Korean dental implants osstem: reviews from doctors and patients

Installation of dental implants is a very popular service, since such dental prostheses can solve problems with missing teeth in a person’s mouth for many years. Due to the fact that many people today have dental implants installed, there is a wide variety of models of dental structures offered by manufacturers from around the world.

This month, installation of one implant costs 17,990 rubles.

The choice of dental implant prostheses, which can be installed in the patient’s mouth, is certainly large. And it can be difficult for a person to find a suitable dental implant, since many nuances need to be taken into account, and it is not always possible to understand the topic on their own. This is one of the reasons why patients are afraid of the dental implant procedure in the mouth. In order to dispel your doubts and clarify the issue of installing implants, the LeaderStom network of dental clinics in this article will talk about popular models of dental structures, prices for their installation and consumer reviews regarding the use of permanent dentures produced by Osstem.

Fears and doubts of patients before installing dental implants

Before deciding on the procedure for installing dental implants in the oral cavity, every person asks himself the question of how advisable such an intervention in the body is and what other options for solving the problem exist? The feasibility of installing implants and other methods of replacing teeth in the patient’s oral cavity is determined based on the results of the examination and examination.

An alternative to dental implants is removable and non-removable prosthetic structures. But wearing such structures in the mouth is associated with certain discomfort for a person, and the installation of dentures requires grinding and preparation of the patient’s supporting teeth.

In addition, the service life of removable and non-removable prosthetic structures in the patient’s mouth is no more than 7-10 years, after which replacement of the dental prosthesis is required. But this is not always possible, due to the fact that the ground teeth can no longer hold a bridge or crown. Therefore, sooner or later a person still comes to the decision to install dental implants in the oral cavity.

To dispel patients’ doubts about the installation of implant structures, we will try to understand the reasons for the fear of dental implantation:

• The first thing that frightens patients is the need for surgery when installing dental implants in the mouth. Yes, the procedure for implanting an artificial titanium rod into human bone tissue is essentially an operation. But the intervention in the human body in this case is minimal. The doctor performs manipulations to install a dental implant under local anesthesia, so the patient does not feel pain or discomfort. The procedure takes 1-1.5 hours, and the wound at the site of the dental implant heals in one to three weeks.

• The next question that worries people who have decided to have dental implants installed in their mouth is the fear that the implant will not take root. To reassure patients, it should be said that this happens extremely rarely! Titanium or zirconium dioxide, which are used in the manufacture of artificial tooth roots, are materials whose risk of rejection by the human body is minimal. In addition, the high survival rate of the implant is also facilitated by its structure, thanks to which the patient’s bone tissue penetrates into the dental structure. Therefore, after a certain time after the operation to install an implant in the mouth, the artificial root becomes a full-fledged element of the patient’s dental system, along with the person’s natural teeth.

• Complications after dental implantation are another issue of concern for patients. But if you use a high-quality implant from a trusted manufacturer, if you follow the technology for installing dentures of this type, and also if the patient follows the rules of oral hygiene, the occurrence of any inflammatory processes at the site of installation of the dental implant is unlikely.

• The high cost of implantation in Moscow - this fact also, not least of all, frightens patients and prevents the installation of implants. But in this situation everything is relative. First, not all dental implants are expensive. The cost depends on the company and product class: the difference in price between premium and economy class implants is obvious. A dental implant in a person’s mouth is installed for life; only the crown is subject to replacement, the service life of which is 25-35 years. Any other method of prosthetics for human teeth requires more frequent replacement, and, accordingly, additional financial investments on the part of the patient, the amount of which significantly exceeds the cost of a one-time installation of a dental implant in a person’s mouth.

Indications and contraindications

Indications for prosthetics are the need for restoration or restoration of the dentofacial apparatus. Using implants from Korea Osstem, the dentist can restore one or several teeth in the upper or lower jaw. The number of missing elements does not matter. Contraindications to implant installation:

• diabetes;
• the presence of malignant neoplasms;
• bruxism;
• infectious, viral, fungal diseases;
• diseases affecting teeth and oral tissues;
• untreated caries;
• complete neglect of dental care;
• some anomalies in the structure of the dentofacial apparatus;
• pathologies of the cardiovascular system.

When there are contraindications, the issue regarding prosthetics is resolved on an individual basis. If a patient is not suitable for implantation, this does not depend on their brand or configuration. In some cases, the doctor may recommend an alternative - removable prosthetics.

What are Osstem implants?

The choice of implant design has a great influence on the outcome of the operation to install dental implants in the patient’s mouth. There are a great variety of implant models, and the leaders in the production of such dental structures are the following countries: the USA, Switzerland, Sweden, Korea and Israel.

We decided to focus on the description of premium Korean dental implants from the Osstem Implant company. The fact is that these designs combine two main criteria that are important for dentists and patients: affordable price and high quality.

