Zimmer implants - an American approach to dentition restoration

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Today, implantation is no longer such an innovative method of restoring lost teeth.

Manufacturers of artificial roots are making innovations, developing various designs for prosthetics and using unique materials that reduce the list of contraindications to creating the most natural smile.

Some of the most recent breakthroughs in prosthetic dentistry include Zimmer implants, the superiority of which is worth learning more about.

Briefly about the manufacturer

For almost a century (since 1927), the American company has occupied a leading position among manufacturers of metal prostheses used in many areas of medicine - orthopedics, traumatology, neurosurgery and others.

But only in 2003, the creators of the concern decided to expand the scope of their activities and became the owners of Sulzer Calciteck , a Swiss company engaged in the production of structures for dental implantation.

It was from that moment that dental restoration systems called “Zimmer Dental” appeared on the market.

The introduction of fundamental changes in the technology of manufacturing artificial tooth roots provided an opportunity for the American company to gain recognition throughout the world.

Features and Benefits

Among other implants, Zimmer has the following positive qualities:

1. In the manufacture of the structure, tanta l is used - a material with high strength indicators. In addition, metal, which has a porous structure, perfectly replaces bone tissue and does not cause complications during the rehabilitation period of implantation.
2. Short survival period. The design features of artificial roots make it possible to minimize the period of engraftment of a foreign body. The bone tissue surrounding the implant grows quickly and securely secures the metal in the jaw.
3. Versatility. The design is suitable for the installation of many abutments, which are a mandatory element located between the artificial root and the crown.
   This means that a specialist can select an important part of the product, relying as much as possible on the anatomical features of the patient’s jaw. Thanks to this feature, the reliability of implant attachment is significantly increased.
4. Equipment. In order to guarantee the quality of installation of artificial roots, an appropriate set of tools has been developed for specialists to simplify the work as much as possible and reduce the number of errors.
5. Zimmer implants provide the opportunity to restore the dentition for patients who have a history of significant contraindications to the installation of products from other manufacturers
   . For example, even patients suffering from bruxism – involuntary grinding of teeth – can benefit from a reliable design.
6. Manufacturers also took care of the reliability of the connection between the implant and the abutment , which ensures its immobility and the ability to withstand significant mechanical loads.
7. Thanks to the acceleration of the process of survival of the artificial root , it is possible to completely restore a lost tooth just 2 months after the installation of the metal part of the structure.
8. Package. To ensure quality assurance and prevent counterfeiting, all Zimmer products are produced in sealed packaging, which is accompanied by appropriate documentation and original labeling.

Note! Implants made of titanium and zirconium are significantly inferior in all characteristics to tantalum products.

From the video you will learn what trabecular implants are, their pros and cons.

Trabecular structure

Zimmer products differ from identical designs from other manufacturers not only in that they are made of tantalum, but also in their trabecular structure.

The metal imitates the spongy structure of bone tissue as naturally as possible. Due to this, the implantation of the product into the jaw occurs at the cellular level.

Such a unique porous structure of the material allows in many cases to bypass additional surgical intervention - bone tissue augmentation. Therefore, dental restoration with products from an American manufacturer is available even after a significant period of time after extraction.

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Cost of Zimmer implants

The cost of the implant includes : initial examination, anesthesia, implant and surgery to install it.

Despite the fact that implants from the American company Zimmer sell products at high prices, in our clinic you can purchase them relatively inexpensively. By choosing these products, you can be sure that the price of purchase and installation will be fully recouped, because they will serve the owner throughout his life, without breaking or deforming even under active loads and problems with bone tissue.

We are trying to make the cost of foreign dentures affordable for Russian residents. Thanks to our clinic’s smart pricing policy, many Muscovites refuse expensive treatment abroad and turn to us. Our dentistry staff are ready to install the Zimmer implant at the first price in Moscow with high quality and with the least discomfort for the client. A more detailed price list is presented on the official website of our clinic.

Affordable prices apply not only to implantation, but also to other operations. For example, the sinus lift procedure, which is often indispensable during implantation, is also inexpensive and is performed by experienced specialists.

Our center is located on Kievskaya Street - this is the city center, so you can easily find us.

Indications

Experts recommend using tantalum-based structures in the following cases:

• the need for primary fixation of removable dentures;
• jaw bone atrophy;
• to speed up the process of orthodontic treatment;
• the presence of dental defects that do not allow the installation of titanium or zirconium structures;
• installation of systems for complete edentia (absolute absence of teeth).

The lineup

The company's dental products are divided into three main types: standard, thin and mini implants. The former are used in standard cases that do not have exceptional structural features.

The latter are prescribed when there is very thin bone tissue. The internal part of such rods is narrowed and allows you to easily install the base without the risk of transformation.

Mini implants are used for a one-step procedure. The operation is carried out immediately after the removal of your own tooth, which allows you to reduce drilling or completely eliminate it. A characteristic feature is the root of the structure, fused with the abutment.

Attention! You can only find out which implant is suitable in a particular case by consulting a specialist. Often in expensive private clinics, where the patient agrees to install the expensive Zimmer system, the consultation is free.

