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Currently, there are more than 500 trademarks of dental implants worldwide and, surprisingly, only very few meet with all the necessary requirements capable of guaranteeing an acceptable minimum of quality of care.
From high-end American, Swiss and German implants, to Asian and Latin American ones of practically unknown origin. The spectrum of possibilities is really huge when it comes to selecting and acquiring devices for osseointegration.
Why Is Quality and Brand of Implants So Important?
Because there are many clone or generic implants on the market that are very cheap (between $50 and $120 American dollars), but the most important characteristics of them such as titanium composition, machinery for their manufacture, surface type, design and sterility; are not well documented. They have also not been subjected to evidence-based trials or tests, there is little or no literature on their success and failure rates; and complications such as infections, fractures and bone loss around it are usually of higher incidence.
A 98% of immediate successes, 95% of survival at 5 years and 90% at 10, are the statistics that reveal a large number of longitudinal studies when quality (high-end) devices are implanted, and logically, impossible figures to achieve with these copies or low-cost implants; with which failure rates of up to 40% of cases have been reported, and that only in the short term.
In developed countries, and due to the high taxes and high operating expenses of a dental clinic, working with this type of material is practically the only way to reduce costs and offer great discounts to patients. Be very careful with this!
Choosing the Best Dental Implant System
It is very difficult to determine which implant system is the best today. As a general rule of thumb, you should look at how long the company has been in the market and the scientific research done on its products.
Reputable companies are backed by extensive literature and offer huge guarantees. In comparison, the cheaper implants produced by smaller companies, often use lower quality materials and have not been tested as extensively.
Based on these criteria and the global market share that they successfully cover, we can conclude that currently the 10 most prestigious companies in the world are the following:
1- Nobel Biocare™
Nobel Biocare was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Kloten, Switzerland, near the Zürich Airport. Nobel Biocare manufactures individualized dental prostheses and implants based on CAD/CAM technology.
In 2018, Nobel Biocare led the US market, being number one in the segments of dental implants, prosthetic abutments and surgical instrument kits. Due to the high acceptance rates of its NobelActive products, today it leads the world market in the sector, and from what it seems, nothing will stop its growth and leadership in the commercialization of its implants.
Nobel Biocare dedicates resources and initiatives to clinical and laboratory research, as well as offering ongoing training to Dentists and dental technicians.
2- Straumann
The Straumann Group is headquartered in Basel, Switzerland. The company researches, develops, manufactures and supplies dental implants, instruments, biomaterials, CAD-CAM prostheses, digital equipment, computer programs and transparent aligners for applications in preventive, restorative Dentistry and orthodontics.
Regarded as the industry benchmark in emerging technological advancements, Straumann offers cutting-edge innovations, backed by long-term scientific evidence. As the world leader in implantology, he pushes the boundaries to help develop the next generation of Dentistry.
3- Zimmer Biomet (Now ZimVie)
In our opinion the best of all!, and of course, the most used in DENTAL VIP.
ZimVie Inc. (previously Zimmer Biomet) is a company headquartered in the United States of America that manufactures and distributes high-end dental implants. It is a leader in the development of products for implantology, regeneration and oral rehabilitation; positioning itself among the 5 most prestigious brands worldwide.
Its almost 40 years in the dental market, more than 650 published articles and multiple recognitions by industry associations, including one Medical Design Excellence Awards (MDEA), are a guarantee of operational excellence, quality and maximum precision in the manufacturing of its dental implants.
4- Dentsply Sirona
Dentsply Sirona is largely the result of a merger in 1993 in which Gendex Corporation acquired Dentsply International Inc. for $590 million dollars. It is an American dental equipment maker and dental consumables producer that markets its products in over 120 countries. It has factories in 21 nations.
To become the world’s largest manufacturer of professional dental solutions, Dentsply and Sirona merged in 2016. For more than 100 years, these trusted brands have trained dental professionals, both in offices and laboratories, to provide better, safer and faster care in all dental disciplines.
www.dentsplysirona.com/implantology
5- BioHorizons®
In 1997, BioHorizons began its comercial activity with the launch of its Maestro implant system and is still in full force with its latest products: Tapered Pro, Tapered Plus and Tapered 3.0 implant systems.
BioHorizons has become a leader in the dental implant community, with a strong executive team that has managed it from the beginning. It has focused on three key areas: science, innovation and service, which is demonstrated through its commitment to improving the quality of life of patients with teeth loss.
Today, BioHorizons, continues to develop evidence-based and scientifically-proven products.
6- Implant Direct™
Implant Direct started in the dental implant industry in 2006. It was known for being one of the first manufacturers to offer its products at factory prices over the internet.
Implant Direct continues in the market providing high-quality and affordable implant solutions, excellent customer service, comprehensive patient education resources and modern professional training tools.
Through its support team and online platform, it constitutes a true electronic commerce company, very easy to use and active 24 hours a day; which allows the acquisition of its products to be a quick and direct experience.
Today, Implant Direct client Doctors can buy anytime, anywhere and in many different ways.