The Osstem Implant company has been producing dental implants since 1992. The first production was opened in South Korea, then in the United States this manufacturer began to produce products under the Hiossen brand. Today they are used by dentists for installation on patients in more than sixty countries around the world. They have earned many positive reviews from patients and doctors and have received universal recognition.

Osstem implants (South Korea)

If we consider Osstem implants not based on reviews from patients or doctors, but from the perspective of independent product research, we can discover many interesting and useful facts. For example, today the brand has two names: standard – for the countries of Asia and neighboring countries and “Hiossen” – for the USA and Europe. This is a marketing ploy that allows you to change prices based on the ability of patients to pay.

The first time we heard about the manufacturer of dental implants was Ostem in 1997, when it announced its entry into the market. Since then, many innovative proposals and innovative ideas have appeared in the brand’s lines. Today, a rich assortment allows you to select titanium pins for different clinical cases. Solve issues of immediate and delayed prosthetics.

Features and advantages of Osstem implants: reviews from dentists and patients

Dental clinics in Russia have many years of experience installing osstem implants in the oral cavity of patients. And in most cases, reviews of such tooth replacement structures are extremely positive. This is due not only to the high quality of these dental implants, but also to other features of these titanium prostheses.

Dentists in their reviews distinguish the following advantages of dental implants from this company:

• Ease of use.
  The manufacturer offers a wide range of dental implants and components for them: attachments, gum formers, cover screws, etc. In addition, Osstem offers surgical kits and medical instruments for doctors to purchase to perform dental implant procedures in the patient's mouth.
• Comprehensive installation information.
  The manufacturer provides detailed instructions for each type of dental implant and informs buyers about what parts can be combined with each other and how exactly this should be done. As a result, dentists receive a finished product that is easy and convenient to work with, and this is important for the patient who trusts his mouth and teeth to the doctor and hopes for a good result.
• Multifunctionality
  of Osstem dental implants. The company offers a large selection of designs made from various materials and differing in characteristics. Therefore, dental implants from Osstem are installed in the bone tissue in the patient’s mouth, which has any degree of density.
• Warranties and durability.
  In reviews, dentists unanimously note the quality and reliability of Osstem products. And the company itself gives a lifetime guarantee on the use of dental implants.

Osstem rulers for implantation

The company's product range includes several series of dental implants for different clinical cases and protocols. Some series are designed specifically for prosthetic algorithms. Others are adapted by dentists. Thus, Ostem implants are often used for all-on-4 or all-on-6, although initially only the original Nobel systems were recommended for these techniques.

The catalog of the South Korean company introduces a series of implants with markings:

• TS.
• SS.
• MS.
• ET III SA.

Osstem TS system

Osstem TS implants are very diverse. The series includes titanium models of different sizes and shapes, as well as variations in SA and CA surface treatments. It is these artificial roots that are recommended for installation using express implantation protocols.

• TS III SA is a universal series with titanium rods of anatomical cone shape. The open type of thread minimizes the risk of bone necrosis. Primary stability indicators are excellent. Models are suitable for implantation into atrophied bone tissue with a height of less than 4 mm. Recommended for protocols with immediate loading of implants with fixed prostheses.
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• TS III CA - improved analogues of the previous series. The hydrophilic surface of titanium is responsible for accelerated osseointegration. Implants are also characterized by high primary stability and survival in a short time. The average period for complete fusion of the implant and bone tissue is less than a month.
• TS IV SA – small diameter conical screws with aggressive threads. Suitable for sinus lift surgery with simultaneous implantation. Recommended for implantation into the growth points of 6-7 teeth in the upper jaw.
• TS II SA – series for fixation into dense bone structures. Distinctive characteristics: “cylinder” shape, double thread on the surface of the implant and small thread in the area of ​​the implant neck.

System Osstem ET III SA

The Hiossen series is produced by the American partner of the company Osstem Implant and has its own distinctive characteristics. According to the manufacturer, these implants combine all the advantages of Korean dental products:

• surface SA;
• diameter range – 2.5-7 mm;
• compatible with most standard abutments;
• microthread to control the direction of implantation of the titanium rod.

Reviews from implantologists indicate the possibility of selecting an implant for different clinical cases. Particularly good results for aesthetic restorations.

MS system

Osstem MS is a series of monolithic detailed implants of small diameter for solving non-standard dental problems. Recommended for implantation of lower teeth in patients with complete or partial edentia, who also have problems with the width of the alveolar ridge.

There are three main categories of Osstem MS:

• Temporaries with a flexible neck - suitable for the installation of temporary prostheses using an immediate loading protocol.
• For removable prosthetics – Osstem implants with spherical fastening.
• For a narrow alveolar ridge, they are often placed in the frontal region of the lower jaw, since the implants have an extremely small diameter of 2.5-3 mm.

