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Implantology is the most advanced and promising area of dentistry, allowing patients of any age to successfully and reliably solve the problem of missing teeth.

Benefits of implantation

• restoration of a tooth or group of teeth without affecting neighboring teeth;
• lost teeth can be restored anywhere in the dentition and of varying lengths;
• possibility of installing bridges on supporting implants;
• ensuring reliable fixation of removable dentures using implants;
• allows you to remove excess load from neighboring teeth, which means preserving them;
• prevents bone atrophy at the site of the extracted tooth, makes it possible to maintain the level of bone tissue;
• the volume of an artificial tooth on an implant does not exceed the volume of a natural tooth;
• implants last many times longer than teeth under crowns;
• provide high-quality chewing and a beautiful smile.

An implant is an artificial tooth that is implanted into the tissue of a person’s oral cavity. The implant acts as the root of a lost tooth, in other words, it is the basis for an artificial crown. The history of implantation is very broad - to date, a lot of research has been carried out in the field of implantation, many designs of implants, and various materials have been proposed, and the interaction of materials with body tissues has been studied. Most implants are made of titanium. The choice of this material is based on its unique biocompatibility with body tissues, due to which implant rejection does not occur. In addition, titanium implants are a strong and stable material.

When selecting implants, an individual approach is very important - each case of implantation is individual, therefore, before performing an implantation operation, our specialists conduct a thorough examination and analysis of the condition of the patient’s teeth and oral cavity to draw up a suitable operation plan for him.

There are two methods for installing implants:

Classic implantation. Consists of three consecutive stages (three visits to the dentist, not counting the preparatory ones). The first stage is the most complex and time-consuming - an implant is inserted into the bone tissue in place of the missing tooth. This is followed by a period of implant engraftment, during which the implant becomes more densely overgrown with bone and soft tissue heals. If the upper teeth are implanted, the healing period is usually 4 months, if the lower teeth are implanted - 3 months. After this, the second stage occurs - the installation of an abutment, which is screwed into the implant and will serve as a support for the crown. Also at the second stage, an impression is taken to make the crown. And finally, the third stage is installing the crown on the abutment.

With traditional implantation. Under anesthesia, an incision is made in the gum, the bone in the area where the implant is placed is exposed, a hole is made step by step for the implant, it is screwed in, and the gum is sutured. After 5-10 days, the stitches are removed. After the implant has healed, after 3-4 months, a hole is made in the gum through which a gingiva former is screwed - a special element for the formation of gums in the area of the future artificial tooth.

Osteoplasty

With prolonged absence of a tooth or due to inflammatory processes, the bone loses its volume and properties. Our clinic’s specialists are able to cope with these problems using osteoplasty:

• guided bone regeneration
• open and closed sinus lift
• bone block transplantation.

Of almost all the ways to restore a missing tooth, an implant is the best choice.

Losing even one tooth is a serious problem for modern people. But there is no one tooth, several or all – dental implantation, the most effective prosthetic method, will solve this problem.

An implant is an artificial biocompatible titanium product that is implanted into the bone in place of a missing tooth. Dental implantation is a surgical procedure that is performed under local anesthesia. The implant is carefully closed with a mucous membrane, after which it takes root within 3–6 months. After this, a crown is installed on it, outwardly indistinguishable from a real tooth.

Today, Straumann Implants from Switzerland is one of the recognized leaders in the world. High level of Straumann implants and product quality that you can trust. Extensive research and 30 years of clinical trials with documented results. Excellent results - more than 95% of successful operations over more than ten years. The most widely used dental implant system in the world, with over 3 million implants installed. Unique implant surface that shortens the healing period (patented). Available in all regions of the world and supported by dentists and their patients in these regions.

Our dentistry performs dental implantation using the Straumann system.

Thanks to innovative developments in the Straumann laboratory, SLActive implants can be loaded after 3-4 weeks, instead of 3-6 months.

The main advantages of the STRAUMANN system:

• minimum survival time (from 1 day to 4 weeks);
• a negligible percentage of dental implant rejection;
• the possibility of operating such contraindications for dental implantation as smoking, diabetes, hepatitis, and bone atrophy;
• Lifetime Warranty is one of the developers of advanced dental implantation technologies.

Materials from STRAUMANN have a minimal degree of rejection, since the company, in its research institute, is developing the most advanced implantation technologies, minimizing the healing time of the STRAUMANN implant.

