Dental implants for the elderly – are there any contraindications?

Dental implantation is a surgery performed on patients from the age of 18. Placement of implants is indicated after 60, 70 and even 80 years of age in normal health. General contraindications to dental implantation in the elderly are similar to other patients. Carrying out the operation in adulthood involves risks associated with age-related changes in the body. Among them are osteoporosis, marked atrophy of bone tissue, low immunity, acquired chronic diseases. The doctor selects gentle express methods of implant implantation. They are aimed at reducing the number of manipulations, rehabilitation period.

Are there age limits for dental implantation?

The minimum age for implant placement is 18 years old. Children have an active formation of the body, including bone tissue, dentoalveolar apparatus. In order not to interfere with the natural process, dentists choose delicate methods of aesthetic restoration. Minor patients over the age of 10 with par…

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Implant life span

Implantation is the replacement of a natural tooth with an artificial root, an implant. It is the only way to restore a tooth row that fulfills all the functions of natural teeth. Such treatment is expensive, so many patients are concerned with the question: what is the service life of dental implants?

There is no unambiguous answer, because the duration of use is influenced by a lot of factors. First of all, it should be understood that an implant is a product that consists of several parts. A titanium post is screwed into the gum, where it overgrows bone tissue and acts as a tooth root. The abutment is a transitional piece. It connects the post and the crown, the visible part of the tooth.

It should be borne in mind that the placement of a crown is not implantation, but prosthetics. The duration of use of crowns depends on the material, but in general, it is much shorter than that of an implant. For plastic - 2-3 years, metal-ceramic - 6-7 year…

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Zygoma implants: features and alternatives

What are Zygoma zygomatic implants and why are they needed? Let's take a look at both the pros of the system and the possible risks that patients should be charmingly aware of before deciding to have surgery.

The advent of implants has improved the quality of life for many people. Previously, patients had to make do with removable dentures that chafed, tended to fall out, and caused allergies.

Missing teeth lead to many problems:

Chewing function is impaired; gastrointestinal problems; jaw drooping, aging of the smile; changes in posture due to a shift in the center of gravity; decreased self-esteem.

Thanks to implants, hundreds of thousands of people have not only gained a beautiful smile, but have improved their overall quality of life.

However, there has always been a large group of patients for whom conventional implants are not suitable.

An implant is a titanium post that is screwed into the bo…

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Bone atrophy is the most common problem for implantologists.

February 19, 2014 Reading time ~ 1 min Number of reads: 9061

When a person loses teeth, the bone tissue beneath them atrophies. Left unloaded, it atrophies, shrinking in size. The process occurs actively in the first year after extraction. The cells of the mucosal cavity fill the space of the extracted tooth and block the growth of bone cells.

Causes of atrophy:

Gum disease; endocrine, infectious diseases; tooth loss.

Regardless of the causes, the patient wants to restore the aesthetics and chewing function of the dentoalveolar apparatus.

If gum disease is a dental problem, in the case of endocrine disorders, treatment begins with an examination of the organs where the malfunction occurred. If the endocrinologist finds no problems, then the dentist performs an oral examination.

How to stop bone loss

Stopping atrophy can be helped by replacing missing units of the tooth row. Ways:…

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阿尔法生物植入物(以色列)

在植入物的设计和生产方面,每家公司都有自己的方法。以色列 Alfa-bio Tec 公司注重简洁性和人体工程学。因此,Alfa-bio 种植体已成为商业领域最受欢迎的产品之一。25 年来,美国、加拿大和欧洲国家一直在使用这些产品。近年来,阿尔法生物植入技术在俄罗斯也很受欢迎。

公司理念

Implantation should be affordable and ergonomic - this is the motto of the brand. Alfabio implant system is suitable for all clinical cases. High-quality, reliable, user-friendly technology is the company's goal. This is achieved by a number of factors, one of which is the minimal number of components. One universal surgical kit is suitable for any procedure. At the same time, it contains everything from a basic set of instruments to advanced products for complex cases. This makes training much easier and reduces the cost of the work.

