If you’re researching dental implants in Tallinn, one name comes up consistently: Dr. Dmitriy Sonin, founder of Sonin Hambaravi Dental Clinic and one of Estonia’s most experienced implantologists for international patients.
Background and Credentials
Dr. Sonin graduated from the University of Tartu’s dental program in 2008 and went on to earn a Master of Oral Implantology from Goethe University Frankfurt (2018–2019) — one of Germany’s leading centres for advanced implant training. He has 19 years of clinical practice across Estonia and Finland, and is a member of the EHL (Estonian Dental Association), EIO (European Institute of Implantology), and DGI (German Society of Oral Implantology).
His Approach to Implantology
Dr. Sonin’s practice centres on three areas:
Single implants — for patients missing one or a few teeth, using Nobel Biocare and Osstem implant systems.
All-on-4 and All-on-6 full-mouth restoration — for patients needing a full arch replaced, supported on 4 or 6 implants with a fixed bridge.
3D-planned cases — every implant case is digitally planned before surgery using a Medit 3D scanner and Planmeca tomography, letting the treatment be visualized and precisely mapped ahead of time rather than planned freehand during surgery.
This digital-first workflow — scan, plan, then place — is standard at leading implant centres in Western Europe, and it’s the same approach Dr. Sonin uses in Tallinn at a materially lower cost.
Why International Patients Choose Him
Multilingual practice. Dr. Sonin communicates directly with patients in five languages — Russian, Estonian, Finnish, English, and German — without relying on a translator for clinical conversations, which matters for anything involving treatment planning or informed consent.
Location. Tallinn is a two-hour ferry ride from Helsinki and a short flight from most of Europe, making it one of the more convenient implant destinations for Nordic and Northern European patients specifically (see our Tallinn dental implant cost guide for pricing).
European-standard equipment in a lower-cost market. The clinic — operating in Tallinn since 2005 — uses the same digital workflow and implant brands found in Western European clinics, which is the main reason patients can get comparable quality without comparable Western European prices.
What to Expect
Implant treatment with Dr. Sonin follows the standard two-visit implant timeline: an initial visit for 3D planning and implant placement, then a second visit — typically 3–6 months later — for the permanent crown or bridge once osseointegration is complete. For All-on-4/All-on-6 cases, a temporary bridge is usually fitted on the first visit so you’re not without teeth during healing.
See Dr. Sonin’s full profile, including consultation options, or ask our AI assistant if you have questions about your specific case before booking.
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