implant. We therefore systematically assess for any periodontal disease, as untreated gingivitis or periodontitis can compromise implant osseointegration and increase the risk of peri-implantitis. If a gingival condition is detected, it is treated as a priority before considering any implant surgery.
The CBCT provides a precise three-dimensional reconstruction of your jaws. This examination allows us to visualize in detail the available bone volume, the location of sensitive anatomical structures—nerves and blood vessels—as well as bone quality. It enables us to select the optimal size and positioning of the implant, and to digitally preview its integration even before the procedure begins.
Having this equipment in-house is a real advantage for our patients: the examination is performed on the same day as the consultation, avoiding an additional appointment with a radiologist and allowing for faster implementation of the treatment plan.
For simple cases, we present it during the first consultation. For more complex situations—full mouth rehabilitations or extensive bone reconstructions—we take the necessary time to refine it and present it to you during a dedicated second appointment.
This treatment plan systematically addresses the following points:
Each pre-implant consultation is conducted by Dr Sylvain Leymarie and Dr Sylvain Mouraret, dental surgeons with a practice exclusively limited to periodontology and implant dentistry.
Periodontist & Implant Dentist
Former researcher at Stanford University, Dr. Mouraret is the author of more than 15 international scientific publications, including articles in the Journal of Dental Research, Bone, and Scientific Reports. He is a frequent speaker at major implantology and periodontology conferences across Europe, Asia, and North America.
Periodontist & Implant Dentist
Holder of a postgraduate degree in periodontology and implantology from Paris VII University, Dr. Leymarie taught advanced periodontal and implant treatments before dedicating his practice exclusively to private specialized care. He is the author of numerous scientific articles and a regular speaker in France and abroad.
The pre-implant consultation is charged €23. If a 3D CBCT scan is required, the combined consultation + CBCT package is €120.
The CBCT scan is performed directly at the clinic, avoiding the need to visit a radiology center. In most cases, your complementary health insurance partially or fully covers these costs depending on your policy. A detailed treatment estimate is then provided at the end of the consultation.
We generally allocate between 30 minutes and 1 hour for the pre-implant consultation.
This time allows us to carry out all necessary clinical and radiological examinations and to present an initial treatment plan if your situation allows it. In complex cases, a second consultation may be required to refine the therapeutic strategy.
We recommend that you bring any relevant medical documents that may help us understand your overall health condition.
This includes in particular a list of your current medications, any recent biological test results if available, as well as any dental or radiographic records performed by your referring dentist. These elements help us optimize the consultation time. However, if you do not have them, we carry out all necessary examinations directly at the clinic.
In most cases, taking medication does not contraindicate dental implant placement.
Certain medications — anticoagulants, bisphosphonates, and immunosuppressants — do however require special precautions or coordination with your referring physician. This is why we perform a comprehensive medical history during the consultation, in order to identify any necessary adjustments and ensure the safety of the procedure.
For simple cases, we provide a detailed treatment estimate at the end of the consultation.
For more complex situations — extensive bone reconstruction or full-mouth rehabilitations — we prefer to take the necessary time to refine the treatment plan before presenting it to you at a second appointment. In all cases, the treatment estimate is personalised, itemised in detail, and accompanied by a clear explanation of each stage of the procedure.
No, you can contact us directly, without a prescription or referral letter.
We welcome both patients referred by their treating dentist and those who book an appointment directly. In both cases, we provide a detailed report of the consultation to your usual practitioner, ensuring continuity of your overall dental care.
An insufficient bone volume does not mean that an implant is impossible — it means that a prior bone reconstruction stage is required.
With a 3D CBCT scan performed at the clinic, we precisely assess the available bone volume and determine the most appropriate reconstruction technique: bone grafting, guided bone regeneration, or sinus lift. In some cases, specifically designed implants may even make it possible to avoid this step. We present all available options during the consultation.