Dental implants Szczecin

Dental implants - when do you need them?

If you have lost one or more teeth, there is a way to close such gaps - implants are the solution! Dental implants are a guarantee for restoring the full functionality and aesthetics of teeth. Implants make it unnecessary to saw off/grind down healthy teeth next to the gap. They can be used for individual gaps as well as for extensive tooth loss.

Implant-supported teeth are firmly rooted and look like your natural teeth - giving you the feeling of regaining your lost teeth. Teeth on implants are virtually indistinguishable from natural teeth. Well-selected and well-fitted implants in the oral cavity are practically indestructible. They are only threatened by periodontitis, which is referred to as per-implantitis or peri-implantitis in the case of implants (in contrast to the periodontal inflammatory processes called periodontitis). This is why hygiene and regular check-ups in conjunction with professional cleaning of deposits and tartar are so important.

Why can you trust us?

We have been offering implant treatments for over 25 years. We are a certified implantology center and Dr. Tomasz Cegielski, M.D. has completed the elite study of dental implantology at the J.W. Goethe University in Frankfurt with the academic title Master of Science in Oral Implantology (M.Sc.). The implants we use are accredited by the independent Clean Implant Foundation. This carries out strict tests on all commercially available implant models and manufacturers for biological, chemical and physical purity. MegaGen implants have been certified for their excellent quality and purity for the third time in a row! We are the first clinic in Poland to be certified by this organization!

Find out what our patients think!

The implants used in our clinic have been certified by the independent organization Clean Implant Foundation as being of the highest purity for the third time in a row.

How is a standard implant constructed?

An implant replaces the root of a tooth. An abutment (with a screw) is attached to it, and the actual tooth crown is only placed on this abutment.

The implant is initially held in the bone by the presence of a thread (it is screwed into the bone), which we refer to as primary stabilization. After 6–8 weeks, the implant fuses with the bone, which is referred to as osseointegration<a15 The optimum value is reached around 4 months after implantation (so-called secondary stabilization). The strength of osseointegration, i.e. the adhesion of the implant to the bone, is directly proportional to the area of adhesion of the implant to the bone. An interesting process is the fact that secondary stability increases after the insertion of crowns or bridges due to so-called bone training.

What types of dental implants do we use?

At our clinic, we use different types of implants depending on the patient's anatomy. Thanks to our many years of experience and knowledge, we are able to select an implant whose properties are tailored to the patient's gum and bone structure. This is why 3D imaging diagnostics, i.e. computer tomography, is an indispensable part of implant treatment planning. This allows the doctor to "look under the gums and thus deep into the patient's bone" in order to measure with millimeter precision how long and how wide the implant should be. In addition to the standard implants, we also use:

Standard implants - two-piece (biphasic)

This type of standard implant consists of a root part (which is screwed into the bone) and an abutment, which is screwed into the implant after osseointegration and onto which a crown, bridge or prosthesis is placed.

One-piece (single-phase) implants

One-piece implants are characterized by their simple, extremely stable construction. They form a single unit in which the abutment on which the crown or bridge is placed is integrated directly into the intraperitoneal part of the implant. Such a structure has many advantages for the patient - the procedure for its insertion is very often performed without cutting the gums, and the patient does not bear the cost of the abutment, which makes it a very economical solution, especially for larger numbers of implants (e.g. restoration of all teeth in the upper or lower jaw). We are very happy to use them when the patient's anatomical conditions are favorable.

Short and ultra-short implants

If there is not enough space in the bone for standard implants, very short and at the same time very wide implants must be used. Due to their greater width, the short implants maintain a sufficient degree of contact between the implant surface and the bone. As a result, they do not lose the power of integration with the bone (known as stabilization). At our clinic, we use short implants from renowned companies whose quality is certified by the Clean Implant Foundation.

Pterygoid/tuberculum implants

These implants are used when the posterior part of the jaw is not suitable for implant placement (bone loss) and reconstruction (e.g. with a sinus lift) is not possible for various reasons. We place these implants in the posterior part of the jaw, and they provide posterior anchorage for bridges. In order to insert them safely and predictably, CBCT computed tomography and the use of so-called computed tomography navigation as well as individually printed templates for the patient are necessary.

Temporary implants

Temporary implants (as the name suggests) are only used for a limited period of time and are used to provide temporary bridges and crowns for the duration of integration (usually 4–6 months) of the actual implants. They are also extremely helpful in severe anatomical conditions when bone and gum augmentation procedures are performed.