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A beautiful smile is the best ally in everything you intend to do

Nice smile and first impression

How a smile affects a first impression?

At first impression, we unconsciously look for certain positive signs in people, and a beautiful smile is one of the most important. So the human brain can register a smile at 30 meters – in the crowd we will notice a person smiling much sooner than serious ones.

We also know that laughter relieves tension, anxiety and nourishes positive feelings. Laughter humanizes us and allows us to open communication channels and overcoming social difficulties.

The missing teeth are an eternal reminder that we are hiding our smile from others, and thus we have taken away the only chance to leave a good first impression.

A beautiful smile is an important factor in self-confidence: numerous studies have shown that a smile is the first thing we notice on a person we have just met.

A smile affects the overall aesthetics of the face and it’s the first thing people notice.

“A smile is part of the non-verbal communication we send to our surroundings and the way we express our feelings. It affects a person’s self-confidence and has a direct impact on mental health. ”

We single out a few statistics that show us how important a smile is at first impression

When meeting a certain person, as many as 47% of respondents first noticed a smile, then 11% of the eyes, and clothing was important for only 7% of respondents.

A smile is a prerequisite for beauty because as many as 85% of people think that people with beautiful teeth are much more attractive.

As many as 84% of them believe that a beautiful and pleasant smile is a necessary characteristic of an ideal partner, and 33% of respondents would not kiss a person with bad teeth. Also, 33% of respondents would not recommend to their best friend a blind date with a person who has bad teeth.

Research has shown, however, that white, healthy and beautifully spaced teeth make us more attractive. The reason for this is that human teeth are the equivalent of peacock feathers – they are a reflection of good health and genetics according to which we subconsciously choose a genetically quality partner.

In a face-to-face meeting, 55% of the message you want to convey gives a look and body language and a smile.

Smile and social contacts

A beautiful smile greatly facilitates social contacts: because of a beautiful smile, proper and healthy teeth, you leave a positive impression on other people. On the other hand, incorrectly laid teeth, their lack and decayed teeth at the start leave a bad impression on others. No matter what part of the world you are in, the culture in which you grew up, the reaction of the environment to the bad position of the teeth, their lack and decayed teeth is always the same. People with regular teeth are considered more popular, sociable, sociable, more attractive and happier.

“A beautiful smile creates a positive image of you: when your visual message is positive, the person you are talking to, psychologists say, will assume that your other traits are also positive.”

Today, when aesthetic dentistry has advanced so much, it is possible to have a completely new smile and be your own without that “burden” in everyday life, and with oral surgery specialists from the Medikadent Dental policlinic you can have a smile that will be your ally in everything you set out to do. Will make you look younger and more attractive!

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invisible braces

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What is invisible braces – Medikadent aligner?

Medikadent aligner is a type of modern mobile braces. Unlike the fixed braces, Medikadent aligneri must be taken out while eating and can more easily perform regular oral hygiene. The rest of the day and night must be on. On average, it takes between 9 and 18 months to complete the straightening process using aligners. During this time, users will switch out between about 18 and 30 custom trays, each of which bring the teeth into better alignment. With the advancement of technology, today it can do practically everything that fixed braces can do, with the exception of correcting the most serious anomalies.

The transparent brace is:

Invisible, patients can wear them all day, and in certain situations they can be taken off
Easy to remove when eating and brushing your teeth, thus enabling good and easy hygiene
Mild because there is no metal brackets and irritation of the mucous membranes of the cheeks and lips

“Noone needs to know that you are wearing braces!

With Medikadent aligners, a transparent brace, only you will know. ”

What does Medikadent aligner therapy look like?

The invisible brace is a set of transparent trays that are made according to precise jaw impressions with a special technology, and one tray is made for each phase of movement.

Trays should be worn 24 hours a day – removal is allowed only when eating.

Transparent braces are a great choice for straightening teeth in the upper, lower or both jaws.