MIS implants from the Israeli company Medical Implant System have been produced since 1995. To date, they have gained enormous popularity in the medical markets of the USA, Germany, Italy, Great Britain, and other countries with a high standard of living. MIS implants are a true product of innovative medical technologies.

MIS dental implants are installed to replace missing teeth. And thanks to the use of modern medical equipment, the patient does not experience any discomfort. Dental implants will give you back your snow-white smile, self-confidence, and pleasure from food. Such operations are usually performed under local anesthesia. We are one of the few clinics in Riga that performs such operations.

Their advantages:

• they are made of medical-grade titanium
• the surface of MIS implants undergoes double processing - sandblasting and acid etching - this creates roughness on the surface of the implants and promotes good adhesion to bone tissue
• The latest developments in the field of biomechanics and osseointegration are used in the manufacture of MIS implants. This fact has a positive effect on the percentage of cases of successful engraftment, and it is quite high - more than 90%
• the range of sizes and shapes of MIS implants is large enough to be used for almost any clinical picture
• It is possible to choose any color for the implant abutment. Thus, you don’t have to worry that during a conversation or laughter, not only the crowns will be visible, but also the implant abutments shining through them

Misimplants are one of the first to appear on the prosthetics market. Israeli products are known for their quality, which is confirmed by many years of experience of technologists. The MIS implant is one of the most common in the world.

MIS implants are designed for patients with different characteristics, including those with minimal bone volume. This advantage of MIS implants allows you to avoid such a prosthetic procedure as bone tissue augmentation.

The MIS company uses the most modern metalworking machines and the most precise laser quality control systems to produce implants and components for the implantation system. This allows us to ensure the highest level of precision in manufacturing products and guarantee quality for the consumer.

In the absence of teeth, we begin to experience discomfort and inconvenience, problems begin to arise while eating and uncertainty when speaking.

Dental prosthetics is a field of dentistry that deals with the restoration of missing teeth and improving the functional and aesthetic characteristics of dentures.

In modern dentistry, prosthetics is no longer the long and painful process that it used to be; now prosthetics is a modern dental practice that allows you to restore teeth using the latest technological advances.

Our specialists provide all types and services of dental prosthetics:

• Prosthetics using the exclusive E.MAX technology - heavy-duty structures (lumineers, inlays, crowns, bridges) made from absolutely biocompatible ceramic mass from Ivoclar, ideally replicating the natural aesthetics of teeth.
• Metal-free ceramics based on zirconium oxide do not cause allergies or cellular reactions, crowns are much lighter than metal ceramics and have a natural appearance.
• Metal ceramics, including those based on semi-precious alloys or bio-gold.
• Prosthetics on implants: single crowns, bridges, conditionally removable and removable structures.
• Microprosthetics (ceramic inlays) – the restoration of a damaged tooth more durably and aesthetically than a filling. In many cases, this method allows you to avoid making a crown.
• Partially removable and total dentures, including those made from elastic masses.
• Clasp prosthetics, including those with micro-locking fastening.

Our doctors will select the most suitable prosthetic solution for you, taking into account the individual characteristics of the condition of your teeth and your wishes.

Uneven teeth, unsightly fillings, stains on teeth, or gaps between teeth can cause a bad mood or a lack of desire to smile.

Our doctors offer patients a modern and quick solution to this shortcoming - the installation of lumineers. Lumineers are one of the most delicate and reliable methods of dental restoration.

Lumineers are a new generation of ceramic veneers, the thickness of which is 0.2-0.4 mm. In terms of strength, lumineers are in no way inferior to veneers. Lumineers are made from the revolutionary exclusive ceramic E.MAX (Ivoclar).

Lumineers have many advantages:

• due to their strength and small thickness, lumineers allow you to either not grind your teeth at all, or to do minimal tooth grinding;
• painless procedure;
• made in two visits;
• color stable - do not change color even under the influence of strong natural dyes - tea, coffee, red wine, etc.;
• have increased resistance to strong mechanical loads and the effects of acids and alkalis.
• service life – 20 years.

There are many indications for the use of lumineers, here are the main ones:

• chips, cracks, worn teeth;
• old, ugly, large fillings;
• stains on teeth;
• large gaps between teeth (trema, diastema);
• incorrect position of teeth in the dentition.