Contraindications

Installation of Zimmer implants is not recommended for absolute and relative reasons. The first category of contraindications includes:

• development of secondary decompensated immunodeficiency parallel to the progression of infectious processes;
• general prohibitions on surgical intervention - cardiovascular diseases, blood pathologies, disorders of the respiratory system, radiation therapy against the background of oncology, etc.;
• complex diabetes mellitus;
• Alzheimer's disease;
• drug and alcohol addiction.

Relative contraindications include:

• the presence of diseases of the oral cavity and teeth that can provoke infection of the implanted gum area;
• metabolic disorders (metabolism);
• venereal diseases;
• stress and depression.

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Product catalog

The manufacturer produces 3 categories of artificial roots:

1. Standard (root-shaped) - used for classical (two-stage) restoration of the dentition. As a rule, the upper roots are replaced.
2. Mini - created for express prosthetics and are often used if it is not possible to install a standard option.
3. Thin – excellent for patients who have bone deficiency or anatomically narrow alveolar space.

Types of products from the catalog

In the production of implants, titanium (for classical models) and tantalum (for trabecular ones) are used. The lineup includes:

• standard root-shaped rods - for classical implantation;
• thin - indicated for osteoporosis, bone atrophy, narrow alveolar ridge;
• mini-implants - for express implantation.

Trabecular structures are represented by the Model TMT and Model TMM series. In addition, the company has developed a line of one-piece Zimmer One-Piece Implant models for one-stage installation. It is possible to manufacture artificial dental roots to order.

Installation procedure

The entire installation process can be divided into several stages:

1. Carrying out diagnostics that allows us to exclude contraindications to surgery and prosthetics.
2. Elimination of relative prohibitions on implantation.
3. Selection of the type of trabecular structures.
4. The installation of the artificial root itself with the preliminary administration of local or general anesthesia.
5. Stitching.

The entire operation lasts no more than 40 minutes. The rehabilitation period, during which pain and swelling persists, takes from several days to 2 weeks.

Life time

The service life of tantalum products that manufacturers promise may differ significantly from the actual service life of a unique design.

The following factors can affect this indicator:

• non-compliance with the rules of oral care after prosthetics;
• general state of immunity and health of the body;
• type of installed structure;
• qualification level of the specialist performing prosthetics.

Manufacturers promise Zimmer implants 10 years of reliable service, however, with proper oral care and positive individual characteristics of the body, replacement of the artificial root may be necessary after 15 or even 20 years.

Note! The service life of the metal part of the tooth and its crown should not be confused. The last structural element of the prosthesis may break, partially chip, or acquire other defects.

However, the implant will remain absolutely suitable for further use. Over the entire service life of a metal product, you can change several crowns, it all depends on the material from which they will be made.

Manufacturer's warranty

As mentioned above, the official service life of implants is 10 years. However, if the body rejects the foreign body during the first 5 years of operation, you have a chance to attribute the problem to a manufacturing defect.

In this case, the company will be forced to replace the product and bear all the costs of its installation. As a rule, marriage manifests itself within 3 years.

If problems with the operation of the product arose in the second half of the guaranteed period, the reason for its rejection will already lie in the individual characteristics of the body.

The installation process of American products can be seen in the video.

Information for comparison with implants from other manufacturers

Until recently, the leadership in the production of dental implants belonged to the Swedish company Nobel (Nobe Biocare), which uses class 4 titanium (G4Ti) in its production, which does not contain aluminum and vanadium impurities.

It is also worth highlighting the American company Bicon Dental Implants, which uses high-quality titanium in its production. The rods are small in size and can be installed in cases of severe bone atrophy.

Manufacturers from the German company Xive produce titanium products with a special FRIADENT coating, which have a high survival rate. Zirconium dioxide is also used to produce pins and abutments.

Prices

In order to acquire the necessary knowledge package for installing ZimmerDental implants, specialists must complete a certain training course provided by the manufacturer. Accordingly, you should invest some money in the opportunity to use a unique metal in practice.

This is where the price of installing tantalum products comes from. For example, in Moscow clinics, the cost of prosthetics for one tooth “turnkey” using technology from an American manufacturer ranges from 100-150 thousand rubles.

Reviews

Despite the insignificant prevalence of Zimmer Dental implants in our country, some patients in dental clinics have already experienced all the benefits of the trabecular structure of tantalum.

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The benefits of visiting a private dental center

Our dental clinic "Aesculapius" offers patients an American Zimmer dental implant, which has no analogues anywhere in the world. Unique developments and carefully thought-out design will provide a person with strong teeth for life. In our clinic, prosthesis implantation (USA) is carried out by experienced doctors who have been working in one close-knit team for a long time. We offer:

1. Original products from well-known manufacturers.
2. Favorable prices for implantation and treatment.
3. Maximum comfort while waiting and undergoing procedures.
4. Examination using modern equipment.
5. Observe the patient until complete recovery.

Sometimes during implantation it is necessary to remove a wisdom tooth - our specialists will perform this procedure, like others accompanying implantation, quickly and efficiently. Call now and make an appointment!