What is Implantology?

Implantology is an area of Dental Medicine that aims to rehabilitate the lack of one or more teeth through the placement of implants.

The total or partial absence of teeth has a huge impact on our quality of life, compromising function and aesthetics, with serious consequences for physical and mental health. Unlike removable prostheses, which generate some discomfort and lack of confidence, especially at the social level, implants have numerous advantages not only from a functional and aesthetic point of view, but also in terms of patient self-confidence.

Produced in titanium, a metal biocompatible with human tissues, the implants function as artificial roots on which are placed unitary crowns or fixed or partial bridges, which replace the natural dentition with a high degree of perfection.

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With the All-on-4® Treatment Concept you can recover your smile in just one intervention, even if you have been told that you are not able to place conventional implants or that you do not have enough bone.

Why All-on-4®?

For the vast majority of people, implants are the best solution to replace missing teeth. However, patients with maxillary atrophy are often discouraged from placing implants or impelled to undergo a time-consuming, painful and costly bone-grafting process prior to their placement.

What is the All-on-4®?

Developed over two decades ago, the All-on-4® Treatment Concept is a revolutionary procedure that allows the rehabilitation of totally edentulous people with the placement of just 4 titanium dental implants in each jaw, through a minimally quick surgical procedure. invasive. By allowing a tilt of up to 45° in the two posterior implants, the All-on-4® allows patients with maxillary atrophy to have a fixed prosthesis without the need for bone transplantation. Dental implants will act as the foundation of support for Bridge, which allows the placement of fixed teeth in everything similar to natural teeth. This technique stabilizes bone loss, contributing to the preservation of oral health.

All-on-6

All-on-6® is much like the All-on-4 method. The difference is we will use six implants instead of four. The especialist will evaluate your mouth and jawbone density to determine which method is best for you. All-on-6 implants do a lot more than return your perfect smile. They can offer a full reconstruction of your upper or lower jaw. The six titanium implants can easily integrate with your jawbone. They provide strong roots to support your dentures firmly.

The all-on-6 dental implant is a permanent dental prosthesis that consists of two main parts:

Anchors – Six titanium Implants (Posts) are strategically fitted into the lower or upper jawbone to hold the bridge/dentures in place. We use special digitally designed guides to place these implants in the correct place so there is less bleeding, less pain, and less swelling leading to an easy recovery.

Arch – False gums supporting zirconia or acrylic dentures are screwed onto the anchors.

The idea of getting dentures often freaks out a lot of people, especially young patients.

Traditional removable dentures give you memories of your old relatives struggling to manage their dentures before and after every meal.

You feel anxious wondering if they’ll accidentally slip out in front of everyone while talking and embarrass yourself. The all-on-6 dental implants will liberate you from all those limitations. They are permanently anchored and customized to fit your jaw perfectly.

You don’t have to carry them around and invest in maintaining them with special glue creams. They are durable and protect you from experiencing further bone loss due to missing teeth.

Advantages of All-on-6 Implants in the Upper Jaw

All-on-6 implants do a lot more than return your perfect smile. They can offer a full reconstruction of your upper or lower jaw. The six titanium implants can easily integrate with your jawbone. They provide strong roots to support your dentures firmly.

This device gives you enhanced stability and bone support in your jaw. You don’t have to worry about further damage due to receding gums and bone degeneration anymore. It takes a couple of months for the implants to properly integrate before the complete prosthesis is fitted in. But once they’ve integrated with your jawbones, you can enjoy the perfect functionality of well-fitted dentures.

Benefits of Choosing All-on-6 Implants

Traditional dentures used to be limited solutions for complex dental issues. But all-on-6 implants are like an all-in-one solution for a variety of dental problems.

There are plenty of questions that could be storming your mind after reading about this procedure. Is it painful? Is it costly? Is it really long-lasting?

Let’s take a look at the biggest benefits of the all-on-6 dental implants to clear your doubts:

Patients with multiple missing teeth can solve their problem through one procedure. You don’t have to struggle for several months to individually fix them. Faster treatment = faster recovery time.

Improves oral functionality and chewing efficiency

Allows you to communicate smoothly without any speech defects.

Usually, there are no complex processes involved like bone grafting or sinus lift surgery in this procedure.

It’s much faster to wrap up this procedure compared to traditional dental implant surgeries.

It’s less expensive than traditional dental implant surgeries. Offer long-term durability and resilience. They can last for over 20 years without needing any repair or replacement.

