Switzerland is home to the world's best-known brands, Nobel Biocare and Straumann, which account for more than ⅓ of the global dental implant market. Swiss dental implants of these brands are the standard of quality and reliability.
Swiss implantation systems also include products from young manufacturers SGS Dental System and Roott. Features, advantages and disadvantages of implant systems from Switzerland, comparison with implants from other manufacturers - in our review.
Who performs the implantation:
MUKOYAN APET SARKISOVYCHChief physician. Leading maxillofacial surgeon in Moscow Read an interview with Mukoyan A.S. | GRIGORYAN RAFAEL SAMVELOVICHCandidate of Medical Sciences, maxillofacial surgeon, dental surgeon, implantologist. |
| Experience of implantologists more than 12 years | Installed more 15,000 implants | Made more 10,000 operations |
| Swiss quality is legendary. This is not surprising, because products manufactured in Switzerland have always been 100% reliable, and SGS Dental Systems dental implants from Unident are no exception. Numerous reviews from satisfied patients who managed to restore their teeth with SGS implants once again confirm that the high prices for Swiss-made products are well justified by the excellent results. |
Brief summary about the manufacturer
SGS implants (“SGS”) are of noble European origin, manufactured in Switzerland, the Principality of Liechtenstein. They have been designed and produced by SGS Dental System Holding since 2007 - this is one of the youngest manufacturers in the global implantology market. They are created at high-tech production sites in Hungary and Germany. Moreover, most of the models are “born” in Hungary, which makes it possible to make the product more affordable for patients. But the final stage of production, quality control, is carried out at the DOT plant located in Germany.
Despite such a short period of existence and its youth, the company has received all the necessary quality certificates for its products from structures in the field of dentistry and healthcare - ISO, FDA, CE, NQA. The company has a worldwide developed distribution network, conducts training courses for implant surgeons, and is represented in 48 countries (Europe, Asia, America and Russia). It is noteworthy that the products of this holding entered the Russian market only in 2010-2011.
SGS Dental claims to provide its customers with the highest quality service, competitive pricing and the highest level of professional support1.
Implantation stages
| 1 day Anamnesis collection, consultation, examination, drawing up a treatment plan (in some cases, immediate implantation and fixation of a temporary structure is possible) | Day 2 If necessary, additional examination, preparation | Day 3 Implantation (sometimes immediately with fixation of a temporary prosthesis) | 7-8 day Inspection, fixation of temporary prosthesis | 3-6 months Fixation of permanent prosthesis (3-4 visits) |
Design Features of SGS Products
SGS implants have a number of design features that their manufacturer is very proud of.
SBTC coverage
Implants of this brand have a unique patented SBTC coating. The abbreviation stands for “Smart Bioactive Trebecular Coating,” which translated into Russian means “smart bioactive trabecular coating.” In simple terms, SBTC is a bioactive calcium phosphate coating that is achieved through electrochemical processing.
Due to this spraying, the implant acquires a microstructure (fine crystalline, but not monolithic structure), which promotes the rapid growth and formation of bone tissue cells around it. Artificial roots with SBTC surface have the following advantages:
- take root in 98% of cases, according to studies conducted by the manufacturer,
- suitable for accelerated and immediate loading,
- biocompatible with the human body, do not cause signs of inflammation,
- not subject to oxidative processes,
- high safety of use,
- have increased primary and long-term stability,
- shorten the period of engraftment in the jaw bone: the coating is completely absorbed within 6-12 weeks after installation of the implant, it integrates into the bone tissue cells, ensuring their strong connection with the body of the artificial root.
Implants have a unique patented SBTC coating
Durable titanium alloy
All SGS brand implants are created from titanium alloy 6AL-4V, containing only minor impurities of aluminum (6%) and vanadium (4%). Compared to commercially pure titanium without impurities (for example, this is used to create the Straumann and Nobel brands), the 6AL-4V alloy slightly slows down the healing process of implants in the jawbone, and may cause an allergic reaction in some sensitive patients. But such an alloy makes it possible to reduce the cost of artificial roots and make them available to a wide range of consumers; moreover, it is very durable and wear-resistant.
Conical or hexagonal connection to abutment
All models presented by the company have either a conical or hexagonal connection with an abutment. These types of connections make it possible to ensure the stability and functionality of the entire system, eliminate the possibility of its depressurization, the likelihood of microshifts and the formation of cracks, and minimize the risks of bacteria penetrating inside and plaque accumulation, and the development of an infectious and inflammatory process. These types of connections allow you to correctly and evenly distribute the chewing load, providing daily comfort for the patient during the process of eating and chewing food.
