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Ce este aparatul dentara Invisalign?

Invisalign este metoda invizibila de a indrepta dintii fara montarea unui aparat metalic pe dinti.

Este format dintr-o serie de alignere dintr-un material plastic special, transparente si foarte suple, asemanatoare cu gutierele, fara a avea vreo componenta metalica (bracketi, arcuri, etc).

Fiecare pereche de alignere se poarta 2 saptamani cate 22 de ore pe zi, se scot doar atunci cand pacientul mananca sau se spala pe dinti. Trecand de la un aligner la altul, inca din prima luna se observa deja o modificare a pozitiei dintilor.Totul se face pas-cu-pas, saptamana de saptamana, pana cand se ajunge la pozitia finala dorita.

Vizitele la ortodont se fac o data la 6 saptamani pentru control si pentru a primi urmatoarele alignere. In medie, un tratament cu acest tip de aparat dentar dureaza de la 9 la 15 luni adica intre 18 si 30 de alignere, dar durata variaza in functie de severitatea cazului. Fiecare aligner este realizat individual prin tehnologie computerizata. Inca inainte de inceperea tratamentului, Invisalign ofera si o simulare 3D ( tratamentul virtual ) in care se poate observa evolutia tratamentului personalizat, de la stadiul initial pana la cel final in care pozitia dintilor este corectata. Asadar, fiecare pacient poate sa vada cum vor arata dintii lui la finalul tratamentului.

Invisalign este o metoda moderna si invizibila, o alternativa la aparatele dentare cu brackets si sarme.

Invisalign este un aparat dentar revolutionar, de ultima generatie, pentru copii si adultii care sufera de malpozitii : dinti strambi, inghesuiri sau brese dentare. Este complet invizibil, usor de igienizat si foarte comod de purtat. Este special proiectat si individualizat pentru fiecare pacient, garantand rezultate excelente. Fiecare aligner al aparatului dentar Invisalign este personalizat conform amprentei dentare a pacientului, cu ajutorul celei mai moderne tehnologii computerizate CAD/CAM si indreapta dintii pas cu pas, aplicand o forta controlata si constanta asupra lor, pana se aliniaza asa cum dorim. Ceea ce deosebeste acest sistem de aparatele ortodontice fixe este faptul ca reuseste sa controleze si timpul de actionare al acestor forte.La finalul fiecarei etape, numai anumitor dinti li se permite sa se miste, iar miscarile sunt stabilite de planul de tratament pentru fiecare etapa in parte. In acest mod Invisalign reuseste sa puna la punct un sistem de distributie eficienta a fortelor.

Cum decurge tratamentul ?

Pentru stabilirea planului de tratament sunt necesare in prima etapa un set de fotografii intraorale si extraorale, radiografii, un model de studiu si o amprenta dentara luata intr-un silicon de aditie special.

Amprenta este trimisa in Statele Unite ale Americii la prestigioasa companie Align Technology unde este procesata cu ajutorul unui dispozitiv optic 3D, iar informatiile sunt utilizate pentru realizarea tratamentului virtual ( un videoclip cu stadiul initial, etapele tratamentului si rezultatul final )

Pacientul poate vedea chiar inainte de inceperea terapiei, cum va decurge tratamentul sau si care va fi rezultatul final.

Dupa ce pacientului i s-au prezentat toate detaliile legate de tratament si el si-a dat acordul pentru inceperea acestuia, medicul specialist ortodont poate comanda alignerele- aparatul dentar propriu-zis.

La urmatoarea vizita la medicul ortodont pacientul primeste primul set de alignere transparente, care se potrivesc perfect pentru ca au fost create special pentru fiecare pacient in parte.

Medicul va explica apoi cum trebuie ingrijit aparatul dentar si cum trebuie pastrata igiena dentara. Este atat de simplu de folosit INVISALIGN, incat nu va influenta cu nimic stilul de viata obisnuit.

Vizitele la ortodont se fac o data la 6 saptamani pentru control si pentru a primi urmatoarele alignere. La una din urmatoarele vizite, medicul specialist ortodont va lipi cateva attachmenturi foarte mici din compozit pe dintii pacientului, care au atat un rol de retentie cat si de ghidarea aparatului dentar.

In plus, fata de avantajul estetic si al confortului, aparatul dentar Invisalign ofera o serie de beneficii clinice importante :
1. Tratamentele cu Invisalign sunt planificate detaliat inca inainte de inceperea tratamentului, medicul specialist ortodont putand aprecia cu precizie durata totala a tratamentului.
2. Riscul aparitiei unei afectiuni parodontale este minim, deoarece pacientul poate pastra o igiena desavarsita
3. Lipsa alergiilor generate de metalele din care sunt confectionate aparatele dentare clasice
4. O mai buna planificare si monitorizare a tratamentului cu ajutorul programelor speciale de software

5. fabricarea individualizata a alignerelor pentru fiecare pacient asigura o adaptare perfecta a fiecarui aligner astfel incat sunt eliminate complet orice tip de iritatii generate de puratarea aparatului dentar

Mai mult de jumatate de million de pacienti din intreaga lume au urmat un tratament cu Invisalign si majoritatea spun ca Invisalign ofera avantajele pe care un aparat dentar clasic nu le poate avea:

INVIZIBIL : alignerele fiind individualizate, se adapteaza perfect, fara a fi vizibile de la o distanta mai mare de 30 cm; este complet invizibil din afara

PRECIZIE : tehnologie inovativa, design personalizat pentru fiecare pacient, proiectare pe calculator

EFICIENTA : actioneaza din aprope in aproape aplicand o forta controlata si constanta asupra dintilor, pana se aliniaza asa cum dorim.