All-on-6 dental implants are easier to clean and preserve compared to alternatives.

Improves your jawline and restores your natural smile aesthetics.

Improves your confidence and quality of life.

Ideal for people who have a strong gag reflex while using removable dentures.

Periodontology

Periodontology or periodontics is a dental specialty that deals with the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of periodontal diseases, which are divided into two large groups: gingivitis and periodontitis. In addition to handling challenging periodontal and implant cases, periodontists also provide a variety of other specialized services. These include scaling and root planing (in which the infected surface of a tooth’s root is cleaned), root surface debridement (in which damaged root tissue is removed), oral inflammation treatment, and cosmetic periodontal procedures.

Periodontology or periodontics is a dental specialty that deals with the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of periodontal diseases, which are divided into two large groups: gingivitis and periodontitis.

Periodontitis and gingivitis are diseases that affect the set of tissues that include the gums, the bone and the periodontal ligament, which is responsible for maintaining the firmness of the teeth in the jaw, and are the result of the accumulation of bacteria in the tissues of the oral cavity.

The deposit of plaque and tartar in the groove between the gums and teeth causes chronic inflammation which, as well as causing pain in the gums, destroys all the tissues that support the teeth.

Benefits of Periodontology for oral health

Prevention of Periodontal Diseases

Periodontology focuses on prevention, providing guidance on oral hygiene and gum care to avoid pathologies such as gingivitis and periodontitis.

Specialized Treatment

Periodontologists use specific techniques and treatments to combat gum disease, such as root straightening, periodontal surgery and laser therapy.

Maintaining Natural Teeth

By treating and controlling periodontal diseases, periodontology helps preserve natural teeth, preventing premature tooth loss or the need for extractions.

Improving General Health

Periodontal health is closely linked to general health. Proper treatment of the gums can help prevent and control systemic diseases such as heart disease and diabetes.

Full mouth reconstruction

Full mouth reconstruction refers to restoring and/or replacing all of the teeth in a patient’s mouth – while carefully considering the smile, bite, speech, facial support, jaw joint health and longevity of the result. Full mouth reconstructions combine aesthetics with the science of restorative dentistry to improve the health, function, and appearance of the face and mouth. Full mouth reconstruction is carried out by a specialist prosthodontist.

What are the benefits of full mouth reconstruction?

The benefits vary based on your situation, but often include:

• Improved chewing and a more comfortable bite
• Protection of teeth from further cracking, wear, and damage
• A beautiful smile – which can be completely personalized (and can look as natural or as perfect as you desire)
• Restoration of lip support and facial support
• Speech improvement
• Enhanced gum health
• Improved social confidence – no more hiding your smile or avoiding eating out

What conditions can be corrected with a full mouth reconstruction?

TFull mouth reconstruction utilises a combination of restorative, implant, and cosmetic dentistry techniques to correct complex oral issues. The following conditions may be indications for full mouth reconstruction:

• Multiple missing teeth
• Multiple severely damaged teeth due to dental caries (decay)
• Multiple loose teeth due to periodontal (gum) disease
• Multiple broken, cracked, or fractured teeth
• Severely worn teeth due to tooth grinding (bruxism) and/or tooth erosion, often with abnormal changes in the bite
• Jaw, muscle, and/or headache pain due to bite problems

What types of procedures are involved in full mouth reconstruction?

Since every patient and case is unique, there is no set formula of required dental procedures for full mouth reconstruction. Usually, full mouth reconstruction requires multiple dental visits, referral to other dental specialists, and provisional (temporary) restorations that may serve as prototypes for the definitive restorations. Definitive restorations may involve a combination of dental inlays, onlays, crowns, fixed bridges, and dental implants restorations.

Aesthetic Dentistry

Restorative and Aesthetic Dentistry is the area of dentistry responsible for the treatment and restoration of teeth with caries lesions, changes in shape or color, and the resolution of fractures, thus restoring their original appearance.

At Grand Diamond Dental the Dentistry Department relies on the experience of dentists with an exclusive practice in this area and has high-quality materials at its disposal that are suitable for each specific clinical case.

In addition to helping improve oral function and eliminating the possible causes of toothache, usually caused by caries lesions, the appropriate restorations carried out within the scope of this specialty not only restore teeth, but also help prevent future problems, such as the appearance of new caries. Dentistry also restores a healthy and beautiful smile to the patient, helping to improve aesthetics and, consequently, self-esteem and social involvement.

