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We can’t always prepare ourselves for the situations we are faced with in life, however when it comes to patients who have planned to have dental treatment with us here at the Dentaprime Clinic, there are two ways in which you can prepare.

Firstly would be to research the procedure and understand the process which you will go through as a patient. Secondly would be to ensure that any necessary pre-treatment is performed in advance by an experienced practitioner, riot to you travelling to Bulgaria. Here at the dentaprime clinic we always ensure that if a patient is due to have oral surgery or implant surgery, they understand exactly what treatment will be carried out, and what the necessary steps of the procedure are.

“If the patient makes sure that he understands the process, they can remove any fears they may have about their treatment,” says Dr. Regina Schindjalova, head of Dentaprime dental clinic. “Understanding the process helps in dealing with their anxiety.”
By understanding the process, the patient is aware of what the treatment involves and can therefore ask any questions they may have before they receive treatment. It is at this time that a high quality and informative discussion between the clinician and the patient will take place, in which all possible questions are answered to the patients satisfaction.
In this day and age, with technology at our finger tips it is obvious that patients will look online for the knowledge regarding the treatment process, and there are many reliable sources out there, however just be careful with regards to whether the sources of information are reliable. Not all results that are listed within the search engines are reliable, and that is why it is important to ensure the clinic you decide to have treatment with is open, honest and has testimonials from people just like you about how their treatment went.

For an example of this please see:          http://www.dentaprime.net/Testimonials.html

The other type of preparation isn’t necessarily down to the patient as an individual, but ensuring that any pre treatment that is required is undertaken by an experienced dental professional. For example, the prerequisite for successful implantation and a successful bone graft operation,  would be to ensure that the jaw where the operation is to take place, is completely free of inflammation or infection. It is essential to ensure that there is no infection within the jaw before the operation takes place. This is because the risk of peri-implantitis or an overall inflammation on the open bone is too large and why we here at Dentaprime will only operate when we know the situation and that the patient has had all necessary pre treatment.

In the majority of cases, any unwanted, broken or damaged teeth would have been extracted and the jaw left to heal for a period of 6-8 weeks, this is to make sure the area where the implant will be placed has healed. It is only in very rare cases, extracted teeth and implants are used simultaneously.

“The Fast & Fixed procedure to be used in the implants immediately after extraction of teeth, takes place only in an otherwise healthy patient,” says Dr. Schindjalova.
We usually recommend patients to have any necessary extractions in their home country, by a qualified dental practitioner. The reason for this is it saves you time and money. The price of a simple extraction is still cheap and it means you do not have to fly to Bulgaria and incur additional expenses. Following the 6-8 week healing period, we can then arrange for you to fly over to Bulgaria and have the next stages of your treatment; being fully informed of the process and knowing that you are now ready for the perfect smile you have been waiting for!

Celebrity Smiles and our Desire to Emulate Them!

Tom Cruise realised the importance of a beautiful smile.

In todays society of celebrity and the pearly white teeth adorning the rich and famous, a good denture is no longer measured only by its function and fit, but also by its appearance. Many patients come to the Dentaprime Clinic requesting a beautiful smile with teeth as white as snow and these are the results they require if they decide to go ahead with dental treatment.

However what looks good on one patient, may not necessarily suit someone else. A patients notion of what they want is often characterized by the depiction of the rich and famous in the media. It is understandable that they too want such immaculate teeth and a welcoming smile, however sometimes forgetting that naturalness is a decisive factor for creating the perfect smile with a discreet prosthesis.

Often, this is the only point the patient takes into consideration.

“The important thing is the balance between the reality – that what can be implemented – and the notion that the patient brings,” said Dr. Regina Schindjalova.

The skills of dental technicians and doctors do not limit the implementation of a pearly white smile, . rather it is the circumstances that bring a patient to our clinic in the first place that may effect the smile they receive and what will suit them the most. Bright white dentures, for example, are not usually recommended; but a more natural looking smile

“Your position as a doctor must be taken very seriously. You must act as an honest and objective observer, but must also consider all factors. It is also important that the type and personality of the patient be included in the planning process, as this may effect the smile and dentures which would suit them best.”

Dental Technician Peter Meir in consultation with a Dentaprime patient

Before the dentist can make any decisions in regards to the cosmetic dentistry required, they need to discuss the medical history of the patient carefully, in order to rule out health problems.
Medical conditions can affect circumstances relating to the patients dental health and must therefore be considered; along with direct disease of the teeth and gums. The best example of a medical condition which can effect the dental health is diabetes.

Diabetes generally ensures that although certain interventions can be carried out, they may be limited. If such an illness exists it can increase the risk of periodontal disease to the patient . Acute periodontitis in turn prevents a possible implantation due to the increased risk of implant loss.

“An important factor in the planning of the restoration is also the functionality,” says Dr. Schindjalova.
“We must consider what is needed to improve the overall situation of the patients dental situation, not only aesthetic but also their functional.”