CALITATE : este un aparat dentar high-tech care se preteaza la orice tip de malpozitii

USOR DE CURATAT SI DE INTRETINUT : fiind un aparat mobil, poate fi scos oricand, ceea ce-i confera confort maxim pacientului

PERSONALIZARE : este proiectat special pentru fiecare pacient in parte, fiecare aligner este fabricat in mod individual cu ajutorul cele mai noi tehnologii

CONFORT : design individual, material de foarte buna calitate, ( alignerele sunt realizate dintr-un plastic special, transparent si rezistent

NICI O CARIE : pericolul formarii cariilor este complet redus, iar rezistenta la decalcifieri este maxima deoarece aparatul dentar Invisalign este mobil, pacientul poate scoate alignerele ori de cate ori trebuie sa-si faca igiena bucala.

PESTE 500000 de pacienti din intreaga lume au obtinut un zambet minunat cu aparate dentare Invisalign.

9 trucuri pentru albirea dintilor!

Zi de zi, fumatul, consumul de ceai sau de cafea dauneaza stralucirii dintilor nostri. Iata 9 trucuri care va vor ajuta sa aveti mereu dinti albi frumosi si sanatosi.

1. Bicarbonatul de sodiu este un clasic in ceea ce priveste albirea dintilor. Folositi-l aplicandu-l pe periuta de dinti care a fost inmuiata in apa oxigenata. Bicarbonatul de sodiu este un detartrant natural. Puteti de asemenea sa amestecati bicarbonatul de sodiu cu jumatate din sucul unei lamai, iar pasta obtinuta sa o aplicati pe periuta de dinti pe post de pasta de dinti. Folositi acest amestec doar o data pe saptamana. Lamaia va contribui la stralucirea dintilor vostri.
2. Detartrajul clasic facut la dentist va poate ajuta sa scapati de anumite pete care au aparut din cauza ceaiului, a cafelei sau altor alimente.
3. Anumite alimente, cum ar fi merele, telina sau morcovii, contribuie la eliminarea depunerilor de pe dinti, deoarece acestea favorizeaza saliva.
4. Ceaiul, cafeaua, vinul rosu, toate fructele rosii – murele, ciresele – strica stralucirea si culoarea dintilor vostri. Ca sa evitati aparitia unor pete, spalati-va pe dinti sau beti apa imediat dupa ce le-ati consumat.
5. In cazul in care fumati, petele maronii care apar din cauza nicotinei, sunt foarte greu de indepartat, deoarece acestea patrund pana in smaltul dintilor. In acest caz alegerea unui gel pentru albirea dintilor ar putea fi solutia.
6. Ca sa preveniti ingalbenirea dintilor, dentistii recomanda periajul lor regulat, care ar trebui sa dureze cel putin trei minute, dupa fiecare masa (cel putin de trei ori pe zi). Acest lucru va va ajuta sa va pastrati dintii sanatosi. Folositi bineinteles si ata dentara pentru curatarea spatiilor interdentare.
7. Exista de asemenea si benzi pentru albirea dintilor care se pot cumpara din farmacii. Acestea contin peroxid de hidrogen, un compus care este folosit si de dentisti in procedeul de albire al dintilor.
8. Pastele de dinti care au efect de albire nu au un efect atat de spectaculos, dar au avantajul de a elimina depunerile de placa dentara.
9. Microabraziunea poate fi eficienta in cazul colorarii superficiale a smaltului dintilor. Dintre metodele mentionate mai sus cea mai raspandita este albirea dintilor cu un gel pe baza de peroxid. Efectele sunt rapide, iar albul se pastreaza o perioada mai lunga de timp. Un astfel de tratament profesional pentru albirea dintilor este si LumiBrite, fabricat in SUA si disponibil si in Romania.

Albirea Dintilor

In estetica dentara, albirea dintilor nu mai este de mult o procedura dificila sau rara. Dimpotriva, chiar. Astazi, de la actori celebri si pana la oameni obisnuiti, toti vor sa aiba o dantura perfecta si apeleaza la serviciile stomatologului daca nu o pot obtine in mod natural.

In zilele noastre, exista pe piata o multitudine de sisteme destinate albirii dintilor – printre ele se numara pastele de dinti speciale, gelurile, benzile sau agentii de albire obtinuti direct de la dentist.

Albirea dintilor este in principiu recomandata persoanelor care au dinti sanatosi – care nu au fost deci supusi multor tratamente – si gingii fara probleme. Hipersensibilitatea dentinara si dintii cu fluoroze sunt contraindicatii ale albirii dentare.

Ea nu este recomandata nici pacientilor cu explozii carioase. “Candidatii” ideali sunt cei care vor sa scape de petele galbene de pe dantura. Cu toate acestea, procedura nu este indicata tuturor.

Metodele de albire

Pasta de dinti

In general, aproape toate pastele de dinti indeparteaza petele de la suprafata, datorita particulelor abrazive pe care le contin. Pastele special dedicate albirii au in componenta niste substante chimice cu efect de slefuire blanda, ce ofera o eficienta ridicata in curatarea danturii. Pastele de dinti insa nu pot ajuta decat la eliminarea petelor superficiale, ele neavand puterea de a actiona in profunzime, in lipsa unui agent de albire. Produsele profesionale de albire, pe care ti le poate recomanda stomatologul, contin peroxid de hidrogen (o substanta cu efect de albire) si ajuta la eliminarea petelor aflate atat la suprafata dintilor, cat si in profunzime. Trebuie sa stii ca pastele de dinti nu fac decat sa indeparteze coloratiile extrinseci ale dintilor. Spre deosebire de ele, albirea profesionala, executata in cabinetul medicului stomatolog, poate schimba culoarea danturii cu de la 3 la 8 nuante.

