Dental implants

This is a classic and widely used method of dental implant placement that is straightforward for both the doctor and the patient. It consists of two stages. The first stage is implant placement after preparation and planning. A dental implant is placed in the jawbone and the mucosa is sutured. After osseointegration (2-6 months, depending on the selected implant system, implant position and bone condition), the second stage is performed: gum shaping and restoration with dental crowns.

Advantage — implants integrate successfully in 95-97% of cases.

Disadvantage — the healing process and the time required to achieve the final treatment result are lengthy.

The implant and dental crown are placed in a single visit. The doctor places the implant and fits a temporary crown. This method has several limitations and is not suitable for everyone. It is most often used for front teeth to maintain an aesthetic appearance while the implant fully integrates. Once the implant has fully integrated (from 1,5 to 6 months, depending on the selected implant system and its position), the prosthodontist replaces the temporary crown with a permanent one.

Advantage — significant time savings and minimal intervention. Function and aesthetics are restored in the shortest possible time.

Disadvantage — a statistically higher risk of implant failure.

This technique is used in cases of complete or multiple tooth loss to restore the entire jaw in the shortest possible time. A fixed dental prosthesis is supported by four implants positioned evenly along the jaw; the two posterior implants are placed at an angle to avoid the maxillary sinuses. This method makes full-arch restoration possible even in cases of bone atrophy, without sinus lift surgery. The restoration is made as a single dental prosthesis with artificial gums in a healthy, natural colour. This helps conceal natural imperfections in the gum tissue and create an attractive smile line.

Removable dentures can replace all or multiple missing teeth. They consist of a base, a framework that imitates the palate, and a set of artificial teeth. The denture is retained by creating suction between the palate and the base. Its main disadvantage is the need for replacement every 3-5 years because the underlying bone gradually atrophies under pressure from the denture. After several years, the denture may become unstable or no longer stay in place on the jaw. Because the denture is bulky and covers the entire palate, patients may have difficulty sensing hot and cold foods and may also experience changes in speech.

The name comes from the German word “Bügel”, meaning “arch”, which forms the basis of the denture and connects the saddles of the framework that hold the standard sets of artificial teeth. These are conditionally removable dentures used for partial tooth loss; they can be removed but may also be worn continuously. The denture consists of a metal framework covered with acrylic, clasps, sometimes attachments, and dental crowns. It is securely fixed to the natural supporting teeth, so active periodontal disease must be absent. It is less bulky than a conventional plate denture and therefore offers better aesthetics. Its service life is up to 10 years.