Patient reviews about Osstem implants:

The favorable price and high quality of implants are the main reasons for choosing a Korean design. The opinions of patients agree that they are attracted by the affordable cost of dental implants produced by this Korean company. When choosing implants, some of the patients trusted the dentist’s recommendations, others gleaned information about dental implants from the Internet or took the advice of friends who had undergone the procedure for installing Osstem implant prostheses. But, one way or another, they all say that they are satisfied with the installation and quality of premium dental implants at a similar price.

Successful engraftment is the second reason for the popularity of Osstem. The information contained in patient reviews regarding these implants indicates that in most cases such structures take root quickly and painlessly.

According to research and reviews from patients who have dental implants from the same company installed in their mouths, 10-20 years after installation there are no problems with the implants. People even manage to forget about the presence of such dental prostheses in their mouths, and this is another obvious advantage of Korean implants.

Osstem dental implantation – installation procedure

The implantation process includes several stages. Each of them is important in its own way; strict adherence to each stage is the key to the successful functioning of the implant.

1. Preoperative diagnosis.
   Checking the condition of the teeth, carrying out the necessary procedures, treating teeth and gums, creating an implantation plan.
2. Surgical stage.
   Implant installation. Removing stitches. Osseointegration check. Abutment installation
3. Prosthetics.
   Taking an impression, making a crown, and installing it. When using the Osstem prosthetics system, a wide selection of components will help you choose the ideal solution. And laboratory analogues of Osstem will help you make crowns that fit perfectly into your teeth.
4. Control and preventive examinations.
   To avoid postoperative complications, you must follow your doctor's recommendations and maintain oral hygiene.

How to understand which dental implants are better, manufacturer ratings

Dental implants produced by Osstem are just one example of high-quality and durable prostheses that are installed in a person’s mouth by implantologists. Of course, there are other equally worthy implanting structures, and the patient has the right to choose any of them.

The countries of Europe and the USA lead the ranking in the production of implants. It is there that world-famous premium prosthetic structures are made: Astra Tech (Sweden), Nobel Biocare (Switzerland-America), Straumann (Switzerland). These brands have been producing products for dental implant surgeries for patients for more than 60 years, so they have rightfully earned such a high status.

The survival rate of implants from these manufacturers is over 99%; to install such dental structures in the patient’s mouth, a certain principle of surgical operations is used, which is followed by implantologists. The only disadvantage of installing American or European-made dental implants is the price of the product, which ranges from 35,000 to 75,000 rubles.

If we talk about the most affordable designs that make it possible to replace teeth missing in the patient’s mouth and restore the aesthetics of a smile, then you should pay attention to manufacturing countries such as Korea and Israel. We have already discussed positive reviews about Korean Osstem implants in detail in this article. Among Israeli manufacturing companies, it is worth noting Alpha BIO brand dental implants, which are distinguished by their quality, reasonable price and ease of installation.

How to choose between root substitutes from two manufacturers?

So, what should you prefer, Korean or Israeli dental implants? Some experts believe that higher quality artificial roots are produced in Korea. But you need to understand that for successful implantation it is important not only to use reliable implants, but also to carry out this operation in a clinic with a good reputation and experienced specialists. Accurate adherence to the treatment protocol and the correct choice of model are also of great importance.

With increased bone density, it is advisable to choose Israeli implants for installation, which have a less aggressive thread and are made in the shape of a cylinder. Korean root substitutes are also less suitable for restoring anterior teeth, due to possible bone atrophy around the implant and further subsidence of the gums.

The choice of country of manufacture and implant model is best done with an experienced dentist. The doctor will suggest the best options based on the specific characteristics of the clinical situation.

Important facts about Korean implants

Korean implants are artificial titanium roots produced by manufacturers in South Korea. They occupy the middle price segment, while the quality is not inferior to analogues of more popular brands. Among all Korean implantation systems, it is worth highlighting the implants Osstem, Dentis (Dentium), Megagen and a number of others.

Over the past few years, South Korean implants have rapidly conquered the Russian and international markets. The latest technologies and quality control allow us to create optimal solutions for dental implantation in a wide variety of clinical cases. These implants are in deserved demand due to their excellent functional and aesthetic qualities and positive survival statistics. Let's consider the most popular solutions from trusted manufacturers.

Megagen implants

Korean Megagen implants are another “market player” of South Korean implant systems that stands out from its competitors. Dentists are willing to work with these implants because they have a high survival rate and allow you to restore teeth even in the most difficult cases.

When choosing these particular implants, the presence of the unique Xpeed contact surface plays an important role, due to which the roots occupy a stable position in the bone, quickly take root, and are ready for loading. With delayed implantation, after about 1 – 2 months it is possible to install a permanent prosthesis;

Certain series of implants are suitable for installation when there is insufficient bone tissue, which significantly reduces the time to restore a smile and the budget;