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Implant Systems and Back-up
CDIC
uses Branemark,
Steri-Oss
and Endopore
dental implant systems as they are all leaders in their field, complementing
each other and enabling CDIC to offer the best possible treatment
for all our patients. Developed by Professor P.I. Branemark in Gothenburg
Sweden in 1965 the Branemark system of dental implants has the longest
time period for documented research of any dental implant system.
The Steri-Oss System is the world market leader in dental implants,
supplying over 50% of the American market. Endopore is a relatively
new system to the UK though it has been used in Canada for some
time with outstanding results in difficult situations. Most patients
who are treated with any of these three dental implant systems should
expect life long replacements for their lost teeth. In fact, the
first Branemark system patient, whose implants were placed in 1965,
still has his original implants in function today.
The
dental implant procedure not only involves the insertion of the
implants themselves, but may involve other procedures to obtain
the best possible result - for example bone grafting or soft tissue
work. For the more complicated case or cases that cannot be carried
out in the dental chair CDIC is fortunate to be able to draw upon
the specialist advice, knowledge, back up and surgical expertise
of two very important people.
Keith
Jones M.B., B.Ch., B.D.S., F.D.S.R.C.S., F.R.C.S.
Dr
Jones, who is qualified in both medicine and dentistry is a consultant
in Maxillofacial surgery at the Derby Royal Infirmary. Having a
keen interest in dental implants, he is an invaluable source of
consultation for CDIC when major bone grafting is required
Raj
Patel B.D.S., M.Sc., F.D.S.
Dr Patel spent two years at The Eastman in London studying for an
M.Sc. in conservative dentistry. He is now a lecturer in Implantology
at the University of Sheffield Dental School and ideally placed
to advise and assist with more complicated cases.
The
final members of the implant team are the technicians who make the
teeth that fit onto the implants.
CDIC
works mainly with the David Bird Dental Laboratory. The laboratory
boast a highly trained team of technicians expert in the field of
dental implantology and cosmetic dentistry. They regularly improve
their skills and knowledge by attending numerous courses in the
UK all over the world.
CDIC
feel it is very important to use laboratories with a vast experience
in implantology when carrying out implant work and this laboratory
fit this criteria.
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