Advantages of German implants Ankylosis, price, patient reviews

Implantation is one of the most effective and durable methods of dental prosthetics.
During the procedure, a titanium rod is implanted into the gum, acting as a tooth root. An abutment and a crown are installed on it. They are the outer part of the prosthesis. If damaged, the external parts can be replaced. The implant is removed only in case of serious complications. The rapid development of implantology has led to the emergence of different implant manufacturers on the market. They differ in characteristics, shape, and prices. In order for you to understand their differences, we offer a rating of the main types.

Review of the Ankylos implant brand (“Ankylosis”): obvious advantages and minor disadvantages of the system

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1. History and life of the company today
2. Dentsply Sirona capabilities
3. Features and Benefits
4. 1. Pure titanium in the composition
5. 2. Unique carving and root shape
6. 3. Classic FRIADENT Plus surface
7. 4. TissueCare System
8. 5. Innovative installation technologies
9. 6. Sterility of production and storage
10. The lineup
11. Abutments and prosthetic solutions
12. 1. Solutions for single restorations
13. 2. Solutions for multiple missing teeth
14. Indications and contraindications
15. Implantation methods
16. Flaws
17. Alternatives
18. Price

Question for a specialist
The decision to undergo implantation comes to most patients after carefully studying the advantages of this modern method of dental restoration. But very often a situation arises when a person does not know the important characteristics of the types of implants that are installed in the clinic. To be prepared in such an important issue, we suggest considering the key features of the Ankylos brand, whose implants are distinguished by the highest quality, reliability, and aesthetic appeal. And also the German implants Ankylos (“Ankylosis”) meet all the demands of modern dental science.

Description

Our partners are leading laboratories of high-tech brands: Nobel, Zimmer, Ankylos, BioGorizont, etc. The Ankylos implantation system, developed by the German company Dentsply Sirona Implants, belongs to the premium class lines and allows you to satisfy the most demanding tastes of the patient in aesthetics and functionality. Each ankylos dental implant:

• undergoes mandatory control by the manufacturer,
• equipped with an individual certificate,
• Supplied in a durable double glass protective container to maintain sterility.

The system includes 2 components:

1. Intraosseous rod (implant).
2. Abutment (a supragingival element that allows you to install and stabilize any type of orthopedic structure).

At the same time, the pricing policy of the company and our clinic sets the brand apart in the middle price segment. You can afford genuine German quality without overpaying for a brand promoted by advertising.

Ankylos (Dentsply) products are a unique, carefully calculated and thoughtful approach to restoring the aesthetics of a smile. Europeans have been successfully using the opportunities offered by the patented technique of specialists from Germany for over 30 years. Clinical trial data puts the brand at one of the leading positions in the implantology industry. Dynamic monitoring of patients who were installed more than 20 years ago allows us to state that the system is guaranteed to be reliable and safe – even in the long term

The history of Ankylos and the life of the company today

The first German Ankylos implants were released in Germany more than 30 years ago (in 1985). Over the next two years, Ankyloz implant products received high marks from practicing dentists, and, accordingly, began to be widely used. Currently, Ankylosis dental implants are produced under the auspices of the largest dental concern Dentsply Sirona Global in the Implants division. Interestingly, this concern also owns popular brands of dental implants called Astra Tech and XiVE Friadent.

Good to know! Based on the results of scientific and clinical observations, in which more than 4,000 patients took part, and more than 12.5 thousand implants were examined, over the years of service the systems have proven themselves to be reliable, resistant to the most intense loads. The survival rate after 17 years of wearing reaches 93.3%. In fact, this is a very high value, indicating the quality and long-term stability of Ankylos products.

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Average cost implants

Dental designs in the mid-price segment are inferior to premium ones in some respects. These are high-quality implants that take root well in the gums. Their use rarely causes complications. Prosthetics using them is cheaper. The cost of mid-price implants is 25-35 thousand rubles.