Dental crowns based on zirconium oxide are permanent prostheses that allow you to fully satisfy the high aesthetic requirements for artificial crowns. In addition, zirconium oxide has a high degree of biological compatibility with surrounding tissues.

Crowns made of zirconium oxide do not contain metal and therefore take root even on the most sensitive gums. Zirconium oxide is a ceramic material with the strength of metal and the aesthetic characteristics of porcelain. Dental prosthetics based on it is an opportunity to obtain an exact analog of natural teeth, which even a specialist will have difficulty distinguishing during a thorough examination.

The creation of a metal-free crown occurs using CAD/CAM technology (computer-programmed manufacturing), which is fundamentally different from the manual casting of metal ceramics. The COD/CAM system ensures high precision in the manufacture of the prosthesis. Based on the impression, a model is made, which is scanned by a highly sensitive laser scanner of the Kavo Everest complex. Then, on a computer, the dental technician models the future crown, the cap of which is machined on a computer machine from a block of zirconium oxide. This method allows you to produce a product with maximum accuracy.

This technological solution for prosthetics has many advantages:

• The frame of the metal-free crown on zirconium oxide is white, and therefore there is no effect of the dark rim of an artificial tooth;
• The prosthesis allows light to pass through and creates the effect of a natural tooth;
• The material is hypoallergenic and surpasses even gold in biocompatibility. Clinical results confirming the hypoallergenic of the material are based on many histological studies: after six months of contact with ceramics based on zirconium oxide, no pathological changes were found in the oral cavity.
• It has a low thermal conductivity coefficient, i.e. does not react to hot or very cold food.
• Allows you to produce a frame with a thickness of 0.4-0.5 mm, therefore requiring minimal grinding of the tooth;
• Twice lighter than metal;
• The material is very durable (which means it will last you a long time), allows you to make bridges

The high degree of biocompatibility, strength, durability, and aesthetic appeal of the zirconium oxide frame makes it the number 1 material in modern dentistry.

The production of all-ceramic dentures is one of the most modern and promising areas of dental prosthetics. With high-quality and durable materials at the disposal of our specialists, it is possible to achieve impressive results in the field of aesthetic dentistry.

Ceramics is a very elastic and hard material that allows you to perform work of any shape. Ceramics are biocompatible. Combining the quality, high hardness, and excellent biocompatibility of ceramics, the result is a stable and strong material - denture ceramics, ideal for ceramic crowns and bridges.

The IPS e.max metal-free ceramic system has many benefits for the patient:

• Increased aesthetics, wide color spectrum, naturalness, and “live” light conductivity of the material.
• High level of strength.
• Minimal tooth preparation is required.
• Does not contain metal.
• Does not cause allergies.

E.max is the first all-ceramic system that includes both glass ceramics and zirconium oxide, which allows frames made from these materials to be veneered with a single ceramic – IPS e.max Ceram. Our specialist makes the decision about which material should be used, taking into account the requirements for strength, optical properties, and transparency.

Even with different lighting options, all ceramic crowns and bridges look very aesthetically pleasing and do not resemble denture work. All ceramic crowns and bridges combine all the best quality properties of ceramics as a material. And the result is reliability, biocompatibility, and beauty.

Modern technology “Kavo Everest” is a guarantee of a high level of aesthetics of dentures.

To understand how this technology works, it is necessary to have an idea of how a conventional metal-ceramic crown is made. First, the doctor sharpens the tooth for the future crown, and then, using an impression mass, takes an imprint of the teeth and transfers this imprint to the laboratory.

In the laboratory, the dental technician casts models from dental impressions and models the metal framework from wax and then casts the resulting cast in the laboratory. After this, the metal frame is processed and a ceramic mass is applied to it. After firing in a special oven, the crown is ready. This technique has several disadvantages - firstly, impression materials shrink. Secondly, during modeling and casting, small errors are possible, which, in turn, affect the accuracy of manufacturing the ceramic crown.

What is the significant difference between the new KaVo Everest technology?

After grinding the tooth, the doctor does not take an impression but uses a special dental scanner to scan the tooth and send the image to a computer, after which computer modeling of the future tooth frame or crown occurs, followed by the application of ceramic mass.

The main advantage of this method is the absence of shrinkage at all stages of manufacturing, as well as high biological compatibility, durability, and increased strength. KaVo Everest technology is a much more precise manufacturing technique compared to traditional casting methods. KaVo Everest is the most suitable method for those who consider aesthetics and high-quality workmanship to be the most important parameters in dental prosthetics.