Aggressive carving
Again, all SGS implants are equipped with this thread. Active self-tapping thread facilitates the easy installation of artificial roots, compacts the bone tissue around the implant body and ensures high primary stability of the entire system. Due to the presence of a wide pitch of thread turns, the area of contact between the bone tissue and the body of the implant increases, and the patient has the opportunity not to delay the installation of a permanent lightweight crown - it can be carried out in one stage according to the one-stage implantation protocol.
Active self-tapping threads facilitate easy installation process
SGS implants undergo a multi-stage sterilization process (complete removal of living harmful microorganisms), are treated with gamma radiation and are subject to constant laboratory monitoring. The company states that it takes full responsibility for this and guarantees their replacement if, after delivery, it turns out that their sterility has been compromised.
What distinguishes us qualitatively
| High quality certified implants |
When others refuse, we take on even the most difficult cases:⦁ With diabetes ⦁ With diseases of the cardiovascular system ⦁ After stroke and heart attack ⦁ With cancer ⦁ Etc. |
What quality guarantees are provided by GHS?
Representatives of the SGS Dental System Holding corporation provide the consumer with a lifetime quality guarantee, subject to compliance with treatment protocols and the use of implants in accordance with the instructions attached to them.
Company representatives admit that responsibility for the final result lies not only with the manufacturer of artificial roots, but also with the surgeon who performed the restoration of the teeth. Therefore, if you want all guarantees to be met, then look for a professional doctor who will thoroughly prepare for treatment and first eliminate all contraindications you have.
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Benefits of SGS Dental Systems implants
| Excellent survival rate is one of the main advantages of these products. The surface of SBTC implants has a complex design and a unique bioactive microstructure that improves the adhesion of the implant to bone tissue, which increases stability and accelerates the rate of engraftment. |
| The material for implants is medical titanium (Grade 4, Grade 5), which has high purity and biocompatibility, which completely eliminates rejection. |
| Special thread ensures strong fixation of the artificial root; |
| A large selection of designs - for any clinical situation, the doctor has the opportunity to select an implant of the optimal shape and size, as well as the appropriate configuration of the gum former and abutment. |
| SGS implants are used in both traditional two-stage and single-stage implantation, and the load on the implant can be early or immediate. |
| All products meet quality standards adopted in Russia, the European Union and the USA, and have appropriate certificates. |
| The lifetime warranty provided by the manufacturer applies to all SGS Dental Systems implants. |
Pros and cons of implants
The positive properties of the SgS design include:
- Reliable fixation in the bone due to double threads.
- Possibility of installation with immediate loading.
- Wide spaces between threads guarantee reliable fastening even with small bone volume and softening.
- A high survival rate of the artificial root is up to 98%.
- Available models allow us to cover all cases of edentia.
- Availability of models of minimum size - 3-6 mm.
- Different options for gum synthesizers and abutments.
- Completely sterile design thanks to hermetically sealed original packaging.
- Each implant has a certificate.
- Suitable for all implantation methods.
- Acceleration of tissue regeneration.
- The coating based on calcium and phosphorus prevents oxidation of the structure.
- Complete restoration of dental functions.
- Uniform distribution of chewing load.
- Interaction with different types of crowns, abutments and formers.
- Lifetime manufacturer's warranty.
With a large number of advantages, dental systems of this brand have practically no disadvantages, with the exception of a large list of contraindications to the implantation procedure itself.
Installation process
First of all, the implantologist will have to conduct a full examination of the patient’s oral cavity. For a complete picture, a modern three-dimensional radiograph and a special surgical template are developed.
Implantation is performed under anesthesia, so the patient will not feel anything at all. First, a special incision is made in the soft tissues of the mucosa located on the jaw, after which a small depression is created.
Then comes the procedure of implantation, on the top of which a plug is fixed specifically so that it does not become overgrown with tissue. After this, the wound is sutured, and after a few weeks the stitches are removed. With classical implantation technology, after a three-month period, the next stage of installing the gum former begins. This element is installed on the intraosseous side.
Brand Disadvantages
The models of the presented brand solve simple clinical cases well and are suitable for single restorations, but they cannot be used to comprehensively restore teeth with fixed dentures according to one-stage implantation protocols, i.e. they are not suitable for solutions such as all-on-4, all-on-6, basal implantation.