The first step includes: orthodontic examination, taking accurate prints and photo documentation. The second step involves planning therapy and making Medikadent aligner braces. Each transparent brace, aligner, is worn for an average of 2 weeks. Depending on the curvature of the teeth, we offer packages from 5 to 30. When eating, the aligners are taken out and stored in a special box that you receive when handing over the appliance. After eating, brush your teeth and plastic and put the aligners back in your mouth. It couldn’t be more practical! What is the difference between transparent and classic braces? Both transparent and classic braces straighten the teeth in both jaws. Unlike classic braces, which, in most cases, are placed in both jaws, Medikadent aligner can straighten teeth in only one jaw or in both jaws. Medicanlig aligner is a completely transparent brace and thus completely discreet. It is much more comfortable to wear and can be taken out of your mouth when you want braces, and in the end you have a beautiful smile that will change your life. The transparent brace is intended for everyone who wants a beautiful smile with the most modern technology for both children and adults.

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Bone augmentation for implant placement

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What happens in the jaw when you run out of teeth?

Prevention of tooth loss is the basic starting point of modern dentistry. However, sometimes tooth extraction is necessary. Tooth extraction is an oral-surgical procedure, removing a tooth or its remains from the dental cup (alveoli). The tooth has to be extracted when, even after various methods of dental treatment, it’s still in a very bad condition or when the tooth is so damaged that it cannot be saved by any other therapy.

What can happen if you don’t replace a lost tooth?

The function of all teeth and their contact of opposite jaws is that the teeth maintain their constant position in the alveolar bone. If a tooth is extracted, it is very important to replace it with a prosthetic replacement because the loss of a tooth causes certain changes in the adjacent teeth. The gnashing of teeth, the distance between the teeth, the weakened bite, the speech disturbances, too, the stimulation of the bone ceases and in that part the bone begins to decay. Due to the improper load on the remaining teeth, they become movable and there is a load on the masticatory muscles, which results in changes and pain in the jaw joint. After the loss of a tooth, the adjacent teeth lean into the empty space, and the teeth in the adjacent jaw “grow out” and the tooth may move from the opposite jaw that was in contact with the extracted tooth into the toothless space.

How to replace an extracted tooth?

To prevent the consequences of tooth loss, it is necessary to compensate as soon as possible in order to establish optimal conditions for masticatory function. The healing period of the wound where the tooth was extracted lasts on average 4 to 8 weeks, and after the wound is completely healed, it is possible to start prosthetic work. Teeth can be compensated in several ways. The possibilities are various and can be solved with a combination of prosthetic replacements. The solution can be implant placement, fixed prosthetics (bridges and crowns) or mobile prosthetics (dentures or dentures on implants).

Tooth loss often leads to bone loss, but there are solutions for that as well.

Did you know that implant placement is also possible in case of bone deficiency?

Implants are a popular method of tooth replacement because they solve the functional and aesthetic problems, and they also function like natural teeth and can stop further bone loss in the oral cavity.

By regenerating the bone, we stop the retraction of the gums and the further decay of the jawbone, and thus the collapse of the adjacent teeth.

Tooth loss often leads to bone loss. If the bone under the gums is not high or wide enough, it is necessary to regenerate or upgrade the bone (augmentation) so that the implant can be successfully placed in it.

Using specialized materials and methods, transplatation can be done with patiants own bone or an artificial bone.

Depending on the types of materials and methods after bone augmentation, the regeneration time lasts from 4 to 6 months after which implant placement therapy can be started.

Sinus lift is an oral-surgical procedure to lift the bottom of the sinus in order to upgrade the bone needed to place dental implants. If a longer period has passed since the lack of teeth in the posterior region, jaw bone deficiency can occur. The sinuses, without the bone that holds them in place, begin to expand and occupy the empty space where the bone once was. Without a sufficient amount of bone, it is impossible to place an implant. However, if the sinuses have descended, it is necessary to do a sinus lift.

The goal of the procedure is to fill a part of the sinus cavity with biomaterial that will ossify over time and form a solid foundation for future implants. Such a partially filled sinus will not have any negative effects on the physiological functions of the sinus and the health of the patient.

