Dental Implants are one of the most popular dental procedures carried out by dentists in Hungary for the overseas health traveller.Many thousands of British and Irish dental patients travel each year to see a dentist in Hungary due to the massive price difference between each country for dental care.
Patients can typically save between £1000 and £1,500 per dental implant in Hungary comparing to average dental implant prices here in the UK and Ireland. Sometimes the price difference can be as much as £1,900 or more per implant on a like for like basis depending on various factors such as the brand of dental implant used and the pricing structure adopted by the clinician placing the dental implant. Please, read on for more information.
A dental implant is often used when a single tooth needs replacement but is also commonly used to help support other types of dental restorations such as implant supported bridges or dentures.
Dental implants do the same job as the roots of a tooth which is to support a dental restoration. A natural tooth is held in place by its roots and so a manufactured tooth called a crown can be supported by a dental implant which acts as an artificial root.
A modern day dental implant is commonly cylindrical in shape with most dental implants being made from high grade pure Titanium due to the bio-compatibility qualities that Titanium has. Some dental implant manufacturers supply ceramic dental implants for patients who require a more organic approach to tooth replacement but success rates are lower.
The most common type of titanium dental implants used in Hungary are called root form implants because they are placed into the jawbone by a specially trained dentist or dental surgeon. They will come as a two piece construction with one part being the dental implant and the other being the abutment which helps join the dental restoration to the dental implant. Ceramic constructed dental implants are usually one piece.
Generally, this is the procedure:
Once a patient has been assessed as a good candidate for dental implants the dentist will place the dental implant into the jawbone after careful planning and preparation. Once the dental implant has been placed, the dental implant will be flush with the gum and is usually left for several months to heal. The healing process is called osseointegration and is where the natural bone and the dental implant join together over a period of time so that the restoration can be fully supported and load can be applied such as biting pressures. Healing times usually vary from 3 to 6 months depending on patient circumstances. Sometimes dental implants can be immediately loaded with the intended dental restoration but it is not common.
Once the healing phase is complete the dentist will uncover the dental implant, carefully screw in the abutment and start preparing to load the dental implants with the dental restoration whether it is a crown, bridge or denture.
You should now be the proud owner of a brand new aesthetically pleasing and functional restoration which has been made for you in Hungary, the dental tourism capital of the world.
