To have a dental implant through the SUS, you must first register with the Brasil Sorridente program. To enroll in the program, you must go to a Basic Health Unit (UBS) close to your home. There, you will inform that you want to enroll in the Brasil Sorridente program and then the professionals will conduct an initial assessment of your oral health. After this stage, if there is a need for a dental implant, the patient is referred to a SUS dentist, who will carry out more specific procedures.

Now, let's detail the step-by-step process to register and access treatment:

• Go to the UBS with your personal documents – ID, CPF, National Health Card and proof of residence;
• Schedule and carry out a dental evaluation appointment;
• If the need for an implant is identified, you will be referred for an evaluation with an implant dentistry specialist in the SUS service network;
• After the specialized consultation, if the indication for the implant is confirmed, the procedure will be scheduled.

Waiting times may vary from one region to another and also depend on the availability of specialized oral health services. For this reason, there is no standard waiting time for a dental implant to be performed by the SUS; What is known is that these waits can last for months or, in some cases, even years. However, the SUS queue for these treatments is organized according to clinical priority and the order in which patients are registered.

Some tips can make the process easier:
Always keep your registration with UBS up to date;
Pay attention to calls for appointments and don't miss scheduled dates;
Talk to the healthcare team about the evolution of the queue and possible referrals.

It is extremely important that the patient understands each step to feel safe and accompanied throughout the process. The computerization of the healthcare system allows, over time, better tracking of the progress of waiting lists, providing more transparency and agility in carrying out procedures such as dental implants.