As advances in dental implant surgery have improved so has the success rates. Dental implants have been around for more than 30 years now and the success rates reflect this - up to 98%.
Some of the factors that affect the succes rate are Excessive Smoking and Drinking - this can in many case have a large influence on the success rate. It is estimated that excessive smoking and drinking can decrease the success rate by as much as 20%. Oral Health - the presence of peridontal gum desease means that there is an increased amount of bacteria living around the teeth which can often affect the dental implant success rate. Gum desease should be treated as much as possible before having implants placed. Dental Hygene - it is essential that good oral hygene is carried out after implants are placed. Often, especially where implants are used to replace the rear teeth it will become necessary to use a specail flossing brush to clean around the just exposed implant under the crowns. Failing to follow good dental hygene severely affects dental implant success rates and allows the same process that effects normal teeth to take hold.
If you are worried about your implants then make sure that the implants you select carry at least a 10 year guarantee though if failure to follow good dental hygene can be proved the guarantee will be null and void.
All our recommended clinics have contractual obligations to Smile Savers Hungary to uphold the terms of the guarantees unless there are sound and provable reasons to the contrary and they must have minimum terms as laid out
here.
Welcome to our site. In the pages that follow you'll find most of the information you need to help you make the right choice about travelling abroad for dental treatment. At Smile Savers Hungary we have limited our area of specialization to the one place that stands heads above the rest for dentistry,
Budapest in Hungary. In the pages that follow you can find out why that is, all about the clinics, essential information on dental
treatments including
dental implants,
dental crowns,
dental veneers for
Hollywood smiles and even a
free smile design service. You can find the
flight that's right for you, get useful tips on things to
see and places to
eat in Budapest, find out about our
services in detail, including
guarantees and
prices, have answered some frequently asked
questions or send us an email to answer some not so frequently asked questions. You can discover exactly what our
clients and the
press are saying about us & our recommended
clinics and check out the
latest news from Budapest (if it's in anyway connected to dentistry!). We also have some great deals and, from time to time, some tempting special offers. So take your time and look around, there's something for everyone.
We've Come a Long Way
Since our conception we have guided an ever increasing
number of clients each year, many through recommendation, along the very
rewarding process of obtaining the very best that Budapest has to offer.
First class clinics, top notch service and second to none support & after
care exactly where needed. We've grown in a rapidly expanding market
and to a greater extent played a dominant role in that expansion.
We have always strived to set ourselves apart from the increasing number
of sole-trader clinics offering their services in Budapest by representing
not just the clinics but also, and most importantly to us, the interests
of our clients, you.
Dental Implants are used as a permanent replacement for missing teeth. Titanium screws are embeded in the jaw at a depth identical to that of normal roots. Over the next 2-3 months a bone tissue bonds to the specially prepared surface of the implant. In the UK the cost of implant placing can sometimes exceed £2000 excluding all but the wealthiest of patients. In Hungary it is possible to complete the proceedure for less than £500.
Dental Implantology has recently fully come of age after at least three
decades of clinical trials. It has finally become fully accepted by a previously sceptical scientific community. Today, millions of successfull dental implants have been successfully placed as more and more people are finding out about the benefits of the amazing dental implant system.
The downside to dental implants for many people is simply the high cost demanded in most countries. At Smile Savers Hungary we have a the solution that brings the advantages of dental implants into many more peoples grasp.
Dental Implant Information
During the last 30 years the use of dental implants has
changed dentistry beyond recognition. Implants are no longer considered experimental
and it is equally rare to come across situations where they cannot be used
at all.
Following is a an extract of frequently asked questions about dental implants and associated subjects such as bone grafting which
is meant to serve as an explanation of what can be quite a complex subject.
During the period after the new teeth are fitted,
the success of each treatment stage will be the main factor determining
how the implants are performing. Once the implants and surrounding soft
tissues are seen to be healthy and the new teeth comfortable and correctly
adjusted, it is the quality of your home care and willingness to present
for regular maintenance reviews that will have most influence on how
long they will last.
When poorly cared for, implants will develop a covering of hard and soft
deposits (calculus and plaque) which is very similar to that found on
neglected natural teeth. Untreated, these deposits can lead to gum infection,
bleeding, soreness and general discomfort, just as can occur around natural
teeth. It could probably be said that implants much like teeth will last
for as long as you can keep them clean. Well maintained implants placed
into adequate bone can be expected to last for many years and probably
for your lifetime. However, just as you would expect conventional crowns,
bridges and fillings to need occasional repairs or replacements during
their lifetime, your implant-supported teeth may also have similar maintenance
requirements over theirs.
What
can you do if an implant does not work?
If an implant does not achieve or cannot maintain
a rigid fixation with the surrounding bone it will eventually become
loose and no longer be able to support replacement teeth. Commonly the
failing implant causes no discomfort and if there are enough remaining,
it may not be necessary to replace it at all. Failures may not always
be so easy to deal with and if you embark upon this type of treatment
you have to be prepared to deal with this possibility. Most treatment
providers will want to achieve failure rates much less than 5%, however
in practice this could mean that 1 in 20 of the implants placed might
not survive in long-term function. It is a good idea to discuss how your
treatment plan might be affected by the loss of an implant.
At Smile Savers Hungary we will go out of our way to
find you a dentist to suit your situation from our meticulously hand picked
selection of world class clinics. On top of that we can help you find cheap
flights, offer discounted hotels and apartments near to your clinic, look
after you whilst in Hungary to make your stay as pleasant as possible and
provide unrivalled after-care once you get back. All backed by guarantees
enforced by tailor made contracts drawn up between us and our recommended
clinics.
Taking the Next Steps
If you like what you see here and are interested in using
our services to get top quality low-cost dental treatment in Budapest then
take a look at our Budapest clinic. We have negotiated the best price and work hard to ensure your needs are met no
matter how complex. To book a London consultation call 0800 0470 842 or if that isn't suitable for you, as a special service, where relevant and at no extra cost,
you can send us your panoramic x-rays or digital photos and we can get you,
direct from the specialists in Budapest, a close to 90% accurate quotation within 3
working days so you have the best idea of how much you can expect to
pay without even leaving the country! What's more; as our client you are guaranteed
priority treatment in Budapest, so you can be seen even quicker. Whatever your needs you
can be sure we will go that extra mile to make sure your experience lives
up to your expectations and more.
See here for what people are saying about our services.