Depending on the amount of available bone, sinus lift is divided into:

Small sinus lift
Large sinus lift

Small sinus lift

This technique is performed at the same time as the implant placement. The procedure is performed when we have enough bone volume to place the implant. Using a small instrument, the doctor will raise the bottom of the sinus to its starting position. An artificial bone is then placed as a transplant material under the raised sinus membrane along the existing bone. In addition to stimulating the formation of new bone, the graft will keep the sinus at the required height and after that the implant will be placed. Without this procedure, sometimes is not possible to place an implant.

The sinus lift is done under local anesthesia so the procedure is completely painless.

Large sinus lift

When a larger volume of bone is missing, a sinus membrane lift is performed with a lateral approach in the oral cavity. If the available amount of bone is sufficient for a stable placement of the implant, its implantation is performed at the same time. Sometimes a larger amount of bone is missing and a sinus lift is performed with a delay in the placement of the implant until complete ossification occurs.

This method achieves favorable biomechanical conditions for normal chewing function of food.

In our Polyclinic we perform bone regeneration:

Blood plasma (PRF)

Prf protocol for bone augmentation with the help of own blood plasma

In case of a lack of bone for implant placement, with the PRF method we can upgrade the bone and implant in a completely natural and safe way.

The process begins by extracting the patient’s blood, which is further processed using a centrifuge. Vacuette are placed into a centrifuge device, and fibrin enriched with thrombocytes and plasma are extracted. By separating the blood components, we get a membrane for a faster, simpler and safer outcome of implant placement in cases of bone deficiency.

This method is completely harmless and safe, where we use no artificial materials, only the patient’s blood. PRF increases the predictability of wound healing and regeneration potential of tissues.

Artificial bone

These are artificially produced materials of synthetic or animal origin. They usually come in granular form and are sufficient for bone augmentation, that is for the correction of small and medium bone defects that have occurred due to periodontitis, tooth extraction or some other reasons.

Sometimes it is necessary to combine them with autologous bone to achieve better osteogenic potential, leading to faster new bone formation.

Surgery using artificial bone is faster and less demanding for both the surgeon and the patient. As with autologous bone, there is no pain after the procedure and the postoperative course is pleasant for the patient.

Autologous bone

A bone augmentation procedure performed with pieces of your own bone that can be taken from the chin or the back of the lower jaw.

Autologous bone can be used in one piece as a bone block or in sawdust.

Autologous bone graft is still the gold standard in oral surgery because it possesses the strongest osteogenic potential. Certainly, the fact that it is the patient’s own bone plays a big role.

This bone augmentation procedure has almost no post-operative pain and swelling. Patients do not feel any discomfort after the process and have only positive experiences.

IT’S TIME FOR A DECISION TODAY!

Modern technology in dentistry has advanced so much that today anyone can implant and have a perfect and natural smile. Don’t delay your chance for the desired smile you deserve. Make a decision today and be happy with your smile in a short time.

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Fear of the dentist

Dental care Tips fear of the dentist

WHAT IS FEAR OF DENTISTS?

Fear of the dentist or more precisely the fear of the dental procedure will be recognized by many people regardless of age, gender, education, social status, profession etc. The fear of dentists affects men, women and children regardless of age.

Fear of the dentist can affect your oral health and thus your overall quality of life. The most common fears are fear of pain, fear of a needle or the sound of a drill, a bad experience from the past, a feeling of losing control, a sense of shame due to the condition in the mouth, worrying about the cost of the procedure and so on.

Nowadays, fortunately, a visit to the dentist is completely painless because all dental work today is done under local anesthesia, so that the patient feels comfortable during the procedure and does not feel any pain. Find a good dentist with whom you will build trust through conversation and who will understand your fear and help you overcome it!

“Even more then 75% of people in the world have some form of fear or phobia of dentists. In his fears, the patient is absolutely not alone. In recent years, more and more attention has been paid to this problem, and today it is possible to get quality and professional help.

In order to avoid such fear, it is recommended to visit the dentist regularly even before the need for any dental procedure ”

HOW TO PREVENT FEAR OF THE DENTIST?

