Digital VS Traditional Impressions

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In the 21st century with so many new advancements in dental technology, we can truly say that digitally taken impressions have made the biggest difference for many dentists and dental practices. This gives patients a more relaxed and less time consuming treatment at the dentist.

 

The traditional approach

For many patients having dental impressions done can be very unpleasant. Patients with a strong gag reflex struggle with the entire procedure. There’s nothing worse than those three to six painful minutes waiting for the “alginate rubber material” (gooey substances) to set. For many decades traditional impressions were needed for crowns, bridges, veneers, bleaching trays, and not forgetting night guards.traditional impression

Digital impressions using an IOS scanner

Digital impressions are taken with an intraoral scanner (IOS) using optical light technology as its source to scan the soft and hard tissue within the mouth.  The IOS scanner digitally captures clear and highly accurate impressions within seconds. With a digital scanner, patients will not feel uncomfortable and have a gagging reflex or throw up when impressions are being taken.

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Benefits of digital impressions

  • Digital impressions avoid the discomfort these traditional impression materials can cause patients, such has gagging or even throwing up.
  • No more awful taste left in your mouth after having impressions taken.
  • Patients save time in chair with their dentist as they do not need to wait for the alginate substance to take form or set.
  • While scanning we can immediately find errors or missed areas.
  • Digital impressions can be stored electronically which contributes to our recordkeeping and the POPI act.
  • Much more accurate than conventional impressions
  • Easy to send to dentists (Specialists around the world)
  • Forms part of a fully digitally integrated dental clinic such as Silver Oaks Dental
  • Integrates fully and immediately into the DSD protocol.

Dental loans by MediFin

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In South Africa, many individuals cannot afford private healthcare treatments. Be it a lifesaving operation that is needed or a long-awaited cosmetic procedure, private healthcare is not affordable for everyone.

Paying for healthcare is not easy, especially to low or average-income households. The good news is that Medifin offers medical finance options to patients who require financial aid. Some patients are not able to pay for their treatment due to financial constraints and/or medical aid not covering some of their required and desired cosmetic treatments. MediFin finance offers affordable loans with easy repayment options that are suitable for you as an individual.

How do I apply?

  • Patients will be required to attend an initial consult with a dentist that is accredited to MediFin. This consult will have to be paid by the patient to the dental practice.
  • The dentist will provide you with a quotation for your treatment plan.
  • You, as the patient, are required to submit your quote to Medi fin online https://medifin.co.za/apply-now/ or call them on 086 100 0808 for further assistance.
  • The patient will have to wait for the approval of your loan. Once your application has been accepted by MediFin, they will make payment directly to your dentist within 24 hours.
  • Once payment has been made; your dentists’ dental team will contact you to set up your appointments.

What treatments are covered:

Requirements:

  • A Copy of Your ID
  • Proof of Income
  • 3 Months Bank Statement
  • Proof of Residence
  • A Treatment Quotation from Your Dentist

contact us on 031 202 6584 | silveroaksdentalclinic@gmail.com to book you consult with us and we can assist you with getting MediFin finance to assist with your dental treatment payment.

Same Day Smiles in South Africa

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Same day smiles in South Africa are also known as all on 4s or immediate load implants and are completed in a single visit.
Imagine walking into a dental practice in need of major restorative work and walking out a few hours later with a new full set of teeth and a beautiful smile. Sound too good to be true? The good news is, thanks to the ever-evolving digital dental era “teeth in one day “ can now be a reality.

Most patients will have to see their dental specialist in 3 visits.

  • Once for a consultation
  • Once for surgery
  • And final, a follow-up.

The implantation process is completed in a single visit. The dental specialist can achieve a full set of teeth supported by dental implants during this visit.

All on 4

How does Same Day Smiles work?

At your first consult for your same day smile, your dentist will examine your teeth. A CBCT scan will determine if you have sufficient bone density in your jaw to have an implant placed. Using the Digital Smile Design system, your dentist can show you the before and after the transition of your teeth.

If you are an eligible candidate for dental implants your dentist will plan your treatment and provide you with a detailed quotation. Your implant surgery is done using a digitally guided implant placement technique. Each implant is placed at a precise angle to maximize the use of available bone to support and securely fix the dental bridge.

