Dental implants were invented by Prof. Bran mark in Sweden some three decades ago. Since then they have been constantly developed and modified and have now been widely adopted by dental professionals and patients as the preferred method of choice to replace the lost teeth. They are very successful, to give you some idea of how successful, most studies agree that over 95% of dental implants are still functioning after 15 years. Nothing else we do in dentistry (such as fillings or crowns for example) has a comparable success rate.
Dental implants are basically, specially modified Titanium screws. They are inserted into the jaw bone. Teeth made of metal and porcelain are then fixed to the implant. That is it. There is no great mystery here. They are successful because the Titanium surface has been specially treated so that it integrates (or attaches itself) to the surrounding bone. Titanium is also very biocompatible and does not elicit any rejection like, response from the body tissues. In addition, one enormous advantage is that Titanium dental implants are not susceptible to disease processes that commonly affect natural teeth such as dental decay or gum disease. The process of placing a dental implant is pain-free and very simple. Firstly, the patient is assessed for suitability. A clinical examination is performed and this is supplemented with X-rays and in some cases, with additional Computer Tomogram (CT) images. A process of consultation and discussion then occurs to make the patient fully aware of what procedures will be necessary. This is always proceeded with a written Dental Report and Cost Schedule.
The actual placement of a dental implant takes very little time at all. In most cases, a little local anesthesia is all that is required. After placement, there is minimal discomfort and most patients do not require any after-surgery medication such as pain-killers or antibiotics.
Once the implant has integrated with the surrounding bone (this can take anything between a few weeks to six months and is largely dependent upon the condition of the surrounding bone in fact, as mentioned earlier an implant can be ready for the addition of a tooth on the same day as its placement!) then impressions are taken. These are sent to specialist dental technicians who produce a life-like replica of a natural tooth. Once constructed, the tooth is then attached to the dental implant. The patient is then able to enjoy many years of happy eating (and smiling!) with their new permanent tooth or teeth. Implants can be used to replace one tooth or all the teeth with equal confidence.
Dental implants (Example 1)
-This lady was missing her front tooth
-Below is an illustration to show how this was achieved.
Dental implants (Example 2)
The quest for the perfect smile has been growing year after year.
Everybody is seeking a brighter smile with white teeth but how?
– In case of malocclusion mild or severe crowding teeth we start with orthodontic treatment, with braces.
– In case of gammy smile, we need a smile lift surgery, to elevate the gum level, and show the teeth bigger.
Once we have good alignement we can whiten teeth by whitening or bleaching.
2 major whitening options are available today:
– In office whitening: This protocol involves
carefully controlled use of a relatively high concentration peroxide gel, applied to the teeth by the dentist after the gums have been protected the peroxyde remains on the teeth up to one hour.
– Professionally disponsed take-home whitening kits:
These Kits incorporate an easy to use lower concentration peroxide gel that remains on the teeth for an hour or larger (Sometimes overnight)
– The Hollywood smile: It consist on bonding of veneers or thin shells or layers on the front surfaces of the teeth.
These veneers allow to change the length, width, color and shape of tooth. We have here three kinds of veneers:
– Composite veneers: They depend on the dentist skills and are bonded directly to the teeth in one session.
– Porcelaine veneers: They need to prepare the teeth by trimming and taking impressions to be sent to the laboratory. It takes around 3 sessions.
– Lumineers veneers: Lumineers cerinate porcelain can accommodate minimal reduction or no reduction preparations.
So to choose the best for your smile it is better to take the advise of your dentist.
Dr Johnny G. Nassar Dr Sanaa M. Nassar
Dental surgeon Dental surgeon
Orthodontist Surgery and Implantology
Lumineer certificate Lumineer certificate
www.lebanonsmile.net
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Nassar Dental center, Furn El Chebback, Beirut.
00961 1 287 000
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Dr Sanaa Moussi Nassar: DDS ( Lebanese University ), CES A and B, DU ( Paris, France )
Specialist in Oral Surgery and Implantology.
She has more than 16 years of experience in the field of dentistry.
Dr Sanaa Moussi Nassar finished her highschool in College Saint Joseph, Sainte Famille Maronite, Jbeil. She received her Dental Surgeon Diploma from the Lebanese University, Horsh Tabet, Beirut in 1999. She continued her education in Paris where she was specialized in Oral Surgery and Implantology.
In 2002 she came back to Lebanon to found with her husband, Dr Johnny Nassar the Lebanon Smile- Nassar Dental Clinic in may 2003. She s known in her ability in different oral and cosmetic surgeries, like Smile Lift for Gummy Smiles, and in Implantology.
As she attends different local and international conferences to stay up to date with the latest innovations in dentistry and surgery as well as in cosmetic dentistry like Lumineers, and Veneers, ( Hollywood Smile ).
Dr Johnny Nassar: DDS ( Lebanese University ), CES, A and B, DU (Paris, France )
Specialist in orthodontics ( Adults and children ). More than 16 years of experience in the field of dentistry.
Dr Johnny Nassar finished his highschool in Chiyah Official Highschool and received his diploma of General Dentistry, from the Lebanese University, Horsh Tabet, Beirut , in 1999. He continued his education in Paris where he was specialized in Orthodontics.
In 2002 he came back to Lebanon with his wife Dr Sanaa Moussi Nassar to found the Lebanon Smile- Nassar Dental Clinic in may 2003. He uses different orthodontic techniques ( Removable, Fixed, Clear braces, Lingual Technique, Invisalign, Micro Implants, Trainers)
He attends as well local and international conferences to stay up to date with the latest innovations in the orthodontic treatments as well as in the Cosmetic Dentistry such as Veneers, Lumineers
(Hollywood Smile).