Nobel dental implants: everything the average patient needs to know about them
Nobel Biocare was founded by Swedish scientist Per-Ingvar Brånemark, who discovered the phenomenon of osseointegration - the fusion of bone tissue with metal objects made of titanium - in 1952. He also carried out the first successful implantation in 1965. Then the technology continuously developed and today Nobel dental implants are widely and successfully used by dental surgeons all over the world. Today they are available with an innovative TiUnite surface, which increases the rate of osseointegration and improves the survival rate of the material, even when installed with immediate loading. The survival rate of Nobel implants is (according to the results of a number of large-scale long-term studies) from 97.1 to 99.2%.
Features of Nobel implants
The design of Nobel implant systems, the installation of which in our clinic is available on a turnkey basis, consists of two functional parts:
- Screw
. When implanted, it is screwed into the bony part of the jaw. - Abutment
. Provides a base for fixing crowns/bridges.
The use of Nobel systems allows you to solve even the most complex problems that cheaper implants from other brands cannot cope with. Currently, the products of this manufacturer are leaders in dental implantation, having undeniable advantages and virtually no contraindications.
Indications for installation
The solutions offered by Nobel Biocare allow you to cope with all existing problems in the absence of teeth:
- Single
. If one unit is missing in a row, the NobelActive, NobelReplace and NobelSpeedy systems are used, which are suitable for both classical two-stage and progressive one-stage implantation. The manufacturer offers a variety of designs, so you can choose the best option for any clinical case. - Completely edentulous
. In case of complete absence of teeth in a row, Nobel offers its own patented All-on-4 implantation technique. The uniqueness of the method is that tooth restoration is possible in one day - implantation and prosthetics occur immediately. The proposed “All-on-4” system is indicated even for patients with insufficient bone tissue.
In case of severe bone atrophy, our clinic specialists will offer you zygomatic implantation using Zygoma extended zygomatic implants (30-52 mm). This method is applicable in combination with the “All-on-4” and “All-on-6” protocols, which is cheaper than other types of prosthetics.
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Contraindications
The list of contraindications is small. The use of Nobel implants is not recommended in the following cases:
- allergy to titanium (extremely rare);
- during pregnancy and lactation;
- some general diseases of the body.
Possible temporary or absolute contraindications are identified at the initial appointment with the dentist during the collection of the clinical picture. An accurate answer about contraindications can sometimes be obtained not during the examination, but after receiving the diagnostic results.
Benefits of Nobel Biocare implants
The American brand Nobel Biocare is a leader in the production of implants and occupies 90% of the world market. Guaranteeing the high quality of its products, the manufacturer also claims the following advantages:
- the design is thought out in such a way that minimal damage to bone tissue occurs during installation;
- ensures uniform load;
- patented porous coating of artificial roots TiUnite™ (moderately rough with a thick layer of titanium and a high degree of crystallization) promotes accelerated fusion of the rod with living tissues;
- survival rate is 98% - the highest rates in comparison with analogues;
- minimum possible rehabilitation and survival time: lower jaw – 2-3 months;
- upper jaw – up to 4 months.
When implanting, not only the quality of the implants is important. The specialists of the Smile Factor network of clinics have sufficient qualifications and practical experience to accurately calculate the location of fixation and select the size of the rod so that when implanting the structure, there is minimal trauma to living tissue. Thus, the implantation of the front teeth and chewing teeth on a turnkey basis occurs as accurately, quickly and efficiently as possible. And the prices offered at the clinic will delight you with variety - everyone will choose an option that will be affordable.
Types of Nobel implants
Over the decades of their long and fruitful activity, Nobel Biocare specialists have studied thousands of different clinical cases and developed optimal solutions for a wide variety of situations:
- restoration of anterior or lateral teeth, on the upper or lower jaw,
- prosthetics of one tooth or the entire dentition,
- for immediate or staged implantation.
Among Nobel Biocare products, the doctor will always be able to select the appropriate implants, taking into account the structure of the jaw and the characteristics of the individual situation of each individual patient.
Nobel Active
This implant is suitable for the most difficult cases, incl. for installation in tight spaces between two remaining teeth (for example, front teeth). It can be installed in the socket of an extracted tooth, in soft bone, and is characterized by very high primary stabilization in any conditions. Due to the special structure of the root part, its position can be changed during the installation process.
The NobelActive implant has a reverse-taper neck, which stimulates the regeneration of bone and soft tissue, creating a more aesthetically pleasing artificial tooth shape. The well-designed conical shape of the implant body with cutting blades at the end ensures tighter contact with the bone, minimal trauma and accelerated osseointegration.
A specially designed conical connection with an anti-rotation hex allows for a stronger connection between the abutment and the implant and increases the stability of the prosthetic structure.