This means that we here at the Dentaprime clinic ensure that the dentures will fit perfectly into the patient’s mouth, therefore eliminating the potential problems a patient may face when biting, chewing or speaking. For this purpose, on the one hand, we use the conventional method of articulators. These are special devices into which the models of the upper and lower jaw of the patient can be harnessed in order to check the position of the ideal replacement of the denture. On the other hand, the specialists of the dental clinic Dentaprime also harness the progress made within the technology industry and work with the digital computer design. The two jaws of patients are scanned into the computer and the optimal placement of dentures can be simulated and calculated, providing an exact blueprint for where the dentures will fit into the jaw.

It is important to ensure that balance is maintained in the face, when considering dentures.

The final step is explaining to the patients, so they understanding, about the aesthetic implications of the new denture. This is a particular challenge for the treating physician, because it is not just about achieving perfectly results with the patients smile, but rather, how the dentures fit is also reflected in the overall picture of the patients face. This requires various factors to be considered, as the ratio of face to smile. Also the relation between the patients lips, whether the visible parts of teeth and gums need to be adjusted due to age, gender and personality of the patient. Dentures can significantly alter these factors, so a thorough consultation and professional implementation is of enormous importance. Otherwise, the dentures will ensure that the smile and the teeth look unnatural.

Dental technicians make sure that the denture is perfectly adapted to the shape, color and texture of natural teeth. “In order for the replacement is not unnatural acts, he must not look too perfect. Therefore, we work a little uneven, which are characteristic of the natural structure of the teeth, “says Peter Meier, dental technician master the Dentaprime dental clinic. “An in-house dental laboratory is a major advantage, it has to get to know the dental technician to the patient. He can make the color balance right on the patient and adjust the prosthesis to his personality perfectly. ”

The co-operation between the Dentaprime & the patient will result in the desired results being achieved.

The production of an outstanding dental restoration comes from cooperation between the patient, dentist and dental technician. The complex plan calls for an experienced team that knows exactly what it takes to achieve the perfect smile and that is why so many of our patients recommend Dentaprime to their friends and family.

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Risk Factors Prior to Implantation

The placement of dental implants can not be done unconditionally in every patient. Each individual case has to be assessed prior to treatment and both the dental and general medical conditions must be examined carefully ruled out, especially following impairments.

These include:
Bruxism
Disease and inflammation of the gums
Insufficient jaw
Poor oral hygiene
Pregnancy
Metabolic diseases
Alcohol, drugs, nicotine or drug abuse

” Before any procedures are undertaken, the health factors of the patients are always checked,” says Dr. Regina Schindjalova, head of the Dentaprime dental clinic.

“Only then we can give ourselves and the patients the assurance that the implantation will be completed to full satisfaction. If, during this testing process, we do discover a risk factor, we
remove it before we undertaken the implantation process. The artificial tooth root will eventually last a lifetime. ”

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Bruxism & Gum Disease

Prior to implantation, a number of risk factors have to be excluded, so the implantation can take place safely and successfully. Two of these risk factors are bruxism and diseases of the gums:

BRUXISM:
Bruxism is defined as the unconscious gnashing of teeth. The most common trigger is stress.

“Bruxism is problematic, because of the strong pressure of the jaw it creates abrasion of the teeth and leads to loss of tooth enamel. It can cause small cracks that promote tooth decay and
other diseases.” says Dr. Regina Schindjalova, head of the Dentaprime dental clinic.

Initially this grinding of the teeth has to be resolved otherwise an implant cannot be recommended.

“The forces that are generated during the grinding is tremendous. Loads of several hundred pounds can affect the teeth and gums, “says Dr. Schindjalova.
“Especially in the first days and weeks after placing implants. The implants cannot tolerated such a big burden, because they only need to grow.”

The likelihood that an initial implant, then re-implantation is very likely in cases where the bruxism has not been resolved first and we always advise patients to have the necessary pre treatment before implantation. The ideal treatment for bruxism is a splint. This can reduce the effects of the grinding and can be worn over implants.

DISEASES AND INFLAMMATION OF THE GUMS:
Disease and inflammation around the mouth are a particular risk factor for any impending implantation.

“Inflammation increases the likelihood of implant loss,” says Dr. Schindjalova.
“It can always spread to the area where the implant was placed. As the implant
just sits fresh in the bone, it can settle the inflammation in this area, attack
the surrounding bone and lead to implant failure.”

Therefore, the jaw must be completely anti-inflammatory and disease-free, in order to guarantee a safe and successful surgery, prior to implantation. This is particularly true for patients suffering from periodontitis.

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Could These Simple Problems Effect Your implants?

Before any implantation operation is performed, the situation in the mouth of a patient must be examined closely. There are several factors which may put the implantation operation at risk; these include:

Insufficient Space for the implant, if the jaw is not high or wide enough.
Poor Oral Hygiene

NOT SUFFICIENT SPACE:

The requirements for placing an implant within the jaw are very specific. A certain height and width of the jaw is essential to achieve primary stability. If the bone is not high enough, the implant would protrude from the jaw, and would neither grow nor be very useful. If the bone is not wide enough, the implant would not be able to hold onto the sides and therefore would not be stable. In the worst case scenario a bone augmentation and alternations to the bone are needed before the implants can be placed.

