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The Nobel Biocare warranty: what "lifetime" really means

Nobel Biocare publishes a Warranty Program with "lifetime" terms. It is important to understand who it is for and what it covers: the warranty is granted to the treatment provider (your clinic), and it covers replacement products and shipping, not the cost of treatment.1

In short
  • Lifetime replacement of a Nobel Biocare implant that fails to stay in the bone, plus its restorative components, for the treatment provider.1
  • Lifetime warranty on non-temporary restorative components.1
  • NobelProcera® products bought from 1 February 2023: 10 years (5 years before).1
  • Not included: surgery, dentist or laboratory fees, travel, or other treatment costs.1

What the warranty covers (in plain words)

SectionWhat it saysWho benefits
ImplantsLifetime replacement if a Nobel implant fails to remain in the bone, with the same product (only diameter/length may change)1Treatment provider
Restorative componentsLifetime replacement of non-temporary restorative components1Treatment provider
Nobel abutments on other brands' implants10 years1Treatment provider
NobelProcera® products10 years if purchased on or after 1 Feb 2023; 5 years before1Treatment provider
NobelProcera® Implant Bar OverdentureSpecial patient warranty, 10 years (5 before Feb 2023); attachments excluded1Patient
Replacing another brand's failed implantA NobelReplace® implant free of charge under conditions1Treatment provider
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.

Conditions that apply

  • Only original Nobel Biocare components are used.1
  • Products were used according to the manufacturer's instructions and procedures.1
  • The patient maintains good oral hygiene; maintenance examinations twice a year are recommended.1
  • The treatment provider completes the claim process.1
  • It applies to eligible treatment providers.1
What this means for you: if an implant fails, the manufacturer may replace the part for your clinic, but the clinic may still charge for surgery, a new crown or bridge, and your time and travel. Ask your clinic for its own written guarantee.

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Questions to ask your clinic

  • Do you use only original Nobel Biocare parts, including abutments?
  • What does your clinic guarantee, for how long, and what do you charge if an implant fails?
  • Will I receive an implant passport with product references and lot numbers?
  • What check-ups do I need to keep any guarantee valid?

Frequently asked questions

Is my Nobel implant guaranteed for life?
The manufacturer offers lifetime replacement of the implant and restorative components to the treatment provider under conditions. It does not cover treatment costs.1
Can I claim the warranty myself?
Generally no: it is for the treatment provider. The NobelProcera® Implant Bar Overdenture has a special patient warranty.1
Clinical review pending. Facts on this page are checked against the sources listed below (regulatory records, manufacturer documents, peer-reviewed research). A named clinician will review it before we call it medically reviewed.
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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