Orthodontist

An orthodontist diagnoses overbites, occlusions, misaligned teeth and jaws, and overcrowded mouths. After the diagnosis, the orthodontist tries to solve any issues they discover. If left untreated, overbites, underbites, open bites, and cross bites are all problems that will grow worse over time. An orthodontist is an expert who repairs these conditions.

Orthodontics is a specialty of dentistry that deals with malocclusion, problems in the alignment of the teeth and dentofacial disharmony. Crooked teeth or teeth that do not fit properly are difficult to keep clean and may be lost early due to deterioration and periodontal disease. They also cause additional stress to the muscles responsible for chewing, which can lead to headaches, temporomandibular joint syndrome, and pain in the neck, shoulder and back region.

To correct these problems, the orthodontist often uses fixed appliances and / or removable appliances. In adults with severe bone disharmony, a combination of orthodontics and orthognathic surgery may be necessary to resolve severe cases of bone discrepancies.

Zygomatic Implant

Zygomatic Implants are used when there is insufficient bone to hold a normal dental implant. The difference between a Zygomatic Implant and a normal dental implant is that the former is longer and is placed diagonally into the cheek bone (zygoma), to make use of the extra bone here.

Zygomatic Implants Explained

Usually after extracting a tooth, the bone that held the tooth starts to shrink. In some cases, the shrinkage is severe resulting in insufficient bone to hold a dental implant. This usually means a sinus lift and bone graft is required to build up bone structure and achieve better stability.

In certain cases, we can place longer Zygomatic implants into the cheekbone, giving better stability and strength to hold an implant retained bridge, and thus sometime negating the need for a bone graft. Zygomatic implants are placed carefully avoiding the sinuses, also eliminating the need for sinus lifts.

The Benefits of a Teeth in a day zygomatic implant

Dental implants are a great solution to replace missing teeth but can involve a 6-month period of waiting for the implant to fuse with bone before placing teeth onto the implants. With a Zygomatic Arch, you can place a bridge onto the implants straight away; therefore you will walk out of the surgery with a brand new smile.

To find out if a Zygomatic Arch is an option for you, why not book an appointment at our dentist in Los Algodones , Mexico. Other dental implant treatments are also offered at Grand Diamond Dental as dental single implants and All on 4 , All 6 implants.

Prosthodontics

Prosthodontics is the area of dentistry that allows damaged or missing teeth to be replaced, restoring function, health and aesthetics through dental prostheses. Lost teeth can be replaced using fixed dental prostheses or removable dental prostheses on teeth or on implants. In general, fixed dentures are a preferable solution to removable partial dentures or removable complete dentures, not only for their aesthetics and function, but also for the comfort they offer.

Prosthodontics is the area of dentistry that allows damaged or missing teeth to be replaced, restoring function, health and aesthetics through dental prostheses. Lost teeth can be replaced using fixed dental prostheses or removable dental prostheses on teeth or on implants. In general, fixed dentures are a preferable solution to removable partial dentures or removable complete dentures, not only for their aesthetics and function, but also for the comfort they offer.

Working in close collaboration with other specialties, such as Oral Surgery, Implantology, Endodontics, Dentistry, Orthodontics or Periodontology, Prosthodontics is responsible for restoring oral functions by reconstructing and repairing damaged teeth using dental crowns, or placing dental prostheses (single, partial or total) to replace missing teeth.

Using the most advanced technological means and excellent materials, at Grand Diamond Dental the Prosthodontics team practices exclusively in this area and works in conjunction with the technicians Ceramics, a dental laboratory highly specialized in the production of fixed prostheses on implants or natural dentition.

Regardless of the clinical case or the type of prosthesis, at the beginning of the prosthodontic treatment, molds are made or digital images are taken, so that clinical information can be sent to the laboratory. This is followed by the creation of temporary acrylic or composite dental prostheses, which make it possible to maintain oral functions and act as a trial run for the definitive dentition.

In the fitting appointments, the prosthodontist makes the necessary adjustments so that the definitive dental prosthesis guarantees a high level of quality and comfort for the patient.

Benefits of Prosthodontics for Oral Health

Restoring phonetics

Missing teeth can affect speech, resulting in difficulty pronouncing certain sounds. Dentures can help restore clarity of speech, improving communication and social interaction.

Relief from pain and discomfort

For patients with damaged or missing teeth, dentures can help relieve pain and discomfort associated with chewing, speaking and improper tooth movement.

