dental implants

In just one session we can achieve a fully functional and secure fit for full dentures.

Once implants are inserted, they take up the exact position of your natural tooth.

Implants make your teeth look completely intact again.

Reliable stability in the upper and lower jaw guarantees you high security and a good feeling.

The screw-shaped implant body acts as an artificial tooth root. Its shape and special surface ensure that it grows firmly into the jawbone and heals securely. This means that the implant can be loaded like a healthy tooth.

The implant post, also called abutment, is screwed onto the integrated implant body after the healing phase.

It acts as a connecting element between the artificial tooth root and the denture.

The superstructure is the denture that is ultimately attached to the implant post.

This can be a crown, a bridge or a prosthesis. Implants that support a crown can later also serve as the foundation for a prosthesis if required.

Ceramic implants are a relatively new solution that is still significantly more expensive. There are currently no well-founded long-term studies available for ceramic implants. They are still in the testing phase.

Titanium implants have been used successfully for decades. We use high-quality titanium implants, mainly from Camlog. These are made of medically pure titanium.

Dental implants offer several distinct advantages in certain situations. Below are some aspects that will show you when and why implants are best suited.

The risk of premature implant loss is less than 5%. In rare cases, the implant may not be enclosed tightly enough by the bone structure. The implant would then not be able to bear sufficient load and would have to be removed. However, a new implant can usually be inserted afterwards.New

The appropriate, individual implant solution depends on how many teeth are missing, which region needs to be treated and how much bone substance is available.

It can happen quickly!

An accident during sports or a fall in everyday life and suddenly a tooth is missing. Implants are a quick and easy solution - "natural" and invisible. Feels like your natural tooth and works exactly the same way. The small and powerful titanium screws from Camlog take over the functions of your original tooth root. Your new individual dental crown is attached to them. Everything is back in its place - completely natural, as if nothing had happened.

Once implants have been inserted, they take up the exact position of your natural tooth. Especially where it is not directly visible: Camlog implants are modeled on the natural tooth root. This means that the bone and gums are properly stressed and shaped. Healthy teeth remain untouched and do not need to be ground down as with a fixed bridge. There is also no need for metal brackets around neighboring teeth as additional fastening, as is the case with removable partial dentures, for example. With implants, all of this is superfluous - a successful solution all round.

Wobbly dentures and painful pressure points? With Camlog implants, this is a thing of the past. Your "new teeth" function just like their natural predecessors and sit reliably and firmly in the jaw - nothing can move or slip. If you decide to permanently fix your bridge, you can do without the pink denture plastic altogether. Your own teeth are retained and can be harmoniously integrated into the denture. Camlog implants are modeled on the natural tooth root. This means that the bone and gums are properly loaded and are preserved.

If you have been wearing full dentures for a long time, your jawbone may be too thin and flat to accommodate implants. Your implantologist can then carefully rebuild your jaw. This is done using your own tissue or bone-like material.

Every treatment begins with an intensive consultation. Your implantologist will discuss the initial situation, procedures, specific wishes and questions with you in detail. Together with your dentist, you will find the best solution. With your treatment and cost plan, you will receive a detailed cost breakdown for your individual implant treatment. The health insurance company will then determine exactly what your co-payment will be and any possible reimbursement options.

Once the cost question has been clarified and the decision for an implant has been made, the actual treatment begins. We have put together the most important steps for you here.

One appointment is usually sufficient to insert the implants. It usually takes no longer than 20 minutes per implant. This routine procedure is performed gently and on an outpatient basis under local anesthesia. Your dentist prepares precisely fitting "implant compartments" in the bone and inserts the root-shaped screws. Now the healing process in the bone begins. During these weeks and months, the implant should not be subjected to any strain. The gums are therefore carefully sewn back together. If you have previously worn a removable prosthesis, this can be continued to be worn after minor modifications during the healing phase.

Implant technology in dentistry has made huge leaps in development in recent years. With ever better systems and tiny implants, hundreds of thousands of people have been able to regain their smile and quality of life.

The MDI Sendax system (mini dental implant) is a source of enthusiasm for us and our patients. In just one session, we can achieve immediately loadable and secure fitting of full dentures, with a great price-performance ratio.

This requires 4 implants in the lower jaw and 6 in the upper jaw. The MDI system is the only mini-implant with FDA approval for the long-term stabilization of dentures.

The mini dental implant (MDI) is a 1.8 to 2.4 mm thick titanium screw with a ball head. This screw is inserted into the bone under normal anesthesia, usually without opening the mucous membrane and thus without a wound (minimally invasive). The special holding elements are then incorporated into the prosthesis. These holding elements ensure that the denture is securely seated and at the same time act as a shock absorber against the bone.

• Only one treatment appointment: 2-3 hours!
• Inexpensive and ready for immediate use. *
• Stable dentures without wobbling or slipping.
• Often no new prosthesis is necessary.
• Easy care.
• No more denture adhesive.
• Rubber ring system prevents pressure points.
• Finally able to talk, laugh, eat and exercise safely again.



* For upper jaw prostheses, the waiting time until they can be loaded is between 6 weeks and 6 months.

Investigation:

Each treatment begins with an intensive consultation and a thorough preliminary examination.

Wishes:

Specific wishes and questions will be discussed in detail after careful analysis.

Advice:

After a detailed analysis and alternatives, the most suitable and individual solution for you will be found.