Benzile si gelurile de albire

Gelurile pentru dinti ce pot fi procurate din supermarket sau magazine de cosmetica au in componenta peroxid si se aplica folosind o periuta. In general, ele se folosesc de 2 ori pe zi, timp de 14 zile. Totusi, trebuie citite instructiunile inainte de utilizare, deoarece fiecare are particularitatile sale. Exista, insa, si o albire prin geluri pe care o realizeaza pacientul acasa. Gelurile respective sunt date de catre medic in functie de sensibilitatea pacientului (exista mai multe concentratii: 10-16-35%). Ele se aplica in gutiere (conformatoare de plastic realizate in laborator pt fiecare pacient). Cu ajutorul acestor gutiere gelul sta in contact strans cu smaltul si nici nu irita gingia pt ca excesul se indeparteaza foarte usor. Perioada de aplicare este de 5 zile pt fiecare arcada de la 1,5 ore pana la 6 ore, in functie de concentratie. Benzile pentru dinti sunt foarte subtiri si adesea invizibile, fiind acoperite cu un strat de gel pe baza de peroxid. Ele se aplica, in general, de cate 2 ori pe zi (timp de 30 de minute), pe o perioada de 14 zile.

Albirea dintilor realizata de catre stomatolog

In ceea ce priveste albirea danturii realizata in cabinetul stomatologic, ea este recomandata ca fiind cea mai eficienta, rapida si sigura metoda de curatare a petelor nedorite. In cazul acestei proceduri, produsul de albire se aplica direct pe dinti. El este aplicat cu ajutorul unei surse de caldura, de lumina sau de laser. Lumina si/sau caldura accelereaza efectul de albire. Rezutatele se pot observa in maximum 60 de minute de la efectuarea tratamentului.

Prin folosirea luminii polarizate, este indeajuns o singura sedinta pentru rezultate foarte bune. Singura metoda care ofera o finalitate multumitoare chiar dupa prima sesiune de tratament este laserul. Cat timp dureaza efectele albirii? Poate sperai ca albirea sa fie permanenta – nu este asa, din pacate.

Iar pentru persoanele care isi “expun” dintii fumatului excesiv sau atacului unor alimente sau bauturi ce cauzeaza pete (precum Coca-Cola, Pepsi, cafea), rezultatele incep sa paleasca in aproximativ 6-9 luni dupa tratament. In cazul celor care se feresc de acesti dusmani ai danturii, albirea poate fi pastrata timp de 12-18 luni. Gradul de albire variaza, in mod evident, de la individ la individ – fiind conditionat de factori ca starea danturii, natura petei, tipul de sistem folosit la albire si timpul in care acest sistem a actionat.

Diferentele intre produsele de albire cumparate si cele oferite de stomatolog

Aceste doua servicii au anumite puncte tari si puncte slabe, dupa cum se poate vedea din elementele care le deosebesc:

1. Puterea agentului de albirea dintilor

Dupa cum era de asteptat, produsele folosite acasa ofera un grad mai mic de albire a dintilor, datorat concentratiei de peroxid de hidrogen pe care o contin (intre 3-6%). Prin comparatie, albirea profesionala in cabinetul stomatologului se face cu produse avand concentratii situate intre 15-43%.

2. Masurile aditionale de protectie

In cabinetul sau, dentistul poate aplica pe dinti si pe gingii un gel special sau un “scut” protectiv, pentru a feri cavitatea bucala de efectele albirii. De asemenea, gelurile date de medic pentru acasa sunt testate si respecta anumite norme de protectie.

3. Costurile

Metodele de albire folosite acasa sunt mai ieftine decat cele oferite de un cabinet specializat – trebuie sa iei totusi in calcul raportul calitate/pret.

4. Proces supervizat sau nu

Utilizarea serviciilor unui cabinet specializat au mai multe beneficii decat cele folosite acasa. In primul rand, dentistul iti poate verifica intreaga istorie dentara si iti poate face o examinare dentoparodontala, punand intrebari si despe eventualele antecedente medicale – avand sanse mari sa determine cauza ingalbenirii dintilor, precum si metoda adecvata de albiree a acestora.

Apeland la un stomatolog, vei beneficia de experienta acestuia si va trebui sa vii la control de cateva ori, pentru a verifica daca au aparut semne de iritatie, daca respecti instructiunile sau daca procesul de albire dentara se deruleaza corect. Folosind metodele pentru uz individual, esti pe cont propriu.

Cine ar trebui sa se fereasca de albirea dintilor?

Albirea nu este recomandata – sau are mult mai putine sanse de reusita – in urmatoarele situatii:

1. Varsta nepotrivita sau sarcina

Abirea nu este recomandata copiilor sub 16 ani deoarece pulpa dintelui creste pana la aceasta varsta. Albirea dintilor pana la acest prag de varsta ar putea cauza iritarea pulpei sau sensibilizarea acesteia. de asemenea, albirea dintilor nu este recomandata nici femeilor insarcinate sau care alapteaza.

2. Dinti sensibili si alergii

Persoanele cu dintii sau gingia sensibile, cu gingii cae se retrag sau cu probleme dentare ar trebui sa evite utilizarea solutiilor de albire pana nu primesc unda verde din partea stomatologului. Tot la fel, cei senssibili sau alergici la peroxid (agentul de albire) sunt sfatuiti sa nu foloseasca aceste procedee.

3. Boli ale gingiei, smalt erodat, carii sau gingii expuse

Toti cei care sufera de afectiunile enumerate mai sus sunt, in general, descurajati in intentia de a-si inalbi dantura. Cariile se trateaza dupa albire, pentru ca eventualele plombe existente nu se albesc. Ele raman la culoarea initiala pentru ca substanta respectiva actioneaza doar asupra materialului organic. Cariile existente se protejeaza eventual cu un ciment si se trateaza ulterior, alegandu-se o culoare corespunzatoare noii culori a dintilor. In acelasi fel, albirea nu se poate produce in cazul radacinilor expuse, deoarece acestea nu au un strat de smalt care sa fie curatat.

4. Coroane, fatete si obturatii (plombe) deja existente

In acest caz, pericolul este reprezentat de portiunile care se vor albi si de cele care vor ramane la fel. Deci, de aparitie inestetica. Acest lucru poate fi insa evitat. Orice procedura de albire trebuie facuta inainte de repararea dintilor, pentru a nu aparea problema albirii neuniforme. intreaba dentistul inainte, pentru a afla ce strategie este bine sa aplici.