Preservation of facial structure

Tooth loss can lead to bone resorption and decreased facial support, which can result in changes in facial appearance, such as facial wrinkles and lip shrinkage. Well-designed dental prostheses can help preserve facial structure and maintain a more youthful appearance.

Restoring chewing function

Dentures are designed to replace missing or damaged teeth, allowing patients to chew food properly. This not only improves the ability to enjoy a nutritious diet, but also aids digestion and gastrointestinal health.

Improved aesthetics

Dentures can restore the natural appearance of the smile, improving patients' self-esteem and confidence. This is especially important for those facing aesthetic problems due to missing, stained or damaged teeth.

Prevention of oral problems

Replacing missing or damaged teeth can help prevent a range of oral problems, such as movement of adjacent teeth, tilting of neighboring teeth, temporomandibular joint (TMJ) problems and bone deterioration.

Endodontics

Endodontics is the specialty of Dentistry directed to the treatment of pathologies of the pulp (usually referred as nerve). The dental pulp is located inside the tooth and is surrounded by the hard tissue - the dentin. It is responsible for nutrition and tooth sensitivity through the blood vessels and nerves that constitute it.

Endodontics is the specialty of Dentistry directed to the treatment of pathologies of the pulp (usually referred as nerve). The dental pulp is located inside the tooth and is surrounded by the hard tissue - the dentin. It is responsible for nutrition and tooth sensitivity through the blood vessels and nerves that constitute it.

Lesions of the dental pulp may rise from trauma, fractures or deep cavities. Symptoms indicative of an endodontic problem include spontaneous pain, prolonged sensitivity to cold and / or heat, and discomfort to touch and chewing, with the most common signs being abscess or fistula (small blister of pus in the gingiva).

In cases of necrosis or irreversible inflammation of the dental pulp, endodontia (devitalization) is the only solution to save the tooth and avoid further complications.

In addition to eliminating the pulp pathology, the endodontic treatment allows, together with the subsequent reconstruction, allows to restore to the tooth the masticatory function. There is also the possibility of performing an endodontic retreatment, which consists of a new treatment of the root canals. It should always be the first option in teeth whose previous endodontic treatment has failed.

In a retreatment, all the existing contents inside the root canal system are removed and a new disinfection, preparation and three-dimensional obturation of that root canal system is executed. After retreatment, tooth restoration is performed.

WHAT NEW TECHNOLOGIES ARE BEING USED?

At Grand Diamond Dental our especilist are highly trained and skilled in using the latest technology to deliver the best standard of care. They are constantly updating themselves with the latest from the field of endodontics and cosmetic dentistry so that they can incorporate it at Grand Diamond Dental to make your treatment as comfortable and transparent as possible.

Operating microscope- In addition to digital radiographs which reduce the x-ray exposure, we also utilize operating microscopes (Carl Zeiss OPMI pico) which magnifies our field of view up to 30 times and illuminates our field with Xenon fiber optic illumination. This combination allows for exceptional diagnostic technical ability to treat the tiny root canal spaces inside your tooth. Such microsurgical techniques have revolutionized endodontic care within the last ten years and allows for a far superior quality of care today than ever before. Today, problems such as cracks, root fractures and calcified canals can be better visualized and therefore treated. Also a video camera on the operating microscope can record images of your tooth to further document our findings. It is our belief that RCT should only be performed under these microscopes for the highest quality of care to be rendered.

Apex locators- these machines allow for the electronic and accurate measurement of the root length to precisely verify the radiographic findings. They improve the quality of care and allow for more precision based endodontics.

Sonic activation- electronic instruments are now available which create sonic vibrations, which clean the root canals more effectively and efficiently. These instruments increase the quality of care and allow for success in situations that were previously hopeless.

Nickle Titanium instrumentation- Today, the cleaning and shaping of root canals is no longer a brute procedure done with hand files. The job is now down with mechanized, engine driven rotary files that have made the procedure more efficient, predictable, quieter and far more comfortable than ever before.

Oral Surgery

Oral Surgery is one of the most comprehensive areas of Dentistry. This specialty is dedicated to the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of oral alterations, injuries and pathologies.

Oral Surgery is responsible for all the surgical procedures related to the extraction of teeth that are impossible to maintain in the oral cavity, namely teeth with very extensive and non-restorable caries, teeth without bone support and impacted teeth, among others.