This category includes:

• Oraltronics
  (Germany). German titanium implants with double FBR coating. They are characterized by fast and good survival rate and high primary stability. This allows you to speed up implantation, reducing the time between prosthetic stages. They have almost no contraindications; the bone settles minimally during implantation.
• SuperLine
  (South Korea, USA). The Dentium brand is from South Korea, and the system is developed at facilities in the USA. Installation of SuperLine implants is characterized by minimal trauma and rapid survival. Thanks to the special design of the double threaded rod, it is suitable for use in clinically difficult cases. Forms a single system with bone tissue. The model range includes both standard implants and products for one-stage implantation.
• Anyridge
  (South Korea). The systems of this brand are distinguished by simple and low-traumatic installation for the patient. With their help, you can carry out prosthetics even immediately after tooth extraction. They have practically no contraindications; they can be installed in dense and loose bone tissue, with a narrow bone or lack of height. The rod takes root quickly and is highly stable. The surface of the rod is coated with calcium ions, which accelerates healing.
• ROOTT
  (Switzerland). Implants for one-stage installation. They are used when two or more teeth are missing in the dentition. The procedure is performed under local anesthesia in one visit to the doctor. The rehabilitation period is about 3 weeks. The main advantage of this system is the absence of contraindications. It can be installed for any condition of bone tissue, for periodontal diseases.
• Bicon
  (USA). Bicon systems use a screwless connection. The abutment can be positioned 360 degrees. This makes the system one of the best in its segment. The procedure is minimally invasive. The rod takes root quickly and well, forming a single system with the bone tissue.
• BioHorizons
  (USA). Suitable for use in difficult cases - with loose bone tissue, in conditions of limited interdental space, etc. The shape, which follows the root of the tooth, facilitates installation and allows the use of implants even immediately after removal.

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Dentsply Sirona capabilities

Belonging to such a large association as Dentsply Sirona opens up a huge number of opportunities for Ankylos implant products:

• own research center: scientific personnel and medical practitioners are in a relationship, which allows you to quickly respond to market demands, study the behavior of installed implants in different categories of patients and make truly significant improvements to the products being developed,
• Implant planning using Simplant software: a very popular and well-developed program that is used in dental professionals around the world. You can use this computer simulation not only for implants from Dentsply Sirona, but also for dozens of other brands from third-party manufacturers. Using Simplant, the most suitable surgical model is created, the placement of implants is planned,
• SmartFix concept: a simplified implantation procedure, characterized by accelerated treatment times and rapid tissue restoration - without loss of quality of installation and operation of implants,
• high-quality materials for implantation: in addition to the implants themselves, the company produces bone materials for increasing the alveolar ridge, membranes for rapid tissue healing,
• CEREC digital complex for the manufacture of prostheses: another well-known product, developed by the concern’s specialists in 1985, which allows you to create a variety of orthopedic structures. The CEREC complex works using CAD/CAM technology - 3D scanning accurately recreates anatomical features, and a robotic machine mills the prosthesis with the highest precision,
• high-quality materials for prosthetics: CEREC Blocs – ceramic and zirconium blocks for veneers/lumineers, single crowns, segments, bridges,
• materials and equipment for therapeutic dentistry: instruments for treatment and drilling, patient chair with all machinery, filling compounds, various pins.

Interesting fact! With the help of Dentsply Sirona products, you can fully equip a dental office of any profile, because... the company seems to have not left a single dental niche without its attention. In addition to implantation, orthopedic and therapeutic products, orthodontic - traditional and innovative (transparent and soft) brace systems - have gained great popularity. Such a rich product line is due to more than 100 years of “dental” history of the companies Dentsply (from the USA) and Sirona (from Germany), which merged in 2016. These manufacturers have gone from inventing the first drill and the first endodontic instruments to supplying high-quality and modern products to 120 countries around the world.

Features and advantages of Ankylos designs

Ankylos dental implants belong to the premium segment, with all the attendant features. What does it mean? Ankylosis implantation systems have a number of key advantages that make their installation reliable and comfortable. Let's find out what are the success factors of Ankylos implants.

Pure titanium included

Implant products of this brand are created from pure medical titanium, without any inclusions. The advantage of titanium is that it is a completely biocompatible material with the human body. The absence of other metals - vanadium or aluminum - makes the healing of the structure (osseointegration) better and faster, which is confirmed by relevant international certificates.