5. Asteptari nerealiste

Persoanele care se asteapta ca dupa acest tratament dintii lor sa fie de un alb “orbitor” ar putea fi dezamagite de rezultate. Fumatorii trebuie avertizati in special – in cazul lor, albirea va fi limitata, mai ales daca nu se opresc din fumat pe parcursul tratamentului de albire sau dupa ce acesta este finalizat. Ca exemplu, un grad rezonabil de albire – care sa dea impresia de natural, totusi – este putin mai deschis la culoare decat albul ochilor.

6. Dinti innegriti

In principiu, dintii galbeni raspund cel mai bine la tratament, apoi cei cu o nuanta maronie si, in continuare, gradul de eficienta a tratamentului scade, dintii cu nuante de gri sau movului fiind cateodata chiar imposibil de curatat. Nuanta de gri-albastrui cauzata de tetraciclina este ceva mai greu de indepartat, uneori fiind necesare chiar si 6 luni de tratament efectuat acasa (ori cateva sedinte la cabinetul stomatologului) pentru o albire acceptabila. Dintii care au pete mai inchise la culoare ar putea raspunde mai bine la altfel de tratamente, pe care este bine sa le discuti impreuna cu medicul tau stomatolog, pentru a alege optiunea cea mai buna – in cunostinta de cauza.

Riscuri asociate cu albirea dintilor

Efectele negative cel mai des intalnite sunt cresterea sensibilitatii dentare si aparitia unor mici iritatii ale gingiei, prima fiind intalnita in primele etape ale tratamentului. Ambele efecte neplacute dispar, de obicei, dupa 1-3 zile de la oprirea tratamentului sau de la finalizarea acestuia. Daca folosesti produse pentru albirea dintilor la tine acasa, consulta-ti intotdeauna stomatologul, fiindca el este singurul in masura sa iti dea sfaturi potrivite.

ALBIREA DINTILOR

Implant Dentar - expert Dr Luana O'Connor HappyDental Ploiesti

Implant dentar – implantologie si clinica de chirurgie Oro Maxilo Faciala

Pentru oricine lipsa unui dinte este o tragedie si ne face sa nu mai zimbim sau sa nu mai fim noi insine. HAPPY DENTAL iti reda incredera in tine si iti readuce zimbetul pe fata. Noile metode de inlocuire a unui dinte prin implant nu mai sunt de mult un lux ci o necesitate. Atasarea implantului se face printr-o operatie , pentru fiecare dinte lipsa cite un implant.
Pe aceste radacini artificiale se pot face coroane solo sau punti nu mai mari de 3 elemente sau in situatia in care nu mai aveti nici un dinte se pot pune pe 4-5 implanturi o proteza mobilizabila( avantajul pentru aceasta consta intr-o stabilitate excelenta –uitati de adeziv)

Informatii despre Implantul dentar MIS (.pdf)

SUNTETI DERUTATI SI NU STITI CE INSEAMNA UN IMPLANT DENTAR?
Implantul este un surub din titan pur ce inlocuieste radacina unui dinte lipsa deci este o radacina artificiala.

Iata care sunt etapele ce trebuiesc parcurse pentru a insera un implant dentar in os Prima vizita: 1.Se face anestezie locala ca pentru o extractie 2.Se face o incizie in gingie 3. Cu instrumente de mare precizie.se foreaza o gaura in os de marimea implantului 4 Se introduce implantul in os prin insurubare 5 Se sutureaza plaga A doua vizita: la distanta de 3-4 luni de prima, timp in care implantul este osteointegrat de organism- se adauga capacelul de vindecare care comformeaza gingia Vizita finala: 1.Se anesteziaza dinnou locul 2.Se incizeaza gingia si se inlocuieste capacul de vindecare cu bontul protetic pe care se va fabrica coroana

Implanturile dentare nu mai sunt un lux in ziua de astazi ci o necesitate. Ele se integreaza atit de bine incit ai uitat ca ai un dinte lipsa. De cite ori nu s-a intimplat sa iti ascunzizimbetuldin cauza unui dinte lipsa? Aspectul natural al dintilor , cit si o arcada dentara integra iti da incredera in tine afectind in bine atit viata ta personala cit si cea profesionala

Intrebare:
Ce sunt implanturile dentare?
Raspuns:
Un Implant dentar reprezinta radacina unui dinte artificial ce urmeaza a inlocui dintele lipsa de pe arcada. Materialul din care este realizat este titanul, material 100% biocompatibil. Implantul dentar este de fapt un surub de titan care este plasat prin tehnici speciale la nivelul osului maxilar/mandibular pentru a inlocui dintele/dintii lipsa de pe arcada.Terapia pe implante de obicei necesita cateva etape impartite pe o durata mai lunga de timp,in jur de 3-9 luni.Dupa aceasta perioada implantul este acoperit cu un bont de vindecare si o coroana provizorie care are rolul de a conforma gingia si a favoriza protezarea definitiva ulterioara
Intrebare:
Cine poate beneficia de un implant dentar?
Raspuns:
Candidatul ideal pentru un implant dentar trebuie sa aiba o igiene orala foarte buna fara boli parodontale precum si o stare de sanatate generala buna.
Intrebare:
Procedeul de inserare al implantului dentar doare?
Raspuns:
NU. Aceasta operatie este un efort de echipa intre tine si dentistii de la Happy Dental. La prima sedinta ne vei spune asteptarile tale iar noi vom face planul de tratament si vom alege un implant dentar in functie de specificul fiecariua.

Albirea Dintilor

Albirea Dintilor cu LumiBrite albirea dintilor USA Exclusiv

Recapatati-va frumusetea zimbetului natural. EXCLUSIV Sistemul de albirea dintilor in cabinet LumiBrite a demonstrate clinic o albirea dintilor de pina la 12 nuante in numai o ora si de peste 7 noante in 30 de minute. Compozitia lui unica actioneaza bland asupra dintilor prevenind orice fel de durere atit in timpul procedurii cat si dupa, Astfel dintii tai vor fi albi fara a fi afectati.

