Implantology and dental implants
Implant dentistry is increasingly becoming one of the most recommended by dentists and most preferred by patients means to restore one or several missing teeth. Although a relatively young discipline, it is developing at a cosmic pace. Combined with modern technology and physician talent, implant dentistry is increasingly replacing traditional bridges and dentures to become their better, more reliable, more comfortable, longer lasting and more aesthetic alternative.
The first attempts at implant treatment date back to the dawn of the 20th century, but their intensive penetration and development began in the 1980s.
What is the concept of implantology?
Implantology deals with the restoration of missing teeth through dental implants, which are surgically placed into the jawbone and thus replace both the lost teeth and their roots.
How long does the procedure take?
There are four types of implants and your dentist will decide which is best for you:
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Advantages and Features
What are the advantages of implantology?
Implant restorations are superior to bridges and dentures in every way. Here’s what they save you from:
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Loss of bone. It begins to melt when the tooth is missing. Placing an implant stops this process.
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Damage to adjacent teeth. When placing a bridge, it is necessary to file the adjacent to the missing tooth, which serve as a base. With dental implants there is no such need.
- Diseases resulting from poor hygiene. Dental implants are significantly easier and more precise to clean than bridges and dentures, which always pose a risk of microorganisms developing.
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Discomfort when eating and talking. Regardless of how a prosthesis is made and fitted, it remains mobile. The implants are fixed, stay firmly in place, function like your real teeth, fit properly into your bite and feel completely natural. That way, you can enjoy both wholesome social interactions and your favorite foods again.
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Aesthetic flaws. The dentures show that they are dentures. Implants - no.
- Complications and subsequent treatments. Once in place, the implant will serve you faithfully for life. There are exceptions in an insignificant percentage of cases, but they are completely manageable.
Stages of Treatment
How does an implant treatment work?
Risks and Complications
Is there a risk of complications?
There is a myth that it is possible for a patient’s body to reject the “foreign body”. There is no such thing. Implantology is the result of an excellent symbiosis between the skill of the doctor and the care provided by the patient. This outcome is successful in over 98% of cases.
Only 2% worldwide are cases of lost implants that had to be reinserted. Most often, this is due to an infection that occurred during or after the operation – in case of insufficient hygiene care on the part of the patient.
There is an increased risk of potential complications in patients who are avid smokers, as nicotine has been shown to reduce blood supply, which is key to successful tissue repair.
Finalizing the Treatment
What implants to choose?
A wide variety of dental implants are currently available on the market. Driven by the desire to offer their patients more attractive prices, many dental clinics are opting for lower-end options. At Medical Dent, however, we believe that cheaper is always more expensive. That’s why we work with high-quality American implants that have a lifetime warranty. They are one more reason why we can guarantee a successful treatment outcome for our patients.
We also have no hesitation in answering the question “Screw or basal implants?”
At Medical Dent, we work with screw dental implants because their concept has proven to be more reliable and safer for patients – both through our experience and the world’s.
Results and Care
Is there any specific care that needs to be taken after a dental implant?
Good oral hygiene is a must for healthy teeth, no matter if they are natural or implanted.
They should be brushed at least twice a day with a brush and paste, and the spaces between them should be cleaned with a floss or interdental brush. Rinsing with mouthwash is an additional protection against bacteria.
Patients should have regular checkups at the dental office for professional cleanings. At these visits, the implantologist will monitor your condition.
Treatment process
How is the dental implant treatment at Medical Dent?
Contact us to discuss treatment process, requirements and to receive the answer to all your questions! Be confident and relaxed during your treatment with us!
Why is Medical Dent the right choice for implant treatment?
Dental Clinic Medical Dent is the first specialized clinic for implantology not only in Sofia, but also in Bulgaria. We saw and understood the prospects for this segment of dentistry nearly two decades ago when we decided to structure our clinic with a focus on implantology.
Over the past years, in cooperation with many dental practices in the country, we have “exported” our expertise outside Sofia to provide quality treatment for patients in smaller towns.
That’s why today we are proud of a rich “portfolio” of patients whose smiles we have restored with the help of dental implantology, our experienced specialists, high-quality materials and the latest generation digital technologies that we work with.
So we can state – perhaps immodestly, but quite honestly – that in the search for truly quality implant dentistry, Dental Clinic Medical Dent is not just a good choice. It is the only choice.
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