Unique carving and root-like shape

Although the Ankylosis system implants are not self-tapping, their progressive patented arc-shaped thread is made taking into account all modern requirements. Due to the frequent thread pitch, the total area of ​​the implanted structure increases, i.e. A larger volume of bone will grow onto the implant. Installation occurs in a minimally invasive manner, and the thread provides high primary stability even with insufficient bone tissue, which is an advantage for implantation with immediate loading. The stability of the implant and the correct transfer of chewing load to the jaw bone are possible thanks to its root-like (or conical) shape, identical to the roots of natural teeth.

Classic surface FRIADENT Plus

Most modern dental implants have a rough, porous surface to increase the area of ​​bone fusion. Ankylos was no exception. During the manufacturing process, the implant is subjected to sandblasting and high-temperature treatment. This is how microscopic pores are formed on the surface, to which, immediately after implantation into the bone, fibrin threads are attached and osteoblasts (young bone building cells) migrate. The volumetric microporous surface promotes high-quality “growth” of bone tissue onto the outer layer of the titanium structure.

But in fact, there is nothing unusual or innovative about the surface of Ankylos implants: it is a classic porous coating that does not lead to active cell growth, i.e. there is no additional stimulation, such as with Nobel or Straumann implants. Therefore, the healing time for these models is quite long (at least 3-4 months in the lower jaw), while implants with an active surface can be loaded within a couple of months after fixation.

TissueCare System

TissueCare is the company's concept of "tissue care." To be more precise, TissueCare[1] ensures the formation of an aesthetic gingival contour, as well as the preservation of the marginal bone for a long period of wearing Ankylosis systems. The concept includes several fundamental design features:

• installation of the implant below bone level: on average 2 mm,
• unique conical connection with the abutment: placed in the center of the implant (horizontal displacement), blocks spontaneous rotation of the abutment around its axis. The TissueCare geometry is the basis for the formation of voluminous and stable soft tissue (gingiva). The advantage of the connection is also manifested in the absence of microscopic gaps, cracks, displacements of structural components, bone resorption and loosening of the artificial root,
• Rough shoulder design: The very first Ankylos implants came with a polished neck. But now the company has moved to microporous surfaces in this area. In the case when implants are placed deep into the bone, this is an additional plus in terms of survival rate, because the neck is also densely overgrown with bone tissue cells. But on the other hand, this imposes some restrictions on the use of these models in certain clinical situations (for example, when there is little bone, it is better to place an implant with a polished neck, that is, closer to the gum - this way, when the marginal bone subsides, bacteria will not accumulate on the implant).

An abutment (or suprastructure) is a kind of “adapter” of an implant structure, which on one side is connected to an artificial root, and the opposite side is in contact with the gum and rises above it (a prosthesis - a crown or bridge) will be attached to this part. The high-quality connection of the abutment and the features of its surface are very important for comfortable, aesthetic and long-term wearing of the prosthesis on the implant. All Ankylos implants are two-part (the implant itself plus an abutment; there are no monolithic structures). And at the junction, only a minimal gap is maintained, reliable fastening without fractures, and high-quality load transfer occurs.

Innovative installation technologies

Using the latest technology, when installing an implant, the bone is treated in a gentle manner so that minimal trauma becomes the key to rapid tissue regeneration and excellent survival of the artificial root. This technique has become available to implantologists thanks to a specially developed set of instruments. In addition, during the surgical stage, a special instrument cooling technology is used, which protects tissues from damage and necrosis and speeds up their recovery.

Sterility of production and storage

The manufacturer packages products in multifunctional double glass flasks. This ensures reliable transportation and storage of sterile implants, as well as their convenient, quick and sterile removal before installation.

Design Features

A significant team of experts works on the construction and design of Ankylos. The system is made of a special titanium alloy. It has a special patented thread. This design is optimal to evenly distribute the load on the bone tissue.

Friadent Plus biocompatible coating is the company's main development. It helps the implant to take root due to the fact that it has certain micro-roughness and is applied at a special temperature.