Intrebare:

Cine poate beneficia de albirea dintilor?

Raspuns:

Orcine.

Intrebare:

Este un procedeu care aduce vre-un prejudiciu dintilor?

Raspuns:

Nicidecum. Procedeul este sigur fara a afecta structura dintilor sau gingiile.

Intrebare:

Ce inseamna acest procedeu de albire?

Raspuns:

Intotdeauna este efectuat de un medic specializat. Pe dinti se aplica un
gel- LumiBrite. Cu lampa profesionala LumiBrite se induce
o lumina albastra care actineaza cu blindete asupra gelului de pe dinti rezultatul
fiind albirea acestora.

Info:

Albirea dintilor - Dinti albi cu laser LumiBrite USA

Albirea Dintilor – albire cu laser (plasma) LumiBrite USA este un Exclusiv tratament de albirea dintilor care la ora actuala face furori in majoritatea clinicilor stomatologice din SUA si Europa. LumiBrite este singurul tratament dovedit clinic care confera dintilor naturali o diferenta de culoare de 8nuante pe cheia de culori Vita intr-o singura ora.

Procesul de albire cu laser (plasma) LumiBrite USA se desfasoara de-a lungul a trei sedinte de cate 30 de minute. O astfel de albire dentara poate rezista si pana la doi ani de zile. Este important de stiut ca dintii au tendinta de a se recolora spre nuanta initiala. Perioada de recolorare cea mai evidenta este in primele trei luni dar aproximativ 70% din efectul de albirea dintilor se pastreaza pana la 2 ani in majoritatea cazurilor.

Teeth Whitening Lumineers

Connecting with Social Media

Connecting with Social Media

One of the key components of being an effective dentist is providing patients with the best dental care possible and providing the newest techniques possible subject to your budgetary constraints and your patients.

How does Social Media enable you to do this?

Social Media is where you are right now, a magazine in your hand or online is a form of social media. Facebook and Twitter are famous versions of Social Media as is MySpace and Blogger.

Does Social Media make you a better dentist?

They don’t but what they do is enable you to connect with likeminded people from all over the world and learn about their experiences and what’s happening where they are in the world. This is where Social Media benefits you and your patients.

I have been active in Social Media for about 9 months now and having attracted over 3500+ members to my Facebook page it has opened up enormous opportunities for me as a dentist, for example you are reading this column because Guident is a Facebook friend who wanted a European Dentists perspective on what is happening here in Europe. This has encouraged me to really look around at what is happening on the dental scene here in Europe and through this motivation I have been able to tap into new trends and new products for my patients prior to them arriving en masse in my market here in Romania.

For example through Facebook I have been given the opportunity to use a great product from Scheutz Dental of Germany, the product is called Temdent, which is a temporary crown mixture which enables me to make crowns for patients while they are in the chair and not have to wait for a temporary crown from the lab. Scheutz are also giving me samples of new products they are releasing in Europe to try and report on and I have also been featured on the Scheutz Dental website which helps raise my professional dental profile and my patients see that I am looking out for their best interests.

Dental product suppliers want to talk to dentists and Social Media enables them to talk to you more directly and also in times that suit you. They want your opinion and your views on their products and what else you think would be good for your patients.

Next week I will be receiving free samples of the DDMirror the newest innovation in dental hand mirrors which I am really excited about as this is probably the first advancement in this field of dental products in 50 years.

Social Media puts me in touch with these kinds of people and this enables me to acquire products for my patients before other dentists see them or hear about them and this keeps me as a dentist ahead of the curve.

What are other dentists and dental practices doing?

Different information from lots of different sources is the life blood of any dentist that wants to make his or her practice stand out. Using Social Media you can see what other dentists are doing in other countries. Have they developed a new way to attract patients? Does it work? Can you adapt it to fit your business model in your country? This is where Social Media enables you to see what is happening, what has been tried, whats successful and what is not.

Has Social Media helped me Dr Luana O’Connor of Happydental?

In short, YES!!!!!!!!!!!

It has helped me increase my business and increase my dental income. Prior to my entering into Social Media we had a good business. In the last 9 months we have added, a new dental practice, 3 new dentists, new dental nurse, dental sales manager and we now see how we can attract more patients to our dental practices. I have a new dentist starting in 2011 in our second practice and now we are looking for more dentists to join our city practice.

Social Media is to be taken seriously and you must also contribute to the information that is out there letting people know what you are doing, what you have tried and what has succeeded and what has failed.

Get CONNECTED!!!!!!!

Implant FAQ's

Question:
What are dental implants?
Answer:
A dental implant is a titanium metal rod which is placed into the jawbone. It is used to support one or more false teeth. In practice, both the false teeth and their supporting rod are known as ‘implants’.


Question:
Are implants safe and how long will they last?
Answer:
Implants are a well-established, tried-and-tested treatment. Over 95 per cent of modern implants should last for many years with the right care.


Question:
I have some of my own teeth. Can I still have implants?
Answer:
Yes. You can have any number of teeth replaced with implants – from one single tooth to a complete set.


Question:
Can implants always be used to replace missing teeth?
Answer:
It depends on the state of the bone in your jaw. Your dentist will arrange for a number of special tests to find out the amount of bone still there. If there is not enough, or if it isn?t healthy enough, it may not be possible to place implants without grafting bone into the area first.


Question:
Do implants hurt?
Answer:
Placing the implants needs a small operation. This can be done using a simple local anaesthetic, and sometimes with sedation if you are very nervous. Sometimes the dentist needs to use a general anaesthetic for complex cases. You will not feel any pain at the time, but you may feel some discomfort during the week after the surgery. This is usually due to having stitches, and the normal healing process.


Question:
How long does treatment take?
Answer:
Your dentist will be able to give you a rough timetable before the treatment starts. Usually the permanent teeth are fitted 6 to 9 months after the implants are put in, but many implant systems now allow the time to be as short as 3 months. Some teeth can now even be fitted at the same time as the implants (known as immediate implants) but you should check with your dentist to see whether these are suitable for you.


