A dental implant is an artificial root made of bio-material that is implanted in the place of a lost tooth in order to realize a prosthesis. In most cases it is made of pure, unalloyed titanium, a material that is fully accepted by the living organism. Implants are also made of pure, unalloyed titanium, which is produced for medical purposes.
Developed on the basis of a long practical experience of almost 40 years, dental implants meet the highest European standards.
To all patients in the case of which there are no reasons for exclusion and who choose this option. Only patients with a proper oral hygiene and willing to comply with the oral hygiene rules recommended by the dentist should be recommended to have an implant-supported prosthetic restoration. Excessive alcohol consumption, drug addiction and heavy smoking are considered risk factors as far as success is regarded.
Certain diseases can also reduce the success of implantation, such as untreated diabetes and severe cardiovascular diseases. Implants should also not be used before the jawbone, maxilla has finished growing (until around the age of 14). If appropriate, seek the opinion of your doctor.
During the preliminary examinations, the doctor will examine the patient to decide whether the implant can be placed. This involves both a dental examination (which teeth need to be replaced, whether the maxilla is suitable for the implant, performing x-rays, etc.) and general medical examinations (e.g. laboratory test).
The planning of the implant-supported prosthetic restoration is then carried out, during which the doctor discusses with the patient the questions that arise (how many implants would be needed, whether the patient would like to wear a temporary prosthetic restoration while the implants are healing in the bone, the expected cost of the restoration, scheduling an appointment, etc.). The implant(s) are placed under local anaesthesia on an outpatient basis. The dentist will prepare the affected part of the maxilla and insert the implant. The sutures will be removed after 11 days, and the implants usually continue to heal protected under the mucosa.
Dental implants have been used around the world for more than 40 years. Over the years, tens of thousands of them have been implanted with high success rates. Long-term studies (10 years) of more than 4000 implants with different implant systems have demonstrated a success rate of over 97%.
Dental implantation as a modern method of dental restoration is now an integral part of dental practice, in the case of close cooperation between patient and doctor and the use of a good implant system, a dental restoration similar to natural teeth, a healthy feeling of well-being and a better everyday life can be achieved. Thousands of these modern implants are implanted every year, both in the country and abroad. The excellent results achieved with these implants have been widely recognized by both dental patients and dentists.
Careful oral care is essential for the longevity and long-term functionality of implant-supported prosthetic restorations. In addition to the usual brushing twice a day using a toothbrush and toothpaste, time should be taken to clean the neck of the implant – or the surrounding gum surface if it is covered by a crown – and the underlying parts of the implant-supported prosthetic restoration. Dental plaque from these sites can be most easily removed using an interdental brush or dental floss. Do not use oral care products that contain high concentrations of fluoride!
Another equally important prerequisite for long-term success is a dental prosthetic restoration of good quality. If all these conditions are respected, the life expectancy of the implants is the same as in the case of the natural teeth they replace.
In the case of short-span edentulous areas, implants can be used to replace the root of the lost tooth and this way can the prosthetic restoration be realized, while traditional methods require the grinding of adjacent healthy teeth in order to realize the prosthetic restoration. Implants can also be used to create a fixed prosthetic restoration even when the loss of the molars would only allow a partial removable prosthetic restoration to be created using traditional dental methods. In these cases, implant-supported prosthetic restorations provide greater stability and improved masticatory ability, as well as a feeling of complete safety and excellent aesthetic results. All these effects combine to improve the quality of life of dental patients.
In the case of complete edentulousness, the implant can be used as a pillar in a variety of ways to fix or support the prosthetic restoration. On the one hand, implants can be used to hold removable prostheses in place by means of retainers anchored on them (so-called ball-end clasps or retention bars), and on the other hand, a fixed prosthetic restoration (full bridge or overdenture prosthesis) can be realized if a sufficient number of implants are placed.
The prosthetic restorations supported by the patient’s own teeth and/or implants can be attached in the traditional way by cementation or by screw fixation which can be removed by the dentist. In the case of implant-supported prosthetic restorations, individual wishes and possibilities can be fully taken into consideration. The elements of the system can be used to create prosthetic restorations using state-of-the-art materials and technology.
In our practice we use the Bredent implant system.
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