KaVo Everest technology makes a doctor's work more efficient and flexible. This system guarantees the widest possible range of functions and technologies suitable for dental technology. Currently, KaVo Everest technology is one of the most advanced in dentistry.

As one of the options for dental prosthetics, we offer our patients elastic dentures, which, unlike traditional dentures, can bend without breaking. As a result, the strength of the prosthesis increases, and most importantly, the pain when worn is reduced. Elastic dentures do not cause any allergic reactions.

Due to their reduced volume and thinness, people get used to elastic dentures faster than traditional ones. Elastic dentures are used both to replace a single defect and to restore the entire dentition. They are successfully used by patients with stage I or II periodontal disease, because... their use prevents teeth from loosening. Because dentures do not cause allergic reactions, they are successfully used to restore the teeth of patients who are allergic to other materials.

The main advantages of elastic dentures:

• Aesthetics. The material from which the dentures are made is quite transparent and the color is very similar to the gum tissue, so it is invisible to prying eyes.
• The retaining elements of such dentures are dentoalveolar clasps, which are much more aesthetically pleasing than the metal clasps of traditional dentures;
• Quick adaptation to the prosthesis;
• Does not cause allergic reactions or toxic effects on the body;
• There is no need to pre-grind natural teeth;
• A softer and gentler effect on the gums, and therefore no irritation and inflammation in the area of the prosthetic bed;
• The material from which the dentures are made is very durable, so the dentures will serve you for many years;
• There is no metal in the design of the prosthesis;
• Simple and easy to use.

What pulpitis is known to many, since fairly intense toothache - a frequent companion of dental patients - is precisely the main clinical manifestation of the disease. Pulpitis is an inflammatory disease of the soft tissues of the tooth, namely the neurovascular bundle.

The most common cause of pulpitis is untreated caries. Less commonly, the cause may be retrograde pulpitis. It occurs as a result of infection entering through a hole in the apex of the tooth root. Pulpitis can also occur after tooth trauma. Under the influence of aggressive chemicals.

Modern methods of treating pulpitis are painless and make it possible to save the tooth. Treatment begins with mandatory anesthesia and cleaning of the tooth cavity. Pain relief is necessary for subsequent treatment.

Treatment of pulpitis is selected taking into account the cause of its occurrence, classification (acute, chronic, serous, purulent), the general condition of the patient’s body, and the presence of concomitant diseases. Acute pulpitis is accompanied by pain in the tooth area. The pain is quite intense and occurs due to the accumulation of purulent contents in the closed pulp capsule and compression of the nerve. The pain spreads on the face along the trigeminal nerve, intensifies at night when cold or hot food hits the surface of the tooth and spreads in waves.

If treatment of pulpitis at this stage has not been carried out properly, the disease becomes chronic, in which growth of connective tissue, pulp decay, and granulation are detected. In cases where there is no treatment for chronic pulpitis, the patient may develop periodontitis. Its treatment is more difficult, longer, and more expensive.

In our clinic, you can undergo a full range of diagnostics and treatment of oral diseases at the highest professional level.

Modern techniques are designed for increasingly subtle manipulations and require maximum visualization of the working field because you cannot predict the result by trusting only experience and intuition. Using a microscope allows you to provide better services.

Main advantages of the microscope:

• More accurate diagnosis of tooth condition;
• High precision of the doctor's work;
• Effective retreatment of canals;

Dental microscope in dentistry:

As a rule, a microscope is used in endodontic dental treatment. The anatomy of the root channels is complex. They may be very curved or have branches of different lengths and forms. Therefore, working with channels is complex and requires increased care from the doctors. The work of an endodontist acquires pinpoint precision. The usage dental microscope allows the doctor to work with the canals more accurately, and means making it as efficient as possible.

First of all, special lighting and magnification make it possible to see much more detail, including the anatomy of the structure of the tooth canals. As a result, it increases the effectiveness of root canal treatment. But most often I use a microscope for re-treatment of canals. If necessary, re-treatment and filling canals, a dental microscope allows you to:

• exercise careful control when unfilling root canals
• easy to detect the entrance to the root canals using gentle methods with the greatest
• preservation of tooth tissue
• see and close perforations in root canals
• detect hidden cracks

In addition to the use of the microscope in endodontics, its use is also highly effective in the production of prosthetic works and restorations. Magnification and additional lighting allow you to gain visual access to all areas of the tooth and carry out the most complex manipulations with high precision and unsurpassed quality.