Question:
What about after care of implants?
Answer:
Your dentist may give you some pain relief after the surgery, or check whether you have them at home to take over the next few days if you need them. Your dentist may also prescribe antibiotics. Don�t smoke, exercise or drive for the rest of the day. Don�t rinse the area and only eat soft foods. However, it is important that you keep your mouth clean by brushing � but do not poke the implant site. You can use a chlorhexidine mouthwash every day during the first week after surgery (you can get these from supermarkets and chemists).


Question:
What happens next?
Answer:
The implants need to bond (integrate) with the bone after they have been put in. This takes at least 3 months in the lower jaw and 6 months in the upper jaw.

Sometimes the implants may be stable enough when they are fitted for the artificial teeth to be attached much sooner than this.

If you are having one, two or three teeth replaced, you may have a temporary denture in the meantime. If you have complete dentures, then you can keep wearing these throughout the healing period once they have been modified after the surgery. A healing cap will usually be placed into the implant site to protect the area during healing.


Question:
Are the teeth difficult to clean?
Answer:
No. But after care is important if you are going to have a long-lasting, successful implant. Your dentist should give you detailed advice on how to look after your implants. Cleaning around the teeth attached to the implants is no more difficult than cleaning natural teeth. However, there may be areas that are difficult to reach and you�ll be shown methods to help you. You may need to visit your hygienist more often but your dentist will be able to talk to you about this.


Question:
If I had gum disease when I had my own teeth, will I get it with the teeth attached to the implants?
Answer:
Yes, if you don’t care for them well enough. If you keep them clean, and don’t smoke, then you should not have any problems.


Question:
Can I take the teeth out if they are fixed to implants?
Answer:
Most artificial teeth attached to implants can only be placed and removed by the dentist. However, if you have complete dentures fixed to the implants by bars, then you’ll be able to take them out for cleaning.


Question:
Do the implants show?
Answer:
Your dentist will make sure that the implants won’t show during all normal movements of the mouth and lips. You will need to be able to see them, so that you can clean them properly.


Question:
Do I have an implant for each missing tooth?
Answer:
No, unless you’re only having a single tooth replaced. Normally, five or six implants are used to replace all the teeth in one jaw, as each implant can usually support two teeth. For a few missing teeth, two or three implants may be used.


Question:
What if I have an accident?
Answer:
Implants and the teeth they support can be damaged by an accident in the same way that natural teeth can. It is therefore important that you wear a professionally made mouthguard if you play sports that involve contact or moving objects. If there is damage, the teeth can be dismantled from the implant and replaced. However, if the titanium rod is damaged beyond repair, this part may be safely left in the jaw if it is too difficult to remove. Another implant may be placed alongside it to replace the damaged implant.


Question:
What happens if the implant does not bond with the bone?
Answer:
This happens very rarely. If the implant becomes loose during the healing period or just after, then it is easily removed and healing takes place in the normal way. Once the jaw has healed, another implant can be placed there. Or, the dentist can make a bridge, using the implanted false teeth that have ‘taken’.


Question:
Is the treatment expensive?
Answer:
Unfortunately, yes it can be. Your Implanologist will be able to provide you with a written estimate of cost. However, over the longer term, implants are usually a more cost-effective and satisfactory option. There are advantages to it, too. An implant to replace a single tooth avoids the need to cut down the teeth either side for crowns to support a bridge. Normal dentures often mean you can�t eat or speak well, due to the dentures moving about. But teeth attached to an implant don�t cause this problem as they are anchored to the bone more firmly than natural teeth.


Question:
Where do I get implants treatment?
Answer:
Talk to your dentist, so you can be referred to a specialist for assessment and treatment. Your dentist may already carry out some or all of this type of treatment and will give you the advice you need. Remember to ask exactly what treatment is proposed, what experience the dentist has in this work, the total cost of the treatment and what the alternatives are. Make sure you get a treatment plan, along with an estimate and ask if a guarantee is included in your payment. If you are unhappy with any of the answers you get then do ask for a second opinion. You will be spending a lot of time, effort and money, so you must be sure that you know what you are getting at the end of treatment.

Dr Luana O'Connor
CEO of HappyDental Romania
www.happydental.ro

Dental Insurance vs. HappyDental Plans

HappyDental -Dental Health – Insurance vs. Discount Plans

The days are long gone when people with decent jobs were offered medical or dental insurances as part of their employment package. This is not the case anymore; small businesses just cannot afford it. So when it comes down to your dental health, what should you decide: dental insurance or dental discount plan?

Dental insurance policies, nowadays, are too expensive for the average Romanian to buy. They do not have the financial means to meet the requirements of the policies due to their very high premiums. Moreover, dental insurance does not cover any of your free existing condition. Like for instance, the automobile insurance, the insurers take a good look of your vehicle and mark any of the fault it may have so they cannot be tricked into covering for it. Similarly, dental cover plan only includes any issue that might result after the insurance has been bought. Moreover, the waiting period to get covered and your issue to be taken care of can take as long as six months to up to a year. In addition, dental plans are more maintenance oriented; the local dentists may take care of your tooth cleaning and give you a fluoride treatment in order to save future complications which may cost even more money. This is also known as preventive maintenance.

However, HappyDental Plan provides a completely different side of the story. HappyDental Plan provides you with discount, from up to 10 percent to 60 percent. All the HappyDental dentists are part of this plan and are highly qualified. HappyDental Plan covers any pre existing condition that you might have, whether it is a simple procedure such as cleaning or a complicated procedure such as dental implant. Also there is no waiting period; it’s almost like the ‘pay as you go’ service. Furthermore, HappyDental Plan is extremely affordable. HappyDental Plan is 399Ron about €100.00 for a year for an individual and 599RON about €150.00 for a Family Membership for a year. All the dentists at HappyDental and all the procedures are covered by the HappyDental Plan. HappyDental Plan has made dental treatment affordable for the not-so-rich Romanian citizen, so now you can all cast away your worries and enjoy these inexpensive plans. Just be sure to also check out what HappyDental Plan can do for you, your family and your employees.