NobelReplace
This type of Nobel implant is equipped with a detailed surgical installation protocol, which significantly simplifies and speeds up the entire procedure, and the presence of 4 options helps you choose the most convenient option for any specific case. Thanks to its shape, it has high primary stabilization and can be suitable for installation with immediate loading.
NobelReplace implants are equipped with a special abutment fastening system, including 3 anti-rotation channels. All installation kit items are color coded for easy selection.
NobelReplace CC
NobelReplace Conical Connection implants are shaped like natural teeth and are equipped with a conical connection system to the abutment, which is sealed and reliable, preventing the penetration of saliva and the development of inflammatory processes. All this ensures mechanical reliability and excellent aesthetic performance of artificial teeth for any implantation method, incl. with immediate loading.
The presence of a platform change function and the well-thought-out shape of the implant determine the presence of a ledge on the installed implant with a fixed abutment - exactly in the place where the neck of a natural tooth is located. This ledge ensures the normal formation of soft gum tissue and forms a beautiful natural contour of the restored tooth.
NobelReplace Conical Connection implants have a TiUnite surface throughout the entire body, including the neck, and NobelReplace Conical Connection PMC implants have a 0.75 mm wide milled neck.
NobelParallel CC
The implants of this system have a special shape: the walls of the body are parallel to each other, and the apical (end) part is conical. This makes it possible to place such implants even in soft bone, prosthetizing both lateral and anterior teeth. You can restore one or several teeth, as well as the entire dentition.
All types of implantation are used, incl. a method with immediate loading, which places special demands on the quality of implants - their primary stability, the rate of osseointegration.
Thanks to their innovative shape, these implants can be used for bicortical fixation - to restore 3 or more lost teeth in a row. A small number of drills makes the implantation procedure faster and less traumatic.
NobelSpeedy
In fact, this is a whole line of implants of various lengths for fixation in the soft bone of the upper jaw. They allow you to perform complete fixed prosthetics using the All-on-4 system. They are characterized by high primary stabilization; even in situations with insufficient bone volume, they allow you to do without bone grafting.
The special structure of the implant body (especially its tail (apical) part) makes it possible not to completely prepare the bed, because Thanks to its unique thread, the implant itself cuts off sections of the bone, achieving improved stabilization and a tight connection with the bone tissue.
The shortened drilling protocol allows you to speed up the entire procedure and reduce treatment time, while ensuring excellent stabilization in the HTO even during implantation with immediate loading. A large selection of implant models of various lengths and thicknesses makes it easy to select options for each specific case.
NobelZygoma
Special implants that are characterized by increased length for integration into the zygomatic bone. They are specially designed for prosthetics in the upper jaw in situations with severe bone tissue atrophy, when the bone becomes so thin that the installation of conventional implants is impossible. NobelZygoma allows in these cases to do without bone grafting (for example, sinus lift), simplify and speed up the implantation procedure.
All nobel biocare implants feature the innovative rough oxidized TiUnite surface for faster and stronger integration with bone tissue, which ensures the best survival rate, and are guaranteed for life.
These implants have either a straight neck or a 45-degree curved neck, which provides greater prosthetic options, providing a wide variety of options for installing orthopedic structures. The length of the implants is from 30 to 52.5 mm, the diameter is from 3.9 to 5 mm.
Brånemark System
This is an implant system with a special connection having an external hexagon shape, which allows for more precise positioning of the abutment (6-12 positions). The internal connection has 3 channels that prevent spontaneous rotation of the abutment and facilitate its installation.
Brånemark System Mk III is designed for installation in dense and medium-density bone. The implants have parallel walls and 3 cutting chambers in the tail.
The Brånemark System Mk IV is designed for installation in soft bone. Shallow cutting chambers cause less bone trauma, providing superior primary stability.
Brånemark System Mk Shorty – short implants (5.5 mm), which allow you to do without bone grafting, even if the bone tissue is severely atrophied.
Brånemark System Zygoma – zygomatic implants of increased length, allowing the installation of implants in the upper jaw with severe atrophy of bone tissue, when it is not possible to install conventional implants.
Nobel Active Implant System
Implants of the Nobel Active are the most popular and popular, they are used in any, even the most difficult, clinical situations due to the following features:
- A high level of primary stabilization is provided by the expanding body of the implant and unique cutting blades located in the apical part. These features allow the use of Nobel Active implants in soft bone tissue, when performing simultaneous implantation and the need for immediate loading.
- The reverse-conical neck of the implant - thanks to it, the bone tissue in the neck area is preserved, the gum adheres well to the implant - this solution is vaguely reminiscent of the solution of Bicon and Megagen AnyRidge;
- Groovy grooves – a patented technology for applying grooves to the threads, thanks to which excellent stabilization properties of the implant are maintained;
- Cutting grooves with reverse function – located in the apical part of the implant, designed to adjust the position of the implant during installation;
- Implant 3.0 for installation in confined spaces - this Nobel Active implant model has a diameter of less than 3.5 mm, which allows implantation in narrow interdental spaces. Used to restore lateral and central incisors of the lower jaw, lateral incisors of the upper jaw.