The structures cannot be installed without first building up the bone tissue of the jaw, if you lost a tooth a long time ago, but were in no hurry to restore it - first you will have to go through osteoplastic surgery or sinus lift. They cannot be implanted in the presence of inflammatory processes in the jaw bone, in diabetes and osteoporosis, and they are not suitable for patients with periodontitis and periodontal disease.
The photo shows a diagram of the sinus lift operation
Despite their advantages, implants do not have a sufficient evidence base of research that would confirm the possibility of using them for life, because the company producing them has existed for no more than 12 years.
Installation of the Astra Tech implant
In dentistry, the installation of the Astra Tech implant occurs according to standard medical protocols of one-stage or two-stage implantation techniques. The experts themselves note the convenience of the tools and the intuitive system for working with them, based on color coding of structural elements. According to the company, the emphasis is on developing products and solutions for the Astra Tech implant that will help ease the workload of clinicians while maintaining long-term functionality and aesthetics.
Benefits of contacting our center
We offer original SGS implants at absolutely low prices. Experienced specialists will quickly and painlessly install the structure in the most appropriate way, which is determined individually in each case. We provide our clients with a number of benefits, so when you contact us, you receive the following benefits:
- Ultra-modern equipment - today there are no analogues in Moscow.
- Experienced doctors who have been working in close partnership for many years and understand each other perfectly.
- Affordable prices for all procedures.
- Comfortable waiting rooms with internet access and tea or coffee.
- Convenient location near the metro and bus transport interchange.
With us you can place a Swiss implant quickly and with the least discomfort. In addition, we offer popular Israeli models, which today are considered one of the best artificial dental structures on the international market.
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What coating technology is used in Straumann implants?
Strauman's place in the TOP3 implant manufacturers is well deserved. It has about a dozen know-how, including several variations of surfaces for dental implants. At one time, each of the presented technologies set a high bar that was unattainable for competitors.
The first was the TPS surface, which demonstrated high survival rates back in the 1990s. This technology is not used today, but serves as a shining example of an innovation that has managed to change the lives of millions of patients for the better. At the time of its introduction, the average survival time of implants was 10 months or more, while Strauman implants went through the osseointegration stage in 12 weeks.
Today, SLA and SLActive technologies are actively used. Both methods are distinguished by a special surface composition - the presence of depressions and minimal roughness. Based on these advantages, implants with SLA surfaces demonstrate high rates of osseointegration within 8 weeks.
The most advanced brand development in this area is SLActive. When creating it, unique adhesive technologies were used, allowing the implant to fuse with the bone in a record 3-4 weeks. An additional advantage of the coating is successful osseointegration in 99 percent of cases.
How long have Straumann implants been produced?
Straumann was founded in 1954. Therefore, the company, along with few other enterprises of that time, literally stood at the origins of implantology. Constantly introducing new technologies and solutions, Straumann, even after 4 decades, confidently maintains a leading position in the market.
Approximately 1/5 of all implants produced annually belong to Straumann. This figure, considering the huge competition, is very impressive. But the most important thing is that all over the world there is a high level of trust in this brand, both from dentists and patients themselves.
We know this firsthand. From time to time, people who received prosthetics with Strauman implants in the distant 90s come to our dentistry for appointments. Preventive examination and examination do not reveal any abnormalities, the bone structure is in excellent condition, the prostheses look aesthetically pleasing and function perfectly.
Of course, the company's products are not cheap, but they belong to the luxury category and fully justify themselves. This is largely due to Straumann's focus on innovative developments. Once every five years, the company prepares a global update - a new revolutionary product line that has no analogues in the world.
Reviews
The products of this manufacturer have been on the domestic dental implantation market for only a few years, so it is only possible to judge how durable they are so far only theoretically.
At the same time, their popularity among dentists and patients is constantly growing. And the company’s pricing policy is aimed at financial inclusion, which is very important for the Russian consumer with an average income level.
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What to look for when choosing Swiss implants?
When choosing a specific Swiss implant, you should consider the following factors:
- the type of tooth that needs to be restored with an implant;
- structural features of the patient’s bone tissue, its presence;
- chosen type of implantation;
- the number of teeth that need to be restored with implants;
- general condition of the oral cavity;
- budget allocated for implants.
In any case, the attending physician will best answer this question. Only after an initial examination and consultation can you proceed to ordering implants and planning your smile restoration.