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Astra Tech Dental Implants (Astra Tech)

It's a story about collaboration. You know, there are times when two companies do good work. Good, but not outstanding. The products of Dentsply and Sirona would still be known in a narrow segment of the dental materials market if not for the merger. When the two solid middles joined forces, a real breakthrough was achieved. Investments in research and technological development increased dramatically. The result was new materials and innovative products. Astra Tech implants are one of such achievements.

During their development, special attention was paid to the interaction between the artificial root and the patient's body. Dentsply/Sirona have developed a unique system for restoring teeth that relies on the healing powers of the body itself.

Scientific research confirms that Swedish Astra Tech implants provide reliable results in the long term.

What's innovative

The developers of the Astra Tech Implant System have focused on finding …

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Straumann Dental Implants (Straumann)

When a small Swiss company produced its first implants back in 1974, no one could have imagined that this was the first step towards world leadership in implantology and restorative dentistry. Today, Straumann Swiss implants are renowned all over the world. They are favored by implantologists from all continents, because the products of this brand combine high quality, scientific approach and a full set of accompanying materials. Straumann implants do not just bring back a smile - they bring back self-confidence.

All of the company's products are based on scientific developments. Therefore, the company has many technological breakthroughs in the field of restoration and implantation of teeth.

Straumann implant models

Straumann in Switzerland is continuously working on the expansion of the model range to meet the individual needs of patients. In collaboration with the International Team for Implantology (ITI), new implant models and technologies a…

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Osstem implants from South Korea: system features

In 1997, the first Osstem implants were produced in South Korea. After 20 years, Osstem implants became the largest manufacturer of dental materials in Asia and took the 5th place in the world implant market. Products of this brand are not inferior to the best European implants in terms of quality, and in terms of prices belong to the business segment. In Korea, Osstem implant is the most popular brand.

The demand for implants is growing in all countries. This is due to rising incomes, an aging population, and a growing interest in health. More and more people want to improve their quality of life. Implantation can be the answer to these demands.

Osstem implants have received certificates from South Korea, USA, Europe, recognizing them as a world-class product.

Osstem representative office in Russia was opened in 2006. Since then thousands of people have had a chance to experience the quality of these implant systems in practice.…

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Israeli dental implants: prices and features

Israel pays great attention to the development of health care in general and dentistry in particular. Israeli dental implants, related products, surgical kits are used in all developed countries. To achieve this success, Israeli companies invest in scientific and technological developments, constantly improving the production of implants in Israel.

Types of Israeli implants

In Russia, Israeli implants Alpha bio, MIS, Adin, Noris are in demand. The products of each brand have their own features.

MIS implants

The mission of this brand is to make implants installation easier and more affordable. There are 4 models in the MIS product line. Two of them, C-1 b V-3, are tapered, and MIS Seven and M-4 are hexagonal.

The company regularly publishes research results that confirm the primary stability and high biological integration of dental implants from Israel.

Advantages

The company invests a lot in the design of their i…

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Korean dental implants: features of brands and cost

Over 20 years in the dental market, Korean companies have gained a reputation as reliable manufacturers. Korean dental implants have received international certificates of conformity. They are used in 80 countries around the world.

The most famous brands are Osstem, Dentium, DIO, NeoBiotech.

Dentium

The company released its first products in 2000, and now it is in the top 20 in the production of implants. Dentium invests a lot in research and development. This is yielding results. The company uses technological advances to produce implants with a success rate of 98%. Thanks to Dentium's developments, Korean-made implants successfully compete in the global market.

Features SLA coating. The surface of the product is subjected to double processing. First, it is made rough by treating it with aluminum oxide, and then it is etched with acid, creating micro membranes. This surface has hydrophilic properties and attracts blood proteins. Its surfa…
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