Diagnosis and treatment of oral alterations, lesions and pathologies.

Oral Surgery is one of the most comprehensive areas of Dentistry. This specialty is dedicated to the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of oral alterations, injuries and pathologies.

Oral Surgery is responsible for all the surgical procedures related to the extraction of teeth that are impossible to maintain in the oral cavity, namely teeth with very extensive and non-restorable caries, teeth without bone support and impacted teeth, among others.

All areas of the Dental Medicine are articulated allowing a multidisciplinary treatment in which implantology, periodontology, orthodontics and prosthodontics may be included.

This specialty can be confronted with very complex clinical situations. For this reason the clinical team may also include an anesthetist, allowing some interventions to be performed under sedation, with total comfort and safety for the patient.

Extractions Simple

It may be necessary to extract a tooth for several reasons, such as: existence of extensive caries and impossibility of restoration; severe bone loss or the need to gain space in the dental arch. These surgeries are usually performed under local anesthesia, depending on the degree of complexity of the same.

Complex

It is considered a complex extraction whenever to extract a tooth it is necessary to cut bone or tooth. Very destroyed teeth, that are ankylosed - teeth that are "glued" to the bone - and even impacted teeth - teeth that have not erupted normally - require complex extractions.

Teeth can be included due to lack of space in the arch, because they have an abnormal anatomy or because they are poorly positioned in the bone. If not removed, the constant pressure caused by the attempted eruption can cause a number of problems, such as reabsorption or decay in the surrounding teeth, inflammation, pain and crowding (poor positioning of the teeth). This problem is quite common in wisdom teeth, the last ones to be born.

Facial Infections Treatment

Caused by microorganisms such as fungi or bacteria, orofacial infections can affect the oral cavity or neighboring areas (maxillary sinus, salivary glands, etc.). Although small infections can be resolved through the administration of antibiotics, the more complex ones require surgical intervention.

Removal of Cysts and Tumors

The cysts and tumors of the orofacial region may be related to infected or included teeth, but may also have no relation or origin in any tooth.

Usually these lesions do not cause pain and are "discovered" on radiographs or check-up appointments. When they appear they should be removed and sent for analysis for identification. Removal of cysts or tumors requires surgical intervention

Diagnosis and Treatment of Salivary Gland Pathologies

The salivary glands are responsible for the production of saliva. The most frequent dysfunction results in dry mouth (xerostomia), with consequences for chewing, swallowing, nutrition, speech and breathing. In its origin may be bacterial or viral infections, systemic disorders (Sjögren's syndrome, HIV, lupus, diabetes or Alzheimer's), tumors or interference of certain drugs. The reduction of saliva production also has an effect on the risk of developing cavities, since it acts as a "tooth protector". To determine the cause of salivary gland diseases, the most commonly used diagnostic tools are Rx, computed tomography and salivary flow assessment.

Treatment of Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction

Located near the ear, the temporo-mandibular joint (TMJ) establishes the union of the mandible with the skull. The dysfunctions of this joint may be related to problems of bad dental relation that cause imbalance in the joints, muscles and ligaments. Patients with this disorder usually complain of the following symptoms: headaches, ears, eyes, face and neck, as well as difficulties in chewing, tinnitus, nausea and dizziness. The treatment of TMD dysfunction involves the elimination of causal factors, so it is often necessary to articulate with orthodontic treatment, with implantology interventions to replace missing teeth, or with Orthognathic surgery.

Included tooth traction

Sometimes the teeth do not erupt due to lack of space in the arcade getting impacted in the bone. In these cases, and after creating space in the arcade with the use of orthodontic appliance, it may be necessary to expose them and pull them so that they position themselves correctly and next to the others. We talk in orthodontic traction whenever you need this surgery exposure of a tooth is needed to integrate the braces.

This phenomenon often occurs with upper canines due to the fact that they are the last to erupt in the anterior region of the maxilla.

Bone grafts

Complex clinical situations resulting from infections or accidents with significant loss of bone structure may require bone graft surgery. These interventions are performed in an integrated way with other specialties, namely maxillofacial or general surgery, for the eventual harvesting of bone to be grafted.

At Grand Diamond Dental we always try to avoid using grafts for rehabilitation, since we have a wide variety of implants and other solutions in case of problems or absences of teeth.

However, the need for bone presence is not limited to the placement of implants. Large bone defects, oroantral communications jaw fracture injuries are examples of clinical situations in which these procedures can be used.