If you have no teeth in the lower jaw, and are not yet ready for multiple implant placements, a conventional lower denture can be considerably improved with 4 implants placed beneath the front section - this is called an 'overdenture'. The same overdenture concept when used to treat the upper jaw, will usually require more implants as the bone is generally softer. Implant-supported overdentures, just like conventional dentures are still removed for daily cleaning, however, once back in the mouth, the implants make them much more stable. There are many options and every case can be dealt with in a number of ways. You will therefore need to talk to someone who has examined your mouth thoroughly, before having a clear idea as to what is possible.
Dental implants have to obey simple engineering principles, in that they must be placed in strong foundations with enough of them to prevent overloading. In addition each implant must be accessible for daily cleaning so that the biology of the mouth can be used to maintain healthy surrounding bone and gum.
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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
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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.
Almost all dental implants in use today are made
from titanium or titanium alloy, materials that have been shown over
many years to be well tolerated by bone. The terms 'osseointegrated implants'
or 'endosseous implants' are widely used to describe dental implants
that can develop and maintain a close union with bone in order to support
replacement teeth. There are many different implant systems available
and when competently used they can all deliver a highly reliable form
of treatment.
A dental implant is essentially a substitute for a natural root and commonly
it is screw or cylinder shaped. Each implant is placed into a socket
carefully drilled at the precise location of the intended tooth. If an
implant has a screw-thread on its outer surface it can be screwed into
position and if it does not, it is usually tapped into place. The main
aim during installation of any implant is to achieve immediate close
contact with the surrounding bone. This creates an initial stability,
which over time is steadily enhanced by further growth of bone into microscopic
roughnesses on the implant surface. In order to support replacement teeth,
dental implants normally have some form of internal screw thread or post
space that allows a variety of components to be fitted. Once fitted,
these components provide the foundation for long-term support of crowns,
bridges or dentures.
Bruxism
and Implants
Patients who have a habit of clenching or grinding
(bruxing) their teeth may be at risk of overloading their implants. For
most people bruxism occurs during sleep, which is why they are generally
not aware of it. Heavily worn or flattened teeth, chipped enamel edges
and/or regularly breaking pieces of heavily filled teeth are the most
common clinical signs of bruxism. The effects of bruxism need to be considered
during treatment planning and can be compensated for by placing additional
implants, selecting appropriate restorative materials and providing a
night time bite guard to protect the new teeth.
Hungary is in sharp to contrast to most European countries
in that it has a hugely competitive army of highly trained dental professionals
fighting for a relatively small home market. Competition has been stoked
further by waves of foreign clients initially crossing the immediate borders
from Austria and Germany in search of a better deal. Now, with the recent
entry of Hungary into the EU, it's marketplace has expanded and competition
has grown even more fierce producing some of the best clinics Budapest has ever
seen. Prices have remained constant and in some cases fallen whilst quality
and levels of service have risen sharply.
Hungary and specifically Budapest is now a world leader in dentistry. No
one else has so many highly trained and experienced dentists per capita.
Smile Savers Hungary
Unrivalled Service
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.
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