Bad experiences are the most common reason why people are afraid of dentists. To prevent the onset of fear of dentists, it is first necessary to find a trusted dentist who understands the concerns and fears of patients, and who will be willing to listen to any problems, patient experiences, and perhaps their trauma with previous dentists. Such a dentist must have a lot of understanding for the patient’s fear and discomfort and must have a lot of knowledge to deal with such patients.

HOW TO OVERCOME FEAR OF THE DENTIST?

Fear can be overcome, but it is very important to be aware of it and choose the right dentist who suits you and makes you calm, so the visit itself is more pleasant than stressful. Not all dentists are equally successful in working with such patients, but in our clinic there is a team of experts who have extensive experience in working with patients who have fear or phobia. They are the ones who understand you and accordingly make a treatment plan that makes it easier for you to come to the dentist.

There are three methods to treat fear of dentists:

Psychological: refers primarily to the behavior and manner of work of the dentist, communication and other relaxation techniques that the dentist can use to overcome fear in the patient

Technological: implies technological inventions and achievements that make dental procedures simpler, shorter and less painful

Sedation: involves the use of medication to relax the patient

“Fear of the dentist is a reaction to a familiar and unpleasant experience that has happened to the patient once before and he thinks that this negative dental experience will happen again.”

WHAT ARE COMMON FEARS OF THE DENTIST

Fear of dentists can have various causes, and are very common:

shame for teeth that are in poor condition
lack of control and information during the procedure
odors of the office and medicines
sounds of dental equipment
pain during procedure
shame from unpleasant situations – tears, trembling, etc.

In some patients, it is possible that they will lose control of their reactions as soon as they pass through the clinic door. Nervousness in patients is quite normal, as is acceleration, sweating or tears. These are all reactions that most dentists encounter on a daily basis. A good dentist will know how to give the right words to the patient, calm him down and gain his trust. Communication is the key to success in this case too!

Here are some tips to help you overcome your fear of the dentist:

Identify your fear and when you become aware of exactly what you are afraid of, you can start working on a solution.
Choose a dentist who listens to you, respects your fears and with whom you feel comfortable.
When scheduling an appointment, emphasize your concerns and ask that the first appointment be just an examination and a conversation with the dentist
Take someone with you, a friend or family member, someone you trust and who is not afraid.
Familiarize yourself with the apparatus and instruments used by the dentist.
Ask your dentist to often explain what will happen next during the procedure.
Take a break when you need it.
Try some breathing, meditation, or relaxation techniques.

If the fear of the dentist turns into a phobia, seek professional help from a psychologist.

When you overcome the fear of the dentist or complete a particular dental treatment, reward yourself!

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Teeth whitening

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Why choose teeth whitening?

Your smile reveals about you and yours personality. A smile is the first thing people around you notice, and if it’s beautiful it gives you confidence and influences more open and better communication with others. Imagine all the good changes that a brighter, white smile could bring to you as well.

TEETH WHITENING WITH A ZOOM LAMP

Teeth whitening can be achieved in different ways and the result depends on the type of whitening. Bleaching with a ZOOM lamp gives excellent and visible results in one visit. Before you start whitening, your teeth should be professionally cleaned, treated and polished. Bleaching takes about 45 minutes. The procedure involves protection of the gingiva and mucous membranes, the teeth are coated with gel and immediately afterwards they are illuminated with a ZOOM lamp.

In this way, the gel is activated and maximum results are obtained. The persistence of the achieved tooth color lasts for more than a year. Of course, this depends on the consumption of food and colored drinks and also on oral hygiene. This method is very effective because the brightness and intensity are controlled by a dentist with the most advanced quality materials and equipment.

LASER TEETH WHITENING

Laser teeth whitening is one of the most popular treatments in dental offices. The laser method is very popular because it can whiten teeth from 4 to 6 grades. Laser whitening gives long-term results, also because it is a pleasant process that restores tooth color and improves the overall feeling of vitality of the teeth.

