dentistry, dental implantology and esthetic surgery

Dental implantology

1. Thorough Examination

The first step in the treatment with dental implants is a consultation with a dentist. After the consultation, the patient undergoes a detailed dental examination. The jaw is X-rayed in order to check the condition of the bone tissue and determine the location where the implant will be inserted. An impression of the jaw and the rest of the teeth is also made.

2. Dental Implant Insertion

There are two techniques that can be used when inserting dental implants. The choice depends on the clinical condition of the patient. If the single-phase technique is used, the implant is inserted into the bone and is not loaded during the process of osteointegration. Prosthetic elements are placed subsequently. In both cases, the patient immediately gets a temporary tooth or denture. What follows is the period of osteointegration. In the case of the lower jaw, osteointegration lasts up to three months, whereas in the case of the upper jaw, it lasts up to six months. In some cases, the implants can be prosthetically loaded immediately, which depends on the individual condition of the patient’s bone.

3. Placement of Prosthetic Elements

When the single-phase technique is used, the temporary prosthetic element is replaced by a permanent one after the process of osteointegration. When using the two-phase technique, a small incision is made in the gum above the implant, and the appropriate prosthetic element is placed.

4. Crown Construction

When the prosthetic element is in place, an impression is taken. On the basis of the model, the dental technician constructs a crown, bridge or denture. Special attention is given to the selection of the right color and shape so that new teeth would look like natural teeth.

5. Adjustment and Completion of Prosthetic Treatment

When the teeth are ready, the dentist fixes them onto the implants, their new anchors. And that’s the whole story! What follows are several control visits to the dentist in order to check the functionality and the esthetics of the new prosthetic elements. Then you can start enjoying your new teeth…

One tooth

The need to replace one tooth may be caused by an accident, although the situations in which people are born missing a tooth are quite frequent. After the jawbone is completely developed, the implants are the best long-term esthetic solution.
The implant is surgically inserted into the bone. In comparison with the traditional approach, this approach ensures that other, healthy teeth remain undamaged.
Placement of prosthetic elements onto the implant. A crown that adheres to the gums perfectly is placed onto the prosthetic element.
The new tooth is now finished. It is impossible to see the difference between the natural teeth and the new tooth placed on the implant. It looks really natural.

Several teeth

It often happens that a person loses teeth in the back part of the jaw, which is mainly caused by gum infection (paradontosis) or breaking of the tooth because of too large fillings.
Two or four implants are placed to serve as new bridge supports. In such cases, other, healthy teeth of the patient remain intact. The implant-supported bridge will function for many years, regardless of the condition the existing teeth are in.
Placement of prosthetic elements onto the implants. What follows is impression taking and bridge preparation in the laboratory.
The implant-supported bridge is now in place and is capable of enduring strong chewing forces that exist in the back part of the jaw. Basically, the patients feel the implant-supported bridge just as they would feel the one placed onto their natural teeth.

All teeth

If you have lost all your teeth in one or both parts of your jaw, you can choose the implant-supported bridge or denture, which may be fixed onto two or more implants. The implant-supported denture is fixed more firmly than the ordinary denture, however it remains mobile (it can be removed). To achieve the most natural look possible, the best choice is the implant-supported fixed bridge, provided that there are preconditions for placing such an element.
In order to form a safe foundation, more than one implant must be inserted into the bone in the case of an implant-supported fixed bridge. Since the implants are incorporated into the bone, they stimulate the bone tissue and help maintain a healthy bone level and face structure. A denture is fixed onto two or more implants.
Placement of prosthetic elements on the bridge-bearing implants. The bridge is made according to your needs and wishes. Balls or bars are used as abutments in the case of a denture. It is fixed onto them.
The implant-supported bridge or denture is now in place. Your teeth look natural. Now you can eat whatever you want, and laugh without being afraid that your denture might fall out.