Benefits of Nobel Biocare
Nobel implants are always of guaranteed high quality. They are the result of many years of dental practice, medical research and the development of modern technologies, and therefore provide a number of advantages:
- speed – they can be installed immediately after tooth extraction,
- high primary stabilization - thanks to the special thread design, they compact the bone tissue and are immediately well fixed in it,
- the ability to do without bone grafting - even with strong resorption and a small amount of bone tissue, the Nobel implant can be installed and will hold perfectly,
- large selection for a wide variety of clinical cases,
- the special surface structure of TiUnite ensures high survival rate of the material,
- carefully developed surgical protocols and the use of modern technologies make it possible to simplify and reduce implantation time,
- Lifetime material guarantee.
Nobel biocare implants provide minimal trauma, painless and quick implantation, allowing you to restore a beautiful appearance and chewing functions literally in one visit to the dentist.
Nobel Replace Select Tapered Implant System
Implants follow the natural shape of the tooth root, which provides good primary stabilization. Thanks to this, implants are successfully used for immediate loading, regardless of whether they are installed in a fresh or healed socket. Depending on the specific clinical case, the implantologist can choose one of four types of implants: Replace Tapered (with TiUnite coating on the neck), Replace Select Tapered PMC (with a polished neck in two sizes: 0.75 or 1.5 mm), Platform Shift (with possibility of changing the platform). Precise and reliable fastening of the abutment ensures connection with 3 anti-rotation channels - this specific connection is an internal triangular star with smooth corners
Special TiUnite coating
Nobel dental implants are equipped with a modern special coating, which is given a special shape - porosity and roughness with small protrusions and grooves - as well as a high phosphorus content, which makes the surface of the implants similar to the surface, structure and composition of bone tissue, greatly facilitating and accelerating the process of fusion of metal material with jawbone tissue.
Thanks to this, they quickly and painlessly take root, stay firmly in the jaw, and make it possible in many cases to do without bone augmentation and avoid problems in the future.
Nobel implants “turnkey” - what does it mean and how much does it cost?
The entire process of installing a new tooth (or several teeth) includes the installation of the implant itself, as well as the necessary components for it - first the gum former, then the abutment, and the crown that is fixed to it. Thus, it turns out that the full price of a turnkey nobel implant will be determined by the cost:
- implant and materials,
- dental crown,
- work of a doctor - implant surgeon and prosthetist,
- clinic markups.
All these components are extremely important and necessary for the success of implantation, and the quality of all procedures directly depends on them, so there is no way to seriously save money, because we do not want to put the patient’s health at risk and reduce the service life of the material used.
Nobel implants are very expensive, which is due to their highest quality and production according to European standards. The entire complex of materials and instruments is specially designed and matched to each other to ensure the highest implantation efficiency.
For a crown to look beautiful, be durable and last a lifetime, you don’t need to skimp on it, especially when you’ve spent money on first-class Nobel implants.
The work of an implantologist requires extensive knowledge and serious experience. The remuneration of a young novice physician is cheaper, but the patient’s health is more important to us, so we attract experienced and professional doctors of the highest category to work.
Why you should choose “Smile Factor” to install the Nobel implant
Among its competitors, “Smile Factor” compares favorably with the following advantages:
- clinics in different areas of St. Petersburg - for convenience, you can sign up for any one that is easier for you to get to;
- We use original Nobel Biocare brand products;
- our implantologists have the appropriate experience and qualifications to perform operations to implant all models of Nobel titanium rods;
- no hidden fees - the stated price of treatment is added to the Contract and remains unchanged throughout the entire treatment;
- the services of our specialists are available in installments and on credit;
- We offer turnkey implantation – from initial consultation and diagnosis to installation of the crowns of your choice.
Our clinics are open seven days a week, so you can seek dental care at any time convenient for you. We are waiting for you for a consultation every day from 9.00 to 21.00.
Installation time for Nobel implants
In some cases, it can take place in one session and take no more than half an hour. The manufacturer, using the most modern developments and technologies, made sure that the procedure was as fast and comfortable as possible.
Unfortunately, you often have to spend more time, performing implantation in two stages, waiting for the titanium root to engraft, and only then installing a permanent crown. Everything is determined by the individual characteristics of the patient and the specific situation.
Prices for Nobel implants
The high cost of the Nobel implant is its only drawback. But it is redeemed by its reliability, excellent survival rate, and the possibility of faster and more comfortable installation.
The country of origin of Nobel implants is the USA. Although the company's headquarters is in Switzerland, the main production is located in the states and most of the products are manufactured there. The high quality standards of European and American manufacturers are well known to everyone, which is why their products are leaders in dentistry. The price of the Nobel implant is due to the fact that it is an imported product of the highest quality from a leading manufacturer.