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Differences between Astra Tech, Nobel Biocare and Ankylos implants
All brands of implants Astra Tech, Nobel Biocare and Ankylos (Dentsply) are characterized by high quality. Therefore, rest assured that by choosing these designs, you are making the right choice. However, there are certainly certain differences between them, the main of which are presented in the table below.
| Astra Tech | Nobel | Ankylos | |
| Country of Origin | Sweden | USA | Germany |
| Price category | Premium | Premium | Business |
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| The cost of installing one implant without prosthetics | 45,000 – 50,000 rubles | 40,000 – 50,000 rubles | 35,000 – 40,000 rubles |
Advantages of Astra Tech implants
The main advantage that the Astra Tech system provides is a high survival rate. For the company, this figure is almost 98.5%. This is indeed a very high level, which can only be achieved through a streamlined production process and technological innovation. Summarizing the features that distinguish Astra Tech implantation, we can highlight several key points.
- Astra Tech dental implants are suitable for most types of clinical cases.
- Gentle and uniform effect on bone tissue.
- High aesthetic and functional indicators.
- Long-term positive results. For most patients, Astra Tech implants last at least 15-20 years. With proper care, implants will serve their owner for life.
It is difficult to identify any noticeable disadvantages of Astra Tech implants. However, this does not exclude the possibility that a doctor may give preference to another system, simply because it is more convenient for him to work with it.
Price
The cost of a product is determined by its parameters, manufacturing specifics and shape and, depending on the assortment group, amounts to:
| Design name | Average price in rubles |
| P1 | From 5 300 |
| P9S | From 5800 |
| P7 | From 4600 |
| P7S | From 5 900 |
Moreover, in some regions of the Russian Federation, the cost may be 10–12% higher than the indicated average limits. This is due to the transport costs of delivering the goods.
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Point of view
Reviews from patients at dental clinics who have had Swiss SGS implants installed.
I recently installed Swiss implants. So far I am satisfied with the quality of the dentures. The installation procedure did not take much time. The surgeon did his job well.
Ekaterina, Donetsk
I have been using Swiss implants for several years. So far there have been no problems. However, I try to use the prosthesis carefully. Time will tell what these devices are good for.
Denis, Omsk
How much do Astra Tech implants cost?
Taking into account the rating and advantages of implants, the price of Astra Tech implants remains one of the highest on the market - this is, perhaps, the main drawback of this manufacturer. On average, the cost of Astra Tech implantation in Moscow clinics is about 40,000 rubles. The final cost also depends on the level of the clinic and the qualifications of the doctor, so a price range of 5 – 8 thousand is allowed. Naturally, we are talking only about the cost of the titanium rod itself and the service for its installation. In any case, even with the most favorable discounts and promotions, the price of Astra Tech implants is unlikely to be below 25,000 rubles. If you are offered the Astra Tech system at a lower cost, there is reason to think about the integrity and reliability of such a clinic.
In the capital, the price for turnkey Astra Tech implants (implantation and prosthetics) can reach up to 70,000 - 80,000 rubles with a metal-ceramic crown and more than 90,000 rubles with a zirconium crown. If you have insufficient bone tissue, procedures to increase it will be added to the cost of treatment. By the way, the differences between Astra Tech and Nobel Biocare implants in terms of price are insignificant, so you can make a choice based on your own preferences and the advice of your doctor.
Types of products
The following SGS implants are available on the market:
- screw implant series P1 (Pr) BONITex premium;
- conical P7 (Pr) BONITex premium;
- integral P9S (thin);
- integral implant P7S.
In most situations, patients are confused when it comes to choosing a system among the variety of products offered.
In fact, this is not a simple question at all, since literally all existing systems perform their assigned functions quite effectively. At the same time, it is quite difficult to understand some of the product features that are provided by manufacturers of implants of individual brands.
History of Astra Tech Implants
Today, Astra Tech (Sweden) is no longer an independent company, but is part of the Dentsply holding, which acquired the Swedish company in 2011 for almost two billion dollars. Until this moment, Astra Tech Implants was represented in more than 120 countries and was one of the three leaders in the sale of implants on the world market. Despite this deal, the company's implants continue to be produced under the Astra Tech brand. This is an established brand with high popularity and reputation among clinicians and their patients. However, most people want to know not about news from the business world, but about the capabilities and features of this system, because, ultimately, the health and beauty of our smile largely depends on the quality of the implant.