Same day smiles include 4 – 6 implants are placed on the upper jaw and 4 on the lower jaw. The same-day smile will involve the immediate placement of a temporary prosthesis (Dental bridge) onto the implants. The temporary prosthesis will be replaced with a permanent one in about 4 -5 months from the placement of the temporary ones.

same day smile

Am I the right candidate?

  • If you have sufficient bone density along your jawbone and dental arch.
  • You should have healthy gums and be committed to avoiding tobacco products before treatment.

Lower Jaw implant

Silver Oaks is one of the few dental implant clinics in South Africa with the skill and experience to offer same day implants or immediate implants. If you are thinking of having same-day implants call us on 031 202 6584 or email us on silveroaksdentalclinic@gmail.com for assistance.

Dental Implant Manufacturers that we use at Silver Oaks Dental Clinic

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This topic discusses the dental implant manufacturers used at Silver Oaks Dental Clinic.

The following 3 questions that you should ask before choosing a dentist to do your dental implants with.

  •  What is the experience of the dentist?
  • Does he use the latest in digital technology?
  • Is he offering the highest quality in dental implant material

Your Dental implants procedure can still be unsuccessful even if you ask the above three questions.

Your dental implants procedure can be unsuccessful due to the below reasons:

If you have poor oral hygiene and don’t visit your dentist twice a year and brush and floss twice a day then your dental implants can be unsuccessful.

Success rates of dental implants vary, depending on where in the jaw the implants are placed but, in general, dental implants have a success rate of up to 98%. With proper care implants can last a lifetime. If you have poor oral hygiene and don’t visit your dentist twice a year and brush and floss twice a day then your dental implants can fail over the years.

Also if you have underlying conditions such as diabetes or heart disease or radiation therapy then you need to be evaluated on an individual basis. Heavy smokers need to quit smoking so that their dental implants last a long time.

In most cases, anyone healthy enough to undergo a routine dental extraction or oral surgery can be considered for a dental implant. Patients should have healthy gums and enough bone to hold the implant. They also must be committed to good oral hygiene and regular dental visits. Heavy smokers, people suffering from uncontrolled chronic disorders — such as diabetes or heart disease — or patients who have had radiation therapy to the head/neck area need to be evaluated on an individual basis.

When choosing a dental implant manufacturer you have to look at the grade of material being used. All our Dental Implants meet international standards and use high quality material. We offer the highest quality in Dental Implants at the best possible price. All the below manufacturers are excellent choices when it comes to choosing a dental implant manufacturer.

You can choose from our four reputable long standing Dental implant companies in the industry at Silver Oaks Dental Clinic

  • Straumann
  • Nobel Biocare
  • MIS CI.
  • Megagen

There are different types of dental implants made by these manufacturers. Some are short and fat to go in the bone near a sinus. Others are narrow to fit between front teeth. Dr Huson will help you decide the Dental Implants to fit your case. We offer you four choices. You can choose the one that works for you after you have consulted with Dr Huson. It is important to use a long standing manufacturer. Should anything go wrong the parts will be easily accessible.

All our dental implant manufacturers are world renowned so you will find these parts easy around the world.

Find an experienced dentist who has placed dental implants for several years

Dr Huson has over 17 years of experience. He also worked under world renowned celebrity dentist Dr Joe Oliver in the Harley Street Region of London, United Kingdom (where celebrities get their dental treatments done).

Dr Huson has placed over 500 dental implants – all with excellent results.

We use the latest technology in digital dentistry

We use the latest in digital dentistry with Digital Smile Design (DSD). Today DSD has evolved into an all encompassing digital platform which includes facial scanning, dental scanning, CT scans and 3D printing.  We offer it all.

Please talk to Dr Roy Richard-Huson about digital smile design and the options available to you. With DSD you are able to see the final result on a computer simulation even before the procedure has started. This will decrease your apprehension as you know the final result that you will be getting.  As a result, you will understand that your procedure is value for money. You can chat to Dr Huson about the dental implant manufacturers and how they work with our latest in digital technology.

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We use the below four dental implant manufacturers at Silver Oaks Dental Clinic. Click on the headings below to read more about each Manufacturer.

Straumann

MIS CI

Nobel Biocare

Megagen

It is important to discuss the various types of dental implant manufacturers with the Dr and you can choose the one that works the best for you.

Call us now or click here to learn more to learn about our dental implant procedure.