Many people still associate the words “dental implants” with a very complex and time-consuming procedure. However, with the rapid advances in medical science and more and more innovative techniques around the world, today patients can regain their smiles in just one day. One of the most advanced methods of doing this is the “All-on-4” implant method. Simonas Bankauskas, the founder of the CLINIC | DPC network of dental clinics, talks about it and what the new implantology looks like.
It is important not to delay for long
Tooth loss can cause a number of inconveniences. Often, these patients suffer not only from impaired chewing function, but also from a poor emotional state. Lack of teeth often leads to a lack of self-confidence and a number of complexes, which then have a significant impact on psychological health. As stated by Dr. Bankauskas, a dentist, if lost teeth are not replaced with new ones for a long time, healthy teeth are also at risk.
“Correct bite and smooth chewing can only be achieved with all teeth. Even the loss of a few teeth can lead to serious dental problems. If the lost teeth are not restored, over time the adjacent teeth slowly start to slip towards the resulting cavity. This can lead to a variety of bite problems and in some cases even the loss of other teeth. The jawbone is also at risk. It has to be constantly supplied with the necessary load that comes from chewing. However, when part of the teeth are missing, the jaw is not stimulated in those areas. Therefore, over time, the bone in the part of the jaw where there are no teeth gradually begins to atrophy. It is also important to bear in mind the emotional side of the situation: patients who have lost their teeth are often bothered by scrubbing, which makes them feel ashamed to speak or make new friends. They avoid smiling and laughing, which significantly reduces their quality of life,” says S. Bankauskas.
Teeth are restored within 24 hours
Fortunately, you don’t have to suffer for long when you encounter this problem. S. Bankauskas, who was the first in Lithuania to use the “All-on-4” method of implant placement, says that this method allows you to restore lost teeth in just one day. Patients arrive for surgery in the morning and leave the clinic in the evening with their “teeth” – a temporary prosthesis that does not look any different from their natural teeth.
The “All-on-4″ implant method allows teeth to be restored when a patient has lost absolutely all of his or her teeth, or when existing teeth need to be removed. This method is a real scientific breakthrough that allows us to restore a patient’s teeth in a single procedure. The restoration of the dental arch requires 4 implants on which a temporary fixed prosthesis is attached the same day. This is a comfortable and attractive solution that allows the patient to enjoy a new smile instantly. Once the implants have fully healed, after about six months, the permanent teeth are placed on top of them,” says the doctor.
According to the specialist, this method not only avoids complex bone augmentation procedures, but also makes it possible to do away with traditional removable dentures. They can cause pressure and discomfort when wearing them, do not protect the jaw from wear and tear, do not guarantee a good enough chewing function, and require a lot of care. However, with the “All-on-4” approach, a non-removable denture is fixed on the implants, which is stable and does not move when chewing, speaking or laughing, so patients avoid all these discomforts.
Lifetime guarantee
According to the dentist, implants placed using the “All-on-4” method function like natural tooth roots. The implants support the jawbone, stimulating it and preventing further loss.
“CLINIC | DPC” has been cooperating with “Nobel Biocare”, a pioneer in dental implants and the world market leader in implant and aesthetic dentistry, since the opening of its first clinic in 2009. The company has almost 50 years of experience in the field of implants, and its implants are now used by more than a million people worldwide. Therefore, patients at our clinic can be sure that they will be wearing implants of the highest quality. What’s more, “Nobel Biocare” also offers a lifetime guarantee on its dental implants, so there is no doubt about their longevity,” says Bankauskas.
All for the convenience of patients
By choosing CLINIC | DPC, patients can be assured not only of the highest quality of treatment, but also of maximum convenience and exceptional attention. The clinic offers a transport service, the conditions of which are discussed individually with each patient. Therefore, if the patient lives in another city, he/she is picked up from his/her home. The patient is then brought to the clinic and then taken back home after the treatment. Patients can rest in comfortable wards and are provided with meals on arrival.
To help patients manage their costs in the most convenient way for them, CLINIC | DPC offers the possibility to pay for services on a pay-as-you-go basis or through reimbursement by the Territorial Patient Funds (TLK). This allows a part of the cost of the prosthetics to be covered by the Compulsory Health Insurance Fund (CHIF). This reimbursement is available to people who have reached the retirement pension age, children under the age of 18, people who have been declared unable to work or partially able to work, and people who have been treated for oral, maxillofacial and jaw oncological diseases.
