Dental implants

Tooth loss caused by trauma, periodontitis, tooth extraction or aging can seriously impair your appearance.

Regardless of the reason, a lost tooth must be replaced, and dental implant therapy is a long-lasting, functional and aesthetic solution that ensures a proper bite and a beautiful smile.

What are dental implants?

Dental implants are artificial replacements that are implanted into the jawbone to replace the roots of missing teeth.

A screw-shaped implant is placed in the jawbone where the tooth is missing, and an implant suprastructure is placed on top of it, on which a prosthetic abutment is placed, and on which a ceramic crown or bridge is then placed.

A dental implant is made of a biocompatible material that fuses with the bone because the body does not recognize it as a foreign body.

At the Bagatin Polyclinic, we use top-quality Straumann implants, which have a twenty-year tradition and ensure the best results and success of therapy.

When dental implants fuse with the bone, they function just like natural teeth. They completely replace missing teeth, restoring a sense of self-confidence and improving the overall quality of life.

We also offer Straumann SLActive® implants, which enable faster fusion of the implant with the bone and thus a greater chance for the success of the therapy.

Every Straumann implant is covered by a material warranty and guarantees the absence of any material defects or breakage.

When are dental implants used?

Implants are not only used for the loss of a single tooth, but also in combination with other teeth to support fixed or removable prosthetics.

In addition, installing a dental implant is a much better solution when only one tooth is missing, as opposed to repairing the deficiency with a bridge.

For a simple reason – it is not necessary to grind adjacent healthy teeth that would be the bridge supports.

In it you will find everything about the preoperative and postoperative period, preparation, procedure and precautions, as well as illustrations explaining each step.

ADVANTAGES OF DENTAL IMPLANTS

To replace a lost tooth, dental implants are the best solution.

Strong and sturdy, a dental implant completely replaces a lost tooth, and the sensation and functionality can be compared to a natural tooth.

Other solutions can lead to bone loss and can interfere with eating, laughing, speaking, and other daily activities.

They are made to last. Dental implants are a long-term solution. Traditional dental bridges supported by ground teeth last between five and seven years, and up to 10 years with proper care, but at some point they need to be replaced. Dental implants are a lifelong solution.

Keep your face shape and smile. With the loss of teeth, the face loses support and takes on a dilapidated appearance. Dental implants allow you to maintain the natural shape of your face and smile.

Preserve the bone. The empty space left in the mouth by missing teeth can cause additional health problems, such as loss or decay of part of the jaw. When it is not supported by natural teeth, the bone deteriorates, losing strength and rigidity. A dental implant is the only tooth replacement option that keeps the bone healthy by stimulating bone growth and thus preventing its decay.

Speak easily. Adjusting to dentures is often accompanied by difficulty pronouncing everyday words. This is not the case with dental implants, which, with the placement of a crown, function like natural teeth.

Protect your healthy teeth. Dental implants are placed in the jawbone, in the place where the root of a lost tooth used to be, without affecting healthy teeth. They also prevent healthy surrounding teeth from shifting, as is the case when an empty space is left in the place of a lost tooth.

Are you missing one or more teeth?

Do you have difficulty eating or cannot speak clearly due to missing teeth?

Do you suffer from uncomfortable dentures that fit poorly?

Dental implants are the solution for you.

A potential obstacle may be the amount of remaining bone, or the height and width of the bone ridge. In this case, an additional bone augmentation procedure is required to allow for implant placement in the jaw.

Good oral hygiene is imperative, as is having no health problems that could compromise healing (e.g. uncontrolled diabetes, chemotherapy/radiation after a tumor, etc.).

After the clinical examination and diagnosis , the oral surgeon will assess whether you are a suitable candidate for implant placement and determine the therapy in consultation with you.

The first step involves a consultation with a dentist. X-rays and CT scans will be taken to assess the amount and quality of bone.

At the Bagatin Polyclinic, all necessary diagnostic tests can be performed using the most modern devices, so that patients have the best view of their current condition.

Through a conversation with the dentist, you will be informed in detail about all the stages of implant placement and the stages that follow after placement.

A dental implant is inserted into the bone under local anesthesia, so the procedure itself is completely painless .

Experts at the Dental Center of the Bagatin Polyclinic place dental implants using the classical method.

The classic method of placing dental implants takes place in four steps:

• The first step is to remove the existing tooth (if it has not already been removed) and install a screw.
• The second step is a recovery period of 3 to 6 months during which the dental implant fuses with the bone (a process called osseointegration). During healing, if the implant has primary stability, a temporary crown may be worn. Once the surrounding bone tissue has fused with the implant, providing a stable foundation for the new tooth, a gingiva-former is placed on the implant to shape the gum for the dental prosthesis.
• The third and fourth steps occur one to two weeks later, after the gums have healed and shaped, when a superstructure is placed on the implant, on which the prosthetic work is placed. This achieves a top-notch functional, but also aesthetic solution. This method leaves plenty of time for healing between phases. Until permanent ceramic crowns (metal-ceramic or metal-free crowns) are placed, the patient wears temporary crowns.

After insertion, discomfort should be minimal.

There may be swelling of the face, as well as minor bleeding and swelling in the area of ​​the implant. In this case, it is recommended to use cold compresses.

If necessary, we will prescribe painkillers to reduce pain after the procedure ( Neofen forte, Ketonal or Voltaren)

For five to seven days after the procedure, your diet should be limited to soft foods.

The stitches are removed one week after the procedure, but the most common sutures used are those that fall off on their own, so removal is not necessary.

For postoperative wound hygiene, it is necessary to use soft toothbrushes and it is a good idea to brush the surrounding teeth to prevent contamination of the wound.

Good oral hygiene is necessary to bond the implant to the bone.

With proper care, a dental implant can remain in place for life.

We do not recommend rinsing your mouth the same day after implant placement, and we recommend that our patients refrain from smoking for a week after the procedure.

For a few days after the procedure, it is necessary to avoid Andol and Aspirin because they prolong bleeding.

Inadequate oral hygiene is the main cause of failure when placing dental implants, because in this case infection of the implant and the surrounding area can occur.

Such an inflammatory process can be treated, but in some cases it is necessary to remove the implant and repeat the implant-prosthetic therapy after recovery.

In rare cases, a dental implant may be rejected. The reason most often lies in the patient’s body.

The prices of dental implants in our Polyclinic depend on the type of implant being installed.

Additional surgical procedures may be necessary before implant placement to ensure the durability of the prosthetic solution and the implant.

The surgical portion is charged separately from the prosthetic portion due to the large number of prosthetic options you can choose from.

After a detailed diagnostic examination, our dentist will recommend the best option for you.

The prices listed are inclusive of VAT. The fixed conversion rate is 7.53450 kn for 1 €.

If you are interested in more information, you can contact us by email at info@bagatin.hr or by phone at 01/4610 225.

In cooperation with banks, Bagatin Polyclinic provides the option of paying in installments, as well as interest-free payments up to a certain number of installments.

You can check more about payment methods and the cost of the procedure in the current price list of the Bagatin Polyclinic: