Other restorations
Teeth restorations with the use of remaining teeth and implants.
Whenever possible, we try to save the remaining natural teeth. Natural teeth (roots) provide good support for prosthetic work such as crowns, bridges, partial dentures, etc., and stimulate the jawbone even better than implants to prevent the bone loss around the roots.
In the case of patients who still have remaining natural teeth, we recommend treatment that combines restoring and re-using natural roots and using them together with less implants only in positions where the roots are already missing to support a new set of teeth.
Treatment effects
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The presented treatment effects are informative. Each patient is different and the final effect of treatment depends on many factors. You will receive full information about possible effects from your doctor.
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After placing the implants
Prosthetic model
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Other restorations – for whom?
If, for various reasons, your smile is incomplete, teeth restoration using natural teeth (root), if possible, and single implants only may be the right solution. This method is for you if:
- you want to chew all food products freely again,
- you have remaining natural teeth, which are not loose and can be restored,
- you want to restore a full set of teeth and aesthetic smile despite missing some teeth,
- you want to have your smile reconstructed, but you haven't lost all your natural teeth,
- you want to prevent the consequences of bone loss (malocclusion and the deterioration of facial aesthetics: sunken lips and cheeks as well as wrinkles.
If the above applies to you, make an appointment for a consultation at Project Smile where we will plan the required treatment according to your needs.
What are complex restorations?
Complex restorations are an innovative and comprehensive procedure aimed at restoring full occlusion, bite function and an aesthetics smile in a situation where the patient has remaining natural teeth (even damaged or broken, but stable), which can be restored and re-used. This procedure uses both the patient’s existing natural teeth (roots) together with dental implants, creating personalised solutions tailored to the individual needs of each patient.
If the patient still has some stable teeth left our dentist will do different restorative procedures to preserve them, because nothing can substitute a natural root, not even the best implant. Natural teeth do not only ensure high stability of prosthetic structures, but they also prevent bone loss more effectively.
Prosthetic work is a device (prothesis) designed and farbicated by a dental technician in the laboratory, to be placed on implants or own roots to restore missing or broke teeth.
A dental implant is a titanium screw ((like a tooth root)) with a special surface and shape. It is surgically positioned in the jawbone to integrate (“fuse”) with it so as to replace a missing root, restore bone stimulation and provide the basis for prosthetic work.
A fixed (non-removable) acrylic bridge is used for 6 to 12 months from the implantation until the implants integrate with the bone, soft tissue/gum heals and the final permanent prosthetic work can be placed. The acrylic prosthesis allows a patient after implant placement to leave the office with a full set of teeth and return to everyday life.
An acrylic bridge differs from a ceramic one in the material it is made of, and consequently its durability and aesthetics. Ceramic work allows for the most accurate reproduction of the appearance of natural teeth. Ceramics is also mechanically very strong, which allows you to bite hard foods. Prosthetic work made of ceramic is sometimes called the “permanent” or “final” one because it is the most aesthetic and durable solution, which serves its purpose and function for years.
The first stage of the treatment is a consultation with the dental surgeon and prosthetic specialist who decide on the patient’s suitability for the procedure upon performing a 3D CBCT (cone bean computed tomography) scan, comprehensive oral examination and taking into account oral and bone conditions to create a plan
After agreeing on a final treatment plan, the dental surgeon positions the implants and loads them with a fixed acrylic bridge , which is aesthetic and functional. Thanks to it, the patient can eat normally, feel comfortable and enjoy a natural-looking smile with replacement teeth in just one day.
After a period of 6 to 12 months ideally or longer, it is possible to replace the fixed acrylic bridge with a more permanent and durable ceramic bridge, which is prepared by a dental technician in the laboratory and custom made to the individual needs of the patient in terms of the materials used, colour and shape.
Prosthetic work used during the treatment at Project Smile can be divided into long term temporaries and more permanent prosthetics. After the first appointment, the prosthetic specialist fixes prosthetic work made of acrylic on the implants. This solution allows for a quick return to everyday, normal functioning. After a period of implant integration with the jawbone, the acrylic work can be replaced with the final, highly aesthetic and durable permanent ceramic work.
At Project Smile, we use Swiss Neodent implants, which belong to the Straumann Group. The manufacturer’s global reach ensures easy maintenance and the safety of our patients regardless of their current place of residence.
Prosthetic works are prepared by experienced Wiligała Lab which is an official Partner Laboratory of the Straumann Group. This cooperation allows us to create prosthetics individually designed to the needs of patients.
Is it possible to make a smile in a day? Yes and no! In the case of implant-supported prosthetics, thanks to proper preparation, it is possible to reconstruct teeth in a day. During the consultation appointment, the occlusion (i.e. the relation between the maxilla and the mandible) is registered, and a intraoral scan of the teeth and gums is being taken, so that the laboratory can prepare a individually designed acrylic bridge. It is being fixed the implants on the day of the implant placement. For patients coming from abroad, we reserve time in the office for a consultation and bite registration and after a few days of lab fabrication to insert the implants and the acrylic bridge work in just one day.
Treatment at Project Smile requires only a few simple steps:
- Contact
If you have decided to undergo treatment, all you have to do is contact us via the contact form, by phone or WhatsApp. You won’t have to wait long for a response, we will get back to you as soon as we receive your inquiry.
- Diagnostic Materials
Once we know your expectations, we will ask you to send diagnostic materials (3D CBCT scans or 2D OPG panoramic X-rays) and smile photos (close-ups of your upper and lower teeth). If you don’t have them, you can make them yourself based on sample photos that we will provide you.
- Treatment plan
After reviewing your case, we will determine the best solution. We will create a treatment plan tailored to your needs and then schedule a consultation appointment.
- Consultation visit and treatment
At your consultation appointment, your doctor will discuss your treatment plan with you and also offer you two options:
Option 1: consultation only, 1 day in our clinic
Initial consultation, during which the doctor will perform a three-dimensional computed tomography and a comprehensive intraoral examination. Then, taking into account the bone and occlusal conditions, the dentist will discuss the treatment plan and prepare a quote. After the visit, you can go home and finish your treatment at our clinic in Gdansk at a later time.
Option 2: consultation and treatment, 4-5 working days in our clinic. The most frequently chosen option by our patients.
During the stay, the patient undergoes a free initial consultation, during which the doctor will perform a three-dimensional computed tomography as well as a comprehensive intraoral examination and, taking into account bone and occlusal conditions, will present the final treatment plan. Thanks to the interview conducted before your arrival to Poland, the patient will have a pre-booked time in the doctor’s schedule for the necessary treatment. The first stage of the treatment ends with a permanent acrylic restoration that is aesthetically pleasing and functional. Thanks to it, the patient can enjoy a beautiful smile and return home.
- Replacement of the acrylic restoration with the prosthetic restoration.
After a period of 4 to 12 months, it is possible to replace the acrylic prosthetic work with a more durable and aesthetic restoration.
Process
Online contact
Write to us via WhatsApp or fill out the contact form. We will get back to you within 24 hours. We speak English, German and Polish.
Diagnostic data
Once we learn your expectations, we will ask you to send us diagnostic materials and photos of your smile.
Treatment Plan & Pricing
Based on the information gathered, we will prepare an individual treatment plan for you that will meet your expectations.
Visit to Gdansk
At this stage, we usually start treatment in Gdansk, which takes a few days. You leave the clinic with a temporary restoration.
A new smile
After approx. 6 months, we will invite you back to replace the temporary restoration with the final one.
Advantages of combining multiple methods
prosthetic work is more stable thanks to the combination of natural teeth and implants
slower bone loss around natural teeth roots
no discomfort and inconvenience of wearing dentures by preserving natural teeth
saving natural teeth avoids bone loss after extraction
Reasons to choose Project Smile
Can’t wait to see the results of the makeover? With DSD you can see what your smile will look like after the procedure!
In our clinic, we use the Digital Smile Design (DSD) approach. This allows us to present a visualization of your smile before starting treatment. Thanks to this solution, you can be sure that the final effect will meet your expectations.
In addition to this, DSD is a helpful tool for our doctors, as the system helps us plan the treatment and communicate all the details to the team of specialists who will design your new smile.
High quality of services is one of the many aspects that we put emphasis on. We cooperate with the Wiligała Laboratory, which creates individual elements for our patients.
Experienced technicians design bridges, crowns and other prosthetic elements based on the guidelines we provide.
In the clinic we use Neodent implants, which belong to the Swiss Straumann Group.
For our patients, this is not only a guarantee of quality, but also a safeguard in the event of damage. Implants of this brand are known all over the world, so if you need to replace the implant, then you can also do it in your country.
Our goal is not only to restore the function and aesthetics of the smile, but also to provide comfort and confidence to our patients. Our mission is: “We create smiles that change lives”. In our clinic, we use innovative technologies and materials to ensure the safety and effectiveness of treatments. Our team consists of experienced and qualified doctors who constantly improve their qualifications and take care of the health of patients visiting our clinic.
We make sure that our patients feel comfortable and cared for at every stage of treatment. We invite you to familiarize yourself with our offer and make an appointment for a consultation. With us you will regain a beautiful and healthy smile!
