Information for patients
Answers to frequently asked questions
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Laboratory tests are important for successful implantation
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What should be the preparation for dental implantation?
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What dental implants are better?
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What criteria should choose the dentist for the best dental implantation? This question bothers many who ventured into the implantation of teeth. Let's look at seven key characteristics of implants: 1. Quality of the material;2. Physiologic shape;
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History of dental implantation
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When and who invented the implants? Perhaps nobody can answer this question. After all, even archaeological excavations have revealed the fact that replacing lost teeth with different materials of animal and mineral origin have tried in antiquity. There was even tooth transplantation from one person to another. Thus, for example, was found a fragment of mandible Inca (VI c. BCE), which preserved implants marine mussel shell; Read more
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Implantation with the shortage of bone tissue without sinus lifting
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In 3 months after tooth loss comes bone atrophy. In addition, bone atrophy may contribute to long-term inflammatory disease of the oral cavity, anatomic features, age-related changes, congenital anomalies, multiple injuries of the maxillofacial region, neoplastic processes in the jaws, and other common diseases. But with the current level of modern dentistry you shouldn’t be upset. Read more
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Sinus lifting
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Your doctor will advise sinus lifting surgery in case of some anatomical features of the facial skull structure, for example:• Very small thickness between oral mucosa and maxillary sinus bone septum (sometimes even up to 1 mm);• Lateral teeth of the upper jaw can be placed in the bone and not to deal with the maxillary sinus irrelevant; Read more
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Dental Implantation with significant jaw atrophy
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When it becomes problematic to chew food and teeth are chattering, but the duration of the dental implants is skipped (2-3 month after the removal of teeth) and bone in their absence is atrophied, is there any other method except a removable glass jaw? You will be surprised but there are few ways to restore loosed teeth. Read more
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Bone remodeling in dental implantology
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Our body has next features: if you lost one or more teeth, it will cost a resorption of bone gums. It's not so bad if you have decided in the future to resort to removable prosthetics. But if you choose Alpha Dent implants, quality and quantity of bone plays the important role in implantation process. The right amount of bone allows the implant to create a relationship between the tissue and the crown. Read more
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Modern methods of increasing a bone volume in implantation
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Before implantation surgery a doctor conducts bone gums condition. If bone gums atrophied in place of the missing tooth, he will select the methodology for further surgery. For example, ramping height of atrophied mandible is possible by using plastic bone or directed bone regeneration.
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Augmentation of bone tissue
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If you removed the tooth you must not delay the implantation for more than 2-3 months. If this deadline is missed, it is likely that you will have to conduct a lengthy procedure of a bone lifting.The fact that there is no tooth in the jaw occurs bone atrophy, due to the absence of functional load on it.
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Osseointegration in dental implantation
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After the implantation with Alpha Dent comes a very important period - the process of anatomic and functional connections between variable living bone and the surface of the implant, which is called "osseointegration". Stabilization of osseointegration is achieved during 18 months.
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Fixed bridge on implants.
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Unfortunately there was a significant loss of dentition. What do you have to do? Most likely a doctor will offer you prosthetic bridges. Recently you would not have an alternative to bridges with dissection teeth adjacent to the missing and install crowns on the abutment teeth. Nowadays you can set a fixed bridge on implants. Read more
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Time for taking root of implants
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Some patients have doubts that after implants installation and spending a lot of money they will not take root. We want to dispel any doubts: modern dentistry has more complex techniques to virtually eliminate the possibility of implants rejection and accelerate their time for taking root.