Dental Partnerships Romanian Style

Dental Partnerships Romanian Style:

In Romania dentists finish their training with one goal in their mind and that is to open their own dental clinic. This was ok in the past but today this is not the way forward for most dentists.

When you start a clinic on your own you have to do everything!!

You have to do EVERYTHING!!

With this burden on your back you will achieve some success but not your true potential as a dentist or a businessperson. There will be the lucky few who have tremendous success but this will not happen for the majority. I am lucky in the fact that my partner is a hugely supportive person and a positive contributor to my business success in all areas of my practice, from marketing to finding new dental products for me to striking deals with international suppliers and introducing never before seen products and services here in Romania.

So how do we develop in Romania the future of dental practices?

Cost savings
The most tangible benefit of partnered dental practices is cost savings realized through group buying/negotiating power.

"We are an advocate for the dentist. We have a department that evaluates products to see what works best for the needs of the dental office and then, when we choose one, for example, a teeth whitening product, we get a deal. We know what works and we get the best pricing on a product. It can be as simple as negotiating volume pricing for dental supplies or testing and sourcing various dental laboratories," Dr Luana O'Connor, Clinical Director of HappyDental Group. "Our goal is to achieve cost saving for the dentist and the patient.

Centralising

Another way this structure can help cut down costs is by centralizing marketing work such as Social Media, Patient Programmes and National Advertising Campaigns. HappyDental Group for example, is offering a partner opportunity created around the idea that dentists should be dentists, focused on matching the HappyDental Group success', with highly skilled, carefully selected dental practitioners in Romania.

HappyDental Groups marketing strategy is geared around the dentists needs and wants with the only goal being creating new patients for them and creating loyalty from thos patients for that HappyDental Group Partner.

Benefits

Key issues for dentists is giving up their independence or the fear of corporate mandates telling them what to do and how to do it.
HappyDental Group has developed a partnership programme for independent dentists to benefit from the HappyDental Branding but not be an employee of HappyDental Group.

By partnering with the HappyDental Group you will have access to:

Centralised Buying Opportunities
New Dental Products
HappyDental Plan
Online Marketing Strategies

Is this the year to go corporate?
So are the economic factors at play in 2010 enough of a motivation to reconsider a dental partnership option? Not surprisingly, most of the independent dentists in question think, "Yes!" but with different reasons.

HappyDental Group is developing this programme to help dentists achieve their ultimate potential and benefit the patients of all its partners.

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Dental Tourism

International Patients and Dental Tourism

One of the key parts of our business we intend to grow over the next five years is the dental tourist.

This week we have started to see a solid start to our marketing initiative with a patient flying in from Italy to do some dental work the patient deemed essential to his well being mentally and physically.

The patient contacted our dental practice last week explaining what he felt was needed to be done after consulting a dentist locally where he resides. We discussed via email and eventually by telephone what was required. I explained to him in writing what we would require before we could treat him.

We required from the patient:

1 x Panoramic X-Ray

1 x Local dental advice

1 x Blood Analysis proof of no blood related diseases

1 x medical practitioner declaring the patient of good health and no ongoing medical conditions including heart, circulation or blood problems

1 x list of current medications being taken

The patient emailed all the required documentation so we could make sure all the possible problems could be coped with should the need arise.

Our suggestion for the patient was the following:

2 x Implants

5 x Amalgam Replacements

1 x root canal

1 x extraction

General Cleaning and gum treatment

We organised several hotels for the patient to choose from and we also organised the transfers for the patient while he was here.

Once we had agreed all with the patient he booked his flight in for a lunchtime arrival and a following evening departure.

When the patient arrived the first thing we did was to have x-rays done locally followed by our first consult where we confirmed the work that would be required and commenced immediately on the removal of the amalgam to be replaced with suitable more aesthetically pleasing fillings.

This work was able to be completed in a timely fashion but we found that one of the potential filling replacements might be unwise as the amount used was quite large so we decided to leave for later in the procedure list so the patient could decide.

After this we undertook the root canal which was fairly straightforward and was completed quickly.

As we completed the first stage of the works that had been planned the patient took a break for 90 minutes to go for some fresh air and a rest at his hotel.

Part two of the procedures was the placement of two implants in the lower jaw. We prepared for the implant surgery in the approved fashion as required by local law with all wearing surgical clean suits to minimise the risks of infection while completing the implant procedure.

The implants procedure went smoothly, as we all know this is not always the case but we were confident having examined the patients initial x-rays and x-rays done locally we had a strong jaw to work with and good bone density, so we were able to place the to implants with little difficulty or procedural problems.

After the finishing of the implant placements the patient was dispatched to the hotel to rest and recover from a long day in the chair and the surgical procedures he had undergone that day. The patient was also given 7 days of antibiotics to minimise any risk of post surgical infection. The patient was also supplied with several contact numbers should he have any discomfort during the night.

The patient was picked up in the morning and returned to the surgery for the final procedure which was the extraction. This was relatively quick and simple as the tooth was in poor shape. Once the extraction was done we placed Bios Bone which will need 6-9 months to bed into the extraction point so the patient can consider an implant to replace the extracted tooth.

The patient was then kept under observation for the rest of the day with hourly checks to make sure the work that had been completed was settling in with no discomfort to the patient. Once I was satisfied that the work completed had been successful from the patients point of view and myself the patient was signed out and returned to the airport to fly home.

I then breathed a deep sigh of relief.

Dental Tourism is going to grow but it is also very stressful as a dentist to be involved with supplying this service as unlike traditional patients where you have time to organise work and stage it over a period of time dental tourists are usually on a strict schedule an they are looking for cost effective and timely procedures. This particular case went smoothly from both mine and the patients point of view but you can also have terrible problems when the patient expects too much or they don’t realise you can only put the mouth through so much stress before you over exert the healing capabilities of the mouth.

Educating the patients on what is possible and what is impossible is one of the key elements to providing a successful dental tourism offer to international patients. Managing expectation prior to their arrival is how you stop issues arising.