Compared to other procedures, this type of whitening is short and lasts only 20 minutes. Tooth sensitivity after treatment is not so prominent, which makes this method even more popular. The results are visible immediately after the treatment, and the teeth are visibly brighter.

TEETH WHITENING AT HOME, GEL AND CUSTOM TRAYS

The first step in this procedure is for the patient to come to the office to take imperessions for a custom-fitted trays. The patient applies gel to trays and wears it during a night’s sleep.

Because teeth whitening gel at home is lower in concentration than professional whitening treatment it takes longer but is equally effective: the patient should wear a tray every night for 1-3 weeks, the time of use depends on the shade you want to achieve.

WHITENING AVITAL TOOTH

Endodontic whitening

With internal whitening, the tooth is bleached from the inside out.

The avital tooth or “dead tooth” is usually dark due to residual blood or secretions in the dentinal tubules, so internal whitening is done on them, because the superficial (external) will not give the desired results.

Avital tooth whitening is performed with root canal therapy (if the therapy has not been performed yet, which may be the case when it came to trauma).

After the therapy, a cartridge of hydrogen or hydrogen peroxide is placed in the treated tooth and in this way the tooth is bleached internally – hydrogen peroxide decomposes into oxygen and water in a chemical oxidation reaction, and oxygen molecules as an active substance penetrate the tooth structure and whiten the tooth.

After a few days, the procedure is repeated (repeated until the tooth reaches a color with which the patient is satisfied). When the desired color is achieved, the tooth closes.

Temporary side effects of teeth whitening

After teeth whitening, temporary hypersensitivity to heat or cold, irritation of the gingiva and soft tissues may occur. However, by using new techniques and materials such side effects are minimized and disappear after a few days.

Reasons for teeth whitening:

The smile is up to 8 shades whiter
The whiteness effect lasts up to 2 years
It does not damage the enamel

What should you stay away from after teeth whitening?

Enamel (tooth) pores are more open due to the action of the gel and thus more sensitive to the re-reception of molecules that cause dark color. For the first two weeks, you should avoid or reduce your intake of coffee, red wine, dark fruit juices, black tea and cigarettes.

Durability of bleaching results?

This is completely individual and depends mostly on habits. In principle, the color lasts for several years and then slowly “disappears”. By regularly cleaning the teeth tartar, sandblasting and changing life habits, it is possible to keep the whiteness for a very long time.

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Periodontitis

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What is peridontitis and what are it’s causes?

Periodontology is a special branch of dental medicine that deals with the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases that affect the periodontium.

Periodontal diseases begin with the accumulation of pathogenic bacteria in the tissues of the oral cavity. Deposits of bacterial plaque and tartar in the space between the gingiva and teeth (periodontal pocket) lead to chronic inflammation that destroys the supporting tissues of the teeth.

Periodontal diseases can be divided into two major groups: gingivitis and periodontitis.

Periodontitis is a chronic infection that affects the gums and the bone that supports the teeth, which can lead to tooth loss.

Periodontitis is caused by millions of bacteria, which live in our mouths and multiply due to poor hygiene. Statistics show that 30% to 40% of people suffer from this disease, which is also one of the most common causes of tooth loss in adults.

Periodontitis is an insidious disease, which often passes with mild symptoms, so most people do not even know they have it until it is too late.

When periodontitis occurs, pain usually does not occur if the teeth are not so loose that they move when chewing. However, the more bone is lost, the more the teeth wobble and change position, and often the front teeth protrude.

Bacteria protected within the subgingival plaque grow and multiply unhindered, and the plaque is partially mineralized to form subgingival calculus. It cannot be removed by any “home” measure of oral hygiene, but only by professional cleaning at the dentist.

CAUSES OF PERIODONTOSIS

In addition to dental plaque, which is the main cause of periodontitis, there are many other causes of periodontitis:

poor maintenance of oral hygiene
smoking
dental plaque
anatomical anomalies
age
hormonal changes
rheumatoid arthritis
diabetes

Symptoms of periodontitis

hypersensitive, swollen and inflamed gums
bleeding gums
wobbly and loose teeth
toothache
bright red and purple gums

Prevention of periodontitis

The best prevention is proper oral hygiene, which means brushing your teeth at least twice a day, preferably after each meal, using dental floss and an interdental brush. These are also regular check-ups by a dentist who examines the oral cavity professionally and can detect irregularities in the very beginning, react in a timely manner, treat and repair, and prevent complications and more serious conditions.

