Tooth loss is one of the most common problems faced by elderly patients and young people. If previously it was more difficult to replace one, several, or all missing teeth, today, modern dentistry offers patients the opportunity to replace any lost tooth.
Our clinic offers dental implant services and below you can find out all the details about this process.
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What is a dental implant and what does it consist of?
The dental implant is the best solution for replacing one or more missing teeth. The current techniques allow us to implant an artificial tooth regardless of the situation that led to the loss of the natural one.
The dental implant is an artificial titanium device, made to replace the root of the missing tooth and is used as a support for crowns, fixed and mobile prostheses. A dental implant has the same function as the root of a natural tooth, providing solid support for a new tooth. Thus, you can regain a functional and healthy smile.
The implant itself
It is a titanium screw-like medical device that is inserted into the maxillary or mandibular bone, replacing the natural root of the tooth.
Prosthetic abutment
It is the connecting element between the dental implant (the screw that was inserted into the bone) and the future dental crown (artificial tooth).
Dental crown
It replaces the natural tooth, looks and feels like it, and the way to attach it to the dental implant is by cementing or screwing (depending on the case).
Advantages and disadvantages of dental implants
Dental implant treatments are the best solution for replacing missing teeth.
The disadvantages of dental implant treatments are associated with the risks that may arise from the intervention. These risks are rare and easy to treat.
Advantages
Disadvantages
- offers a natural aesthetic and functionality
- does not require the preparation of neighboring teeth, as in the case of classical prosthesis
- the presence of the implant does not allow the bone and gum to resorb
- implants provide stability and quickly restore all the functions of the teeth
- long lifespan
- the possibility of implant infection
- if there is not enough bone volume around the lost tooth, the procedure may fail due to a lack of implant support
- small nerve damage around the implant
- the possibility of the implant being rejected by the body
- bruxism and smoking are the main risk factors for these procedures. These make the healing process difficult and require extra precautions.
Types of dental implants used in the Smile Vision clinic
The MIS (Make It Simple) dental implant system is made in Israel. MIS implants are among the most popular dental implants because they offer a perfect fit, regardless of the scenario encountered by the dentist. Even the most complicated cases find a simple and quick solution, with high-level results, including from an aesthetic point of view.
MIS Implants Technologies has over 20 years of experience in the design and manufacture of dental implants, being recognized and renowned for innovative solutions in the dental implant industry.
The MegaGen implant system meets the highest quality standards. MegaGen implants involve minimally invasive treatment. With MegaGen implants, good results are obtained in a shorter period of time.
They are made of a titanium alloy, a metal that is biocompatible with the human body and does not cause allergic reactions. The fusion with the bone is done quickly due to the surface of the implant covered with calcium ions. The design also ensures exceptionally good stability of the implant.
The Dentium dental implant is made in Korea, being distributed in over 70 countries and ISO accredited. It meets the highest quality standards for medical devices.
It stands out both in terms of design and functionality, offering patients superior osteointegration, demonstrated in numerous clinical studies to date. The surface of the S.L.A. ensures a perfect connection between the implant and the bone, helping to preserve the tissues.
The Bredent system is a world leader in premium class dental implants, being manufactured in Germany. It guarantees quality materials that are easily accepted by the body, but at the same time helps us to offer treatment solutions in complicated or light cases. The types of implants offered by Bredent are suitable for all possible cases.
Bredent's dental implant system offers a variety of treatments, including the renowned Fast and Fixed system, which is used to replace mobile prostheses with fixed dentures in 24 hours.
The right implant system depends on the dental problems the patient is facing. The recommendation will be made depending on the volume of bone tissue observed following radiological investigations, the rest of the teeth, but also the needs of the patient.
Implant systems for all missing teeth
Sky Fast & Fixed by Bredent
Sky Fast & Fixed Prosthesis Solution is a method of total tooth reconstruction that addresses patients without teeth or with sick teeth that can no longer be saved.
The procedure involves inserting dental implants and fixing the temporary prosthesis within 24 hours.
Osteointegration of dental implants is easy, and the PRF technique we use ensures faster healing than usual.
The advantage of using the Sky Fast & Fixed prosthesis solution from Bredent is that we have the possibility to offer patients, in one day, fixed teeth with which they can eat immediately after the surgery.
All-on-4 / All-on-6
TThe All-on-4/6 technique offers patients a completely fixed prosthesis on the day of the intervention, or in the shortest time.
All-on-4/6 are absolutely stable solutions with a very good long-term prognosis. According to the original All-on-4/6 protocol, the temporary prosthesis is attached simultaneously with the insertion of the dental implants. After the osteointegration of the implants, the final prosthesis will be applied and during this time the patient can eat, smile and have an absolutely normal life.