“By using the modern technology that we have, we can estimate exactly how high and how wide the jaw bone is.” says Dr. Schindjalova. “Where there is no substance, we perform a bone augmentation
before implantation.”

For this bone formation procedure, bone substitute materials can be used. In some circumstances the body’s own tissues can be used to prepare the jaw for the necessary implant.

POOR ORAL HYGIENE :

The importance of good oral hygiene is essential as poor oral hygiene can be an equal double jeopardy.

“The likelihood is great that the oral hygiene of the patients will not improve immediately. Even if the necessary measures will be undertaken by a prophylaxis assistant, “says Dr. Schindjalova.
“It is important that the patient undertake excellent oral hygiene methods for themselves and that this procedure is maintained, only then can an implant be used successfully. ”

Once a patient has learned to take the proper care of their teeth, they should also be educated about the consequences of poor oral hygiene and introduced to the techniques of tooth cleaning. Only after regular, positive performance reviews can implantation be undertaken. Once a patient has a good oral hygiene programme nothing stands in your way for receiving top class treatment.

INADEQUATE SUPPLY:
When considering implantation it is also important to treat the remaining teeth . For example, if there are insufficient crowns or fillings defective in the jaw, these should be treated prior to the implant so that they are in immaculate condition. Therefore when the implants have been placed and all the remaining teeth treated, patients will leave the clinic with a wonderful, bright new smile.

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A Motorcycle Accident leads to a Beautiful Smile.

Working together to create beautiful smiles!

Melanie V. was  24 years old when, during a motorcycle accident, five of her upper teeth were knocked out. Her dentist advised her to have implants at this time, however, this option was too expensive for the young woman. Instead, she opted for a cheaper alternative: a partial denture that is secured with clamps onto the remaining healthy teeth.

 

Initially, Melanie was satisfied with the denture as she wanted to save on the price of implants, however the young woman was also clear that she did not want to spend the rest of her life with a removable prosthesis.

“Implants are more natural and also act like natural teeth” says Melanie V.

After about a year Melanie V. noticed that one of the healthy teeth on which the clip was attached had started to wobble.

       “I could not imagine that the problems would  be due to the denture. Until that time, it had  always sat well and never caused me any problems.” she recalls.

When she visited her dentist, his diagnosis is made quickly: the tooth had actually become loose due to the loading of the denture. “The prosthesis was indeed a good alternative solution, but not ideal to solve the problems with the existing gaps in the teeth.” said Dr. Regina Schindjalova, Head of Dentaprime clinic in Bulgaria.

In some cases dentures can cause damage to the remaining healthy teeth. When wearing the denture, it may well occur that teeth become loose and eventually have to be removed, due to the minimal friction layers of the tooth enamel.

Melanie V. also received information regarding the possibility of bone loss. When the jaw no longer has a tooth, the surrounding bone can recede causing further long term damage.

     “My dentist informed me that the body breaks down tissues that it does not need and       that’s exactly what happened with my jaw bone. The prosthesis had not burdened the       jaw and thus the bone itself had receded. “

At Melanies’ request her dentist calculated a cost estimate for bone augmentation and implant placement. The cost estimate that she received turned out to be far higher than the young woman could afford, even taking into consideration her savings. At this she was upset and decided to look for alternative treatment.

Melanie found lots of information on the Internet, with many clinics offering bone augmentation and also dental implants. It was at this time, after searching for the most reputable of companies, that she found information about the Dentaprime clinic in Bulgaria and she decided to contact them for further information. The clinic have very helpful staff , speaking English, German and Bulgarian, all dedicated to help.

      “I feel i received good advice from the hotline. Everything was explained and was very        straightforward and simple.” said Melanie V

After she received the alternative cost estimate and plan from the Dentaprime clinic, she was very pleased that she could afford to have the treatment she truly needed. The clinic could undertake both the bone augmentation and the implantation and Melanie made an immediate appointment and took the first steps towards her treatment and to finally having her smile back.

“Dr. Schindjalova had explained to me exactly what they would do and what would          happen during the next steps of the treatment. I felt in good hands.” Melanie V.

Dr. Regina Schindjalova, head of Dentaprime clinic, explained how it was important that every patient felt comfortable during their treatment.

    “That’s why we use the most gentle methods of treatment. Larger bone reconstruction       is done with bone blocks, which do not require a second surgery on the patient.” Just       as with Melanie V.

A few months later,  Melanie V. can have two implants placed into the area where the bone augmentation was made. Then following a healing period of six months, a fixed prosthesis will be placed onto the implants giving her back a beautiful, natural looking smile.

When asked is she would reccommend the Dentaprime clinic Melanie’s response was very positive and enthusiastic.

      “I would always do so. The doctors were friendly, professional and experienced. They        have addressed my fears and have explained to me what they will do. Even at the            cost, there is nothing to complain about. In the end, I even paid a little less than the          quote I was first given. “

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