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The transgingival method of implantation
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This methodology has several names- endoscopic, non-invasive, seamless, bloodless, minimally invasive, rapid implantation. The transgingival implantation will appeal to those who do not want to wait much time for the results and go to the doctors. This method is used wth one-stage dental implantation, which involves the installation of the implant with a crown for one week. Read more
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One-step implantation
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Modern dentistry can offer a large selection of the latest methods of implantation. Nowadays one-step implantation is a very attractive method to restore missed teeth. As the name of the method, such implantation occurs in one step.You probably will be surprised with the fact that after the tooth removal a patient comes out to the dentist's office with a full functional dentition and mirroring pleases full smile. Read more
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Methods of dental implantation
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What methods modern dentistry for quality dental implantation uses? There are few methods of classic implantation. We will try to give them a brief description. Methods of implantation one can distinguish on relationship between implant, soft and hard tissues:
• Intramucosal implantation. Read more
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Stages of dental implantation
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The first step of implantation, regardless of how a classical technique should be applied will be careful planning. Scheduling in its turn implies a preliminary assessment of the patient's condition. It is not only a thorough examination of the oral cavity to identify its anatomical features, but mandatory use of modern methods of imaging and medical imaging. Read more
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Oral Care after dental implantation
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Dental implant is a complex, multistep process that requires a responsible attitude not only at the stage of the operation, but also during implant’s lifetime. In order to reduce the risk of complications and rejection of the implant and to prolong its service life, you must strictly follow the doctor’s instructions, including special features hygienic oral care at different times after implantation. Read more
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Implantation in case of teeth absence
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Edentulous or absence of teeth not only causes difficulties during food intake, but also a violation of speech distortion of facial proportions, constant discomfort in communication and much more. These are the main problems which significantly impair quality of life of a person suffering from a similar ailment.Not so long ago the only solution in the absence of teeth was dentures affixed directly to the gums by suction or by using a special adhesive gel.Read more
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Lifetime of Alpha Dent dental implants. Lifetime warranty
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Nowadays dental implants can be an alternative to removable dentures. Many studies and large clinical experience has shown that dental implants are reliable method of prosthetics, which solve many problems of removable dentures. In modern dentistry prosthesis with implants is commonly used.Dental implant surgery requires highly qualified specialist. Read more
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Contraindications for dental implantation
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Every medical intervention usually has its indications and contraindications. Based only on this fact the presence of three possible options for different patients can be: There are indications and no contraindications (ideal); there is indication and contraindications (treatment is possible); no evidence and no contraindications (it’s better not to hold treatment); and there are no indications contraindications (treatment cannot be carried). Read more
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Indications for dental implantation
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The most important indication for dental implantation is a single defect with intact dentition, i.e. healthy adjacent teeth. This means that the basic premise for use single dental implant is the ability of healthy adjacent teeth and the desire to keep them, for example, not to grind them under crowns bridges and other structures.Another indication is limited dentition defects. Read more
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Types of Dental Implants
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What types of dental implants are used in modern implantology? Dental implants of a root form (Alpha Dent). This is the most popular type of dental implant. In classic version it is a step threaded barrel. Using in case of enough space (enough bone to install them). Sometimes it is necessary to resort to sinus-lifting for building bone mass and only then apply tapered implants. Read more
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Advantages of Dental Implants
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Implants have a great number of advantages over conventional prosthetics. Introduction of dental implants allows doctor to replace dentition defects of any length and localization. Dental implants allow you to use any further prosthesis removable and fixed prostheses, providing them with a secure fitting. In addition, the removable prosthesis on implants is much easier to get used to because ... Read more
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Dental implant. Types of dental implants.
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Dental implants may be of two-component design (all except integral) and single- implants (Alpha Dent integral). Two-component implant consists of directly implant and superstructure called abutment. Such an implant may be determined by one-and two-step protocol. A two-step protocol involves full immersion of the implant and its mucosa covering property thereby avoiding any contact of the implant with the oral cavity. Read more
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Myths and realities about dental implants
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The dream about beaming smile and impressive white teeth with perfect shape used to be associated only with Hollywood stars. But today it can come true for any of us and actually strong teeth and radiant smile are not just good for our appearance but they’re good for our health as well. Unluckily nearly everybody loses one, several or even all teeth during the lifetime. Read more
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