One of the key factors for dental tourists is savings to the patient. This is the highest motivation for dental tourists.

LUMINEERS - the painless way to bring out the beautiful, healthy, natural, permanently white smile in you. LUMINEERS are custom designed to give you the beautiful smile you've always dreamed of. Unlike traditional veneers, there are no shots, no drilling of sensitive tooth structure, and no pain. They're even reversible, so you have nothing to lose and a beautiful smile to gain. Plus LUMINEERS are proven to last for over 20 years, so your beautiful smile will be with you for years and years.

The LUMINEERS Difference.

While traditional veneers involve a much longer, more painful process that can take months, LUMINEERS placement is quick and painless. The traditional veneers are sometimes referred to as crowns or caps. There porcelain sleeves are placed over teeth through a process that can demand extensive and irreversible cutting away of healthy tooth structure. This can require multiple painful shots and many visits to the dentist with long appointments. Once teeth have been cut away, temporary crowns are placed on the teeth while the traditional veneers are made, which can take months. The temporaries are then removed, potentially requiring shots again, and the permanent veneers are placed. Sometimes additional appointments are required to ensure that bite is correct. In contract to traditional veneers, LUMINEERS don't require shots or drilling of sensitive tooth structure, and that means no pain. That's because LUMINEERS are ultra-thin so they can be applied seamlessly over your existing teeth in only two easy visits to your dentist.

What would you like to change about your smile? Crooked teeth, cheeped teeth, a Hollywood smile, spaces between your teeth, discolored teeth? LUMINEERS can do all that and so much more for you. Are LUMINEERS right for you? Changes are yes, the next time you come to see us or you would like to learn more about LUMINEERS feel free to give us a call on 0723623932

Dr Luana O'Connor
HappyDental

Self Confidence with Lumineers

Self-confidence is key when it comes to presenting the best possible version of yourself to the world. While a great personality is indisputably essential, it’s also difficult to ignore the importance of taking pride in your appearance – and few aspects of a person’s appearance can affect their confidence more than their smile.

Teeth that are straight, white, and beautiful can do wonders for your sense of self-esteem, while living with teeth that are chipped, stained, cracked, crooked or discolored can make you reluctant to smile, laugh, or even speak in public. For those individuals looking for ways to rehabilitate their smile, veneers may seem like the most obvious option.

Unfortunately, while they can give you a picture perfect smile, traditional veneers also have many different risks associated with them. That’s why HappyDental recommends Lumineers to our patients. These instant orthodontics are essentially an ultra-thin type of veneer that offers all of the benefits of beautiful teeth with none of the drawbacks that regular veneers can carry.

Here are a few of the benefits of choosing Lumineers:

While the process of installing veneers can be long, involved and painful, Lumineers are absolutely pain-free. You won’t be forced to endure drilling – or even a shot – during the installation process. You’ll be completely lucid and comfortable, as the instant orthodontics are simply bonded to your natural teeth and then set using light technology. This makes Lumineers an excellent option for those with dental anxiety or particularly sensitive teeth.

Lumineers also won’t compromise your existing natural tooth structure! While veneers usually involve drilling or filing down natural teeth, these instant orthodontics are made from a flexible polymer that can be made as thin as a contact lens, so it simply slides over your teeth for a secure fit.

Unlike regular veneers, Lumineers are reversible! This means that if you change your mind at some point or simply don’t like the look or feel of your new smile, you can always remove the Lumineers and return to your natural teeth. You no longer have to worry about making a decision that could potentially affect your life forever.

While veneers often require special maintenance and regular replacement, Lumineers have been clinically proven to last for upwards of 20 years! Unless you decide to reverse the procedure, your gorgeous smile will be yours for decades – with no additional upkeep beyond maintaining basic dental hygiene required.

The process of installing regular veneers can be a lengthy one, but with instant orthodontics, you’ll have your new smile in place in just two visits! First, I will make a mold of your teeth and help you choose a flattering, natural shade for your Lumineers. Then, on the second visit, I will be bonding Lumineers to your teeth. That’s all there is to it!

So get your Lumineers from us at HappyDental the ONLY dental surgery in Romania providing Lumineers today!

Have a great day!

Dr Luana O’Connor
Chief Dental Surgeon
HappyDental
Ploiesti
Romania

Lumineers for that PERFECT Smile

Hi Everyone,

Here at HappyDental we believe in dentistry being as pain free as possible. That is why we were the first dental practice and currently only offering patients Lumineers.

Here is why:
In the past, veneers were the only choice for people whose only option for teeth whitening was to have a veneer applied to their teeth. This method of teeth whitening requires anesthesia and some preparation being done to the teeth that could at times be painful, or at the very least quite uncomfortable.

Now that Lumineers are available, you can have your teeth coated with a super white porcelain without any local anesthesia and virtually no pain or discomfort and still have the same bright white results. Because Lumineers are so much thinner than conventional porcelain, they don’t require that your teeth be ground down at all as is required with standard porcelain covers.

Another plus side of Lumineers, is that they have been shown to last longer and resist cracking and leaking that has always been a problem with conventional dental veneers. They also cost less which is another thing that makes this new technology in cosmetic dentistry a far better choice. We can do more for your smile with Lumineers than just whiten your teeth, because they can also be used to close up gaps in your front teeth as well as adjust the alignment so they look straighter.

Tooth veneers can leave you with a bulky feeling and apearance to your teeth, but with Lumineers this effect is greatly reduced, because they are so much thinner than standard porcelain veneers. Lumineers also color blend so much better than the thicker veneers, because with thicker veneers colors are more abrupt due to their inherent thickness. Now more than ever there are so many more options for someone who is not completely happy with the way their smile looks and with these new painless procedures there is just no reason why someone should have a less than perfect smile.

So here you have more reasons to look in the mirror, jot down a few notes about you DON’T like about your smile then go see your nearest approved Lumineers Specialist like us and get that smile you deserve TODAY!