The steps of inserting a dental implant
Consultation
Prior to performing an intervention involving the insertion of one or more implants, a thorough consultation will take place during which a three-dimensional radiograph, photographs of the initial situation and a scan of the oral cavity will be performed.
Based on these, a discussion takes place where the particularity of your case, the available solutions, what the steps are and what the intervention implies will be explained to you. We will also discuss the before and after recommendations, other alternatives, the costs and the duration of the intervention.
Together we will create a detailed treatment plan. This way you will always know what steps you will have to go through and what they entail.
Following the consultation you will have:
- clarity on treatment steps and duration
- a detailed treatment plan recommended by the clinic’s team of specialists
- an estimate with a high degree of accuracy (options for payment in instalments)
- alternative treatment options and plans
All radiological investigations are performed directly in the clinic, so there is no need to travel around the city to other radiology centers.
Lab tests
The success of dental implant treatments is extremely important to us.
Therefore, depending on the medical history of each patient, before the interventions we recommend the consent of the medical specialist who monitors the patient’s ailments.
Thus, we will be able to identify potential problems that may affect the procedure, the healing process or that may prevent such an intervention.
Oral rehabilitation
Dental implants are sterile devices and, in order to prevent contamination, they must be placed in an environment free of infections.
Therefore, the first step will be to prepare the oral cavity through the following procedures: scaling, brushing, airflow, treatment of caries (odontology) and solving dental problems that could lead to infections.
Inserting the dental implant
The implant is surgically inserted into the bone through an easy and minimally invasive procedure. Regardless of the complexity of the prosthesis, we offer you safety and speed with the help of our team of professionals and quality materials and technology.
The right dental implant system depends on the dental problems the patient is facing. The recommendation will be made depending on the volume of bone tissue observed following radiological investigations, the rest of the teeth, but also the needs of the patient.
How long does the procedure take?
The actual process of inserting the dental implant can take between 20 minutes and several hours.
What are the costs of dental implants?
Dental implant treatment involves the following costs:
- for dental services prior to implant placement, eg: consultation, radiography, resolution of dental problems that may affect healing and success of the intervention see the prices
The implant itself
Prosthetic abutment
Dental crown
The cost of the dental implant itself differs depending on the manufacturer. In the Smile Vision clinic we use dental implants from MIS, Dentium, Bredent, Megagen.
Mis / Dentium / Megagen dental implant - EUR 500
Bredent dental implant with lifetime warranty - EUR 800
The price of the prosthetic abutment differs depending on its characteristics, because it can have different shapes and angles, depending on the clinical situation of the patient.
See the prices for a prosthetic abutment.
The price of the crown differs depending on the material from which it is made.
See the prices for dental crowns.
Recovery and oral hygiene
after inserting a dental implant
No one wants complications or failure after the insertion treatment of a dental implant. As a patient, you should do your best to avoid this situation. Following the instructions of the dentist after the implant surgery but also the long-term care are absolutely necessary conditions to keep the implants as long as possible.
PFor more details and tips on how it is recommended to take care of your teeth before, during or after each dental procedure, please access the section useful indications for patients.
How long does a dental implant last?
A dental implant can have a long lifespan of 10 to 30 years. However, this depends a lot on oral hygiene, regular visits to the dentist, but also on lifestyle (a healthy diet, avoid smoking).
Why choose Smile Vision services?
Due to the experience, thorough training and techniques we use in all dental implant procedures, the insertion of an implant is easy to bear and the recovery is fast. Depending on the initial clinical situation and the hardness of the bone, in some cases you will be able to leave after the implant procedure with temporary teeth, teeth with which you can smile, eat and talk.
The ways in which we place the implant help us to restore the natural appearance of the teeth, not only in terms of aesthetics, but also related to their functionality. And this is due to the thorough training and more than 13 years of experience in the field.
At Smile Vision Clinic, Megagen, Bredent, Dentium, MIS implant insertion surgeries are successfully performed by Dr. Mario Chilom and Dr. Paul Zaharia.
Possessing our own digitized dental laboratory, all prosthetic work necessary for patients, from the simplest to the most complex is done faster, the number of patient sessions in the clinic is reduced, and the end result is a replica of a natural tooth that represents a personalized piece, made in close communication between the dental specialist and the dental technician.
All radiological investigations required for dental implant interventions can be performed directly in the clinic, without the need to travel to other imaging centers.
Dental implant treatments generally involve several visits, which we plan and streamline so that Smile Vision patients gain time.
The warranty for any implant work is 5 years in accordance with the recommendations and regular consultation every 6 months.
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