How to prevent periodontitis?

Proper treatment will stop further bone loss and tooth loss. Of course, there are ways to improve the patient’s dental aesthetics, and that includes restorative procedures, fixation of movable teeth, orthodontic correction, complete prosthetic or prosthetic – implant rehabilitation.

At the Medikadent Polyclinic, all periodontal surgery procedures are performed with minimally invasive techniques.

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Dental implants

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To regain the appearance and functionality of a missing tooth used to be very difficult to achieve. Dental implants have been known for decades as the best replacement for lost teeth. Their ability to successfully replace the function of a natural tooth root has been proven through millions of successfully placed dental implants.

Dental implants are very strog and durable and can last a lifetime if maintained regularly, and the installation procedure itself is completely painless.

Dental implants can replace 1 tooth, more than one or all teeth in one jaw if we install 4-6 implants.

A big advantage is that dental implants can be installed at any time, regardless of age.

DENTAL IMPLANT PLACEMENT PROCEDURE

Before the procedure, it’s necessary to make a three-dimensional reconstruction of the patient’s condition in the mouth using data obtained by recording with a CBCT device.
Based on the obtained data, the selection of the appropriate therapy is carried out using special software (3Diagnosys) which in a simple and intuitive way allows the oral surgeon to make a complete diagnosis and virtual plan of implant placement.
A treatment plan is created and the time and financial construction is determined

*in case of insufficient jaw bone, bone regeneration is required, it can be performed before or during implant placement:

Blood plasma
Artificial bone
Autologous bone

The installation of a dental implant is performed under local anesthesia, and the procedure is completely painless for the patient.

Dental implant placement takes approximately 15 min, but it all depends on each patient individually.

A titanium screw will be installed in the bone at the selected location, which is left to fuse with the bone.

Immediately after the procedure, the patient receives an antibiotic, analgesic and ice, and it is possible to function normally, and the next day you are able to perform work activities.

The healing time depends on the complexity and type of procedure and the condition of the patient’s bone, and lasts mainly about 3 months * in cases of bone regeneration up to 6 months.

After a period of recovery and successful fusion with the bone, a gingivoformer is placed on the implant, which shapes the gums for a prosthetic replacement.

When removing the gingivoformer (after 7 days), an impression is taken to make a prosthetic work, and in cooperation with dental laboratory technicians, we plan the appearance of the tooth, which is similar to making a crown on natural teeth.
After the final work is done, cementation follows.

“As with all procedures, there is always the possibility of complications. However, if the implants are installed according to the rules of the profession and in compliance with the recommendations of the implant manufacturer, the success rate is higher than 99%! ”

Dental implant placement procedure

ADVANTAGES OF DENTAL IMPLANTS

To replace a lost tooth, dental implants are the best solution.
A dental implant completely replaces a lost tooth, and the appearance and functionality can be compared to a natural tooth.
Other solutions can lead to bone resorption and can interfere with eating, laughing, speaking and other daily activities.
Dental implants are a long-term solution. Traditional dental bridges supported by ground teeth last between five and seven years, with proper care for up to 10 years, but at some point they need to be replaced. Dental implants are a lifelong solution.
Dental implants allow you to maintain the natural shape of your face and smile. With the loss of teeth, the face loses support and gains a dilapidated appearance.
Empty space in the mouth caused by tooth loss can cause additional health problems, such as the loss or decay of part of the jaw. A dental implant is the only tooth replacement option that keeps the bone healthy by stimulating bone growth and thus preventing it from decaying.
Dental implants are placed in the jaw, where the root of the lost tooth was, without affecting healthy teeth. They also prevent healthy surrounding teeth from moving, as is the case when an empty space is left in place of a lost tooth.

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