Execution:

Once the cost issue has been clarified and the decision for implants has been made, the actual treatment can be scheduled.

The jawbone serves as a foundation in which the implant is firmly anchored. If it is not of sufficient quality and quantity, it must be built up and strengthened.

The quality of the jawbone is crucial for an implant to be firmly and permanently inserted. If a toothless jaw area is not subjected to chewing stress for a long period of time, the bone in that area will gradually recede. The bone can also be weakened by periodontitis.

If the bone is so weakened or has degenerated significantly, the implant will not be able to hold. In this case, the bone can be rebuilt before an implantation. This is done using the body's own bone substance or bone replacement material. A mixture of both substances is often used. The building substance is deposited directly on the bone. Since it quickly forms a bond with the bone tissue, a dental implant can be placed immediately or shortly after the bone has been built up.

If there are missing lateral teeth in the upper jaw, the maxillary sinus expands. The bone is built up at this point using a so-called sinus lift. The jawbone mucosa is lifted back into the maxillary sinus. The resulting cavity is filled with building material. In this way, the bone tissue is increased and strengthened. The implant thus has a strong foundation for a permanent, firm hold.

Bone spreading or bone splitting are used when the jawbone is narrow. The bone is slightly expanded using special techniques and appropriate instruments. The implant is placed in the resulting gap. Any free spaces are closed with building material. The main purpose of this technique is to be able to widen a narrow bone without having to build it up directly.

Bone condensing is used when the bone is extremely soft, as is often the case in the upper jaw. A pilot hole is drilled in the appropriate place using a very thin drill and the implant bed is then enlarged using special instruments. This condenses the bone to one side so that a denser bone mass is created there. This ensures that the implant is firmly anchored.

IF THE REQUIREMENTS ARE MET AND ALL PRECAUTIONS HAVE BEEN TAKEN, THE ACTUAL TREATMENT CAN BEGIN. IN GENERAL, THE TREATMENT PROCESS CAN BE DIVIDED INTO FIVE (5) STEPS.

To ensure that you can keep your new teeth for as long as possible, you should attend the check-ups offered at regular intervals.

If the necessary conditions are met and the implant has healed properly, you can expect a very long life expectancy. Personal risk factors are discussed in detail in the consultation before the implantation. A professionally inserted, high-quality implant is in some respects more resistant than a natural tooth root. If it is optimally loaded prosthetically, it will not break and it will not develop caries.

Before starting dental prosthetic treatment, your dentist will create a treatment and cost plan. This contains detailed information about the treatment and indicates the costs that are likely to be incurred. The treatment and cost plan is the basis for determining how much the health insurance company will subsidize for you. However, since health insurance companies usually only subsidize a fixed portion, it is especially important for you to know how much you will have to pay yourself. This is because the patient usually bears the majority of the costs.

Patients often agree to the treatment and cost plan without getting a second opinion from a dentist. However, getting a second opinion can be worthwhile for you. The costs for denture treatment can vary depending on the type of treatment and from practice to practice. That's why we offer a free second dental opinion for your cost plan. So if you have received a treatment and cost plan for an upcoming treatment, you can compare the costs with us.

During a detailed consultation, we will inform you about the type of treatment and calculate how the costs can be reduced even further. We will then create an alternative cost plan for you. This will enable you to make a better judgement and, above all, save money.

A. Medications:

Are you taking blood thinning tablets?

Bsp. Markumar, Aspirin, HerzAss, Ass100)

Please let us know in the patient questionnaire!!!

These medications may need to be discontinued after consultation with your family doctor.

B. Please avoid exertion. Please plan your extraction appointment carefully. Risk of post-operative bleeding, circulatory problems,...

C. Driving: Limited ability to drive, please arrange for accompanying personnel if necessary.

D. Tamponadetupfer:

They are used to compress the wound so that further bleeding can be prevented.

Please bite on these swabs for about 30 to 45 minutes, do not forget to replace the swab. Then remove the swab and dispose of it hygienically.

E. Do not rinse!

Do not suck on the wound!

Otherwise there will be further bleeding and impaired wound healing.

F. Post-operative bleeding may occur. But you don't have any swabs on hand:

In this case, please take a clean cloth, fold it and place it on the wound, then bite firmly on the cloth with pressure!!!

Call the practice as quickly as possible, get instructions on how to behave and, if necessary, arrange a follow-up appointment.

G. Food, Drink:

Please no alcohol, no cigarettes (tobacco products), no coffee, no tea;

Do not eat or drink until the ANESTHESIA has worn off!

After eating, i.e. 2-3 hours later;

Rinsing is permitted, but please do so briefly and carefully, only to remove food particles without sucking on the wound.

H. Mund – Hygiene:

Please carefully clean the edges of the wound with a soft brush.

DO NOT BRUSH THE WOUND YOURSELF!

I. Pain:

May - but do not have to - occur.

Only take painkillers if the pain is unbearable.

Please do not take blood thinning tablets:

E.g. Aspirin, ASS 100, (Please check with your GP if necessary.)

J. Swelling:

Please cool the wound from the outside with cold compresses, cool things from the refrigerator help: You don't have any cold packs to hand:

For example, fill a bag with some water, seal it tightly, freeze it, wrap a dry cloth around the bag, and you have your cooling bag.

K. Appointment for wound check:

Please arrange a follow-up appointment, preferably the next day.

Exclusion of wound infection by disinfection of the wound.