7- Hiossen® Implant
Hiossen Implant was established in Pennsylvania in 2006 as a subsidiary of Osstem Implant. By then, the Hiossen venture began to grow to become one of the leading dental implant companies in the United States of America.
Their state-of-the-art production facility is located in Fairless Hills. It was designed to be able to create their innovative dental systems such as the ET System, as well as prosthetic devices and specialized kits for tissue regeneration.
Hiossen became one of the top ten dental implant companies in the world thanks to its dedication and development of innovative, effective, safe and very high quality dental implants.
To achieve its goal, it conducts research, clinical studies, very rigorous testing and comprehensive five-step quality control; in addition to constantly listening and taking very seriously the opinions and suggestions of Dentists around the world.
8- Mega’Gen Implant
Since 2002, Mega‘Gen has been dedicated to developing innovative tools to help surgeons and prosthetists achieve the best rehabilitative results for their patients. Created and promoted by Dentists, Mega‘Gen brands are respected around the world for setting new quality standards that seek to achieve the highest guarantees in dental implant treatments.
Mega‘Gen continues to evolve from analog to digital, past to future and from a commitment to innovation; so that its prestige continues and remains one of the best alternatives when selecting osseointegration devices.
9- ACE Surgical Supply
ACE Surgical Supply was founded in 1966 in order to better serve and advance the dental profession. It is a leading dental surgical supply company based in Brockton, Massachusetts; and that manufactures dental implants, regenerative materials and a large number of other dental products.
It provide an excellent customer experience while focusing on the integrity of its products. ACE has become over the years synonymous with quality, innovation and knowledge.
10- Bio3 IMPLANTS
German company that offers Dentists solutions of the highest quality and precision in oral implantology. They develop, produce and implement reliable, premium quality conical connection dental implant systems.
The Bio3 Implants team always seeks to make implantation simple, easy, sure-fire and very gentle for the patient. To achieve this goal, the company develops top-of-the-line innovative products and offers its customers a high level of service.
Bio3 Implants applies continuous and systematic quality control to all its products, which is reflected in the ISO13485:2016 international certification.
During the last years, the company increased its efficiency through the acquisition of the most advanced high-tech equipment. The technological production cycle of Bio3 Implants is guaranteed by the high standards of the German activity in the sector.
The Success of Implants Also Depends on the Knowledge and Skills of the Dentists!
Much of the success of implant treatment depends on the surgical skills of the Surgeon, as well as the skills of the restorative Dentist or Prosthodontist, who designs the definitive rehabilitation.
Whenever you choose an Oral Surgeon who specializes in dental implants and a Specialist in Dental Prosthetics, most of the major brands should provide an optimal result. In contrast, choosing a general Dentist with no experience in oral implantology can greatly increase the chances of clinical failure, even when using the best brands of dental implants.
The Success of Implants Also Depends on a Multidisciplinary Approach!
As we just said, to properly place implants requires a lot of knowledge, skill and surgical experience within the respective field of action. From the legal point of view, any Dentist is authorized to place dental implants, but only Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Specialists are truly trained to do so. A person who spent an additional 2, 3, or 5 years of his life being trained as a Surgeon, cannot have the same knowledge and skill as a general Dentist who barely has notions in the area.
In the same way, it is not the same that it is the same Dentist who placed the implant who also makes the crown or definitive prosthesis, than a Prosthodontist or Specialist in the field of oral rehabilitation, with 2 or 3 years of advanced training in occlusion, be in charge of the prosthetic phase.
In this type of treatment at least two well-qualified Specialists must intervene, since the multidisciplinary approach is one of the best guarantees for the final success of the procedure. Just as in a civil works project the plumber is in charge of the pipes and the electrician of the electrical current, in dental implants the Surgeon is in charge of the implantation and the Prosthodontist of the restoration.
Implant placement and crown fabrication, for example, are separate and totally different disciplines; and it is very difficult, not to say impossible, for the same Dentist to master both. Always take it into consideration!
“A Good Implant Material and the Participation of an Experienced Team of Specialist Dentists, Are Indispensable to Avoid Treatment Failure”.
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How to Save Thousands by Getting Dental Work in Venezuela
On average, dental work in Venezuela is about a third the price of what you are used to paying at home, without a drop in the quality of care. All the process takes is just a little research and a few more logistics. In the “Dental Tourism” category of this same blog we describe all the considerations necessary to get dental care done in Venezuela.
The first thing you want to do is get a quote for the dental work you need done by our team. Most of the time, simply sending a few photos and X-rays to us will do just fine. The online consultation will provide a strong idea of what will need to be done, and will be able to provide you with a pretty close cost estimate for the dental procedures.
Through our WhatsApp or Email you can ask all the necessary questions about the proposed treatment and its details. DENTAL VIP has specially trained personnel for this function.
Once the quote is approved, you must indicate the date of your trip to corroborate the treatment viability in the selected period, ensure your accommodation and proceed with the purchase of air tickets.
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