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The "lifetime warranty" myth: what Nobel Biocare's warranty covers

Patients are often told their implant has a "lifetime warranty". It is true that Nobel Biocare publishes lifetime terms, but they are not what many patients imagine.

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In short
  • Beneficiary: the treatment provider.1
  • Scope: replacement products and shipping, not treatment costs.1
  • Conditions include original parts and good hygiene.1

The reality

Manufacturer documentation

Nobel Biocare's Warranty Program is granted to the treatment provider (the clinic). It covers replacement of eligible Nobel Biocare products and shipping, not the cost of treatment. 1

Read from the manufacturer's published warranty terms. Your clinic may offer its own separate guarantee; ask for it in writing.

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Last updated 28 Sep 2026 · How we review

Sources

  1. Manufacturer documentationNobel Biocare — Warranty Program (terms for treatment providers) — Nobel Biocare Services AG, 2026-09-28. Accessed 28 Sep 2026.

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