Oral hygiene is a means of preventing dental caries, gingivitis, periodontal disease, and bad breath. It includes both daily teeth cleaning and professional teeth cleaning, which is carried out by a dentist. This procedure involves removing plaque and tartar that can build up even with thorough brushing and flossing.

We offer our patients the Air-Flow procedure - an air-abrasive method of cleaning teeth.

The Air-Flow system is used:

• to remove colored deposits (coffee stains, smoker stains);
• to remove soft microbial plaque;
• for removing tartar.

Tartar is removed using ultrasound, and soft plaque and food coloring deposits are removed with a water spray with the addition of mild abrasives (aluminum oxide, soda). The enamel is also polished, and plaque does not accumulate on such surfaces and is much easier to remove. Dental plaque is removed even in the most difficult-to-reach places without damaging the enamel. After this procedure, teeth regain their natural color and freshness.

The frequency of this procedure depends on the individual anatomical characteristics of each person and requires repetition, as a rule, 2-3 times a year.

To make the most quality examination at the dentist, you need a panoramic X-ray image. The photo makes it possible to carefully examine the places that are not always available for visual inspection by a dentist. In our clinic. We provide a panoramic X-ray service.

This method of examining the teeth and oral cavity allows us to determine the presence and localization:

• hidden carious cavities;
• periodontal problems;
• supernumerary teeth;
• impacted, that is, incorrectly developing teeth;
• damage to the tooth under a filling or crown;
• granulomas, cysts, and other benign formations;
• retentions in the early stages of development;
• problems in the paranasal sinuses (the cause of chronic sinusitis is also determined);
• tooth root lesions;
• interdental septa.

This type of diagnosis will allow you to immediately qualitatively assess the condition of all teeth, soft tissue, and bone tissue. Panoramic X-ray also helps draw up a comprehensive treatment and prosthetic plan.

The main ability of a modern dentist is to stop progressive lesions

tooth with minimal impact and preservation of surrounding healthy tissues tooth Visiting the dentist twice a year can help identify the disease's early stage and promptly prevent its spread, as well as avoid high costs for treatment in the future.

The average degree of periodontitis in most cases is not perceived by patients as a dangerous disease. They are concerned about problems such as inflammation, bleeding, and, especially, gum recession, leading to lengthening of the necks of teeth and corresponding aesthetic disturbances. Therefore, patients often refuse surgical treatment, which consists of several painful procedures.

The Vector system allows the entire primary intervention to be performed in one visit. This method is much less painful than traditional methods of treating periodontal diseases and therefore is perceived very favorably by patients.

Vector is the latest-generation ultrasonic system that allows you to remove deep subgingival dental plaque and prevent gingivitis, periodontitis, periodontal disease, and reimplantation. Tartar, bacteria, and plaque are removed to the very bottom of the paradental pocket, polishing the root surface.

The Vector system has proven itself in the preventive treatment of patients with gum disease. Due to the use of ultra-thin attachments, the procedure does not injure the surrounding tissues at all, and deep cleaning of the gum pockets helps to reduce them.

How the Vector system works

When using Vector tools, the only movement performed is linear, parallel to the root surface. A distinctive feature of the Vector system is the gentle removal of bacterial biofilm and dental plaque using indirect binding of ultrasonic energy. In this case, there is no damage to hard tissues and no injury to soft tissues. And thanks to the suspension containing microparticles, the efficiency of root cleaning is significantly increased. This system is excellent for cleaning teeth below the gum level.

The energy of the instrument is gently supplied to the periodontal pocket through the hydrosheath (hydrodynamic effect). The periodontal pocket is intensively processed and washed without the formation of an aerosol. During this process, the particles of the applied suspension work like toothpaste, removing soft and hard plaque from even the most difficult areas. This results in smooth, clean root surfaces and a significant reduction in bacterial counts, leading to rapid and successful healing.

This procedure is necessary for carriers of dental implants and simple bridges. Professional teeth cleaning should be carried out periodically, only in this case the principle of prevention of dental and periodontal diseases is observed. The frequency of visits is determined by the doctor, based on the individual characteristics of the patient’s dental condition.