TissueCare Connection technology was invented to reliably connect the parts of the system. In its center there is an area for attaching the abutment and implant. This solution helps to increase the volume of soft tissues that are adjacent to the structure and protects them from mechanical damage and pathogenic microorganisms.

Ankylos model range - types of implants

The Ankylos brand produces 4 lines of dental implants with very simple names:

• "A" with red marking: with a diameter of 3.5 mm. The narrowest designs for implanting anterior teeth. Not suitable for implantation in the lateral segments of the jaw, because not adapted for heavy loads,
• "B" with yellow marking: with a diameter of 4.5 mm,
• "C" with blue markings: with a diameter of 5.5 mm. Each line (A, B and C) is available in 6 lengths - 6.6, 8, 9.5, 11, 14 and 17 mm,
• “D” with green markings: with a diameter of 7 mm and lengths of 8, 9.5, 11 and 14 mm. Used in the lateral sections of the dentition.

All Ankylosis dental implants have a similar conical shape (the only differences are in diameter and length). And in the apical part of the structure there is a notch that facilitates high-quality fixation in problem areas of the bone immediately after installation.

Indications for installation

The design features of the root-shaped rod of Ankylos dental implants (Germany) suggest the possibility of successful implementation and engraftment even in conditions of bone tissue deficiency and bone porosity. There are no restrictions on the installation location (upper or lower jaw). Ideal for classic two-stage implantation. In some situations they are used in one-stage treatment. Among the main recommendations are:

• Partial edentia (the absence of one or more units); End defects (the outer chewing molars are lost or did not initially erupt);
• A severely damaged tooth indicated for removal and replacement with an artificial one;
• Completely edentulous. For cases where complete restoration of the dentition is necessary, the Smart Fix concept has been developed (similar to “all-on-4” prosthetics).

The versatility of each individual design element expands the range of indications for Ankylos installation.

Abutments and prosthetic solutions – many prosthetic options

An abutment (or suprastructure) is a kind of “adapter” of the implant structure, which on one side is connected to the implant, and the opposite side is in contact with the gum and rises above it (a prosthesis - a crown or bridge) will be attached to this part.

To create specific abutments and orthopedic structures (crowns, bridges, beams), a development from Ankylos called Atlantis is used. Using CAD/CAM systems - virtual modeling and artistic milling equipment, structures are made from zirconium dioxide, cobalt-chrome alloys, titanium and gold-plated titanium.

Dental implants "Ankylosis" are considered quite universal. The same can be said about abutments of this brand, which can fit any original implant. Abutments are made straight and angled (0°, 5° and 15°), they can be used for screw or cement fixation, which gives the doctor a convenient base for each specific case of dental restoration. Let's look further at the ABA model range.

All aba have markings indicating the type of fixation with the implant - “C” for a conical connection (installed in a free position, as required by the clinical situation), “X” for a hexagonal connection (fixed in one of six options), “C/X "(can be fixed either freely or in 1 of 6 positions).

Solutions for single restorations

• Standard C: developed according to the principle of “crown and bridge at abutment level”. They are used to create an even contour of the gums and prevent peri-implantitis,
• TitaniumBase Agricultural: The base is made of durable titanium and the core is made of ceramic. Used for restorations in the aesthetic zone, because ceramics do not show through the crown,
• ScanBase C: plastic scanning abutment, usable with all known scanners,
• Regular C/X: have an integrated screw for fixing the prosthesis. The screw is movable, but not removable,
• Balance Posterior: suitable for installation in the lateral areas of the dentition, where there are strong chewing loads,
• Balance Anterior: a temporary abutment that promotes the formation of gum tissue and its smooth contour. Helps maintain the aesthetics of the temporary prosthesis in the smile area,
• Cercon Balance C: made of ceramic and zirconium dioxide, suitable for the restoration of 1 anterior tooth,
• Acuris: durable superstructure made of titanium, aluminum and vanadium.

Solutions for multiple missing teeth

A complete removable denture – new or previously worn by the patient – ​​can be secured to implants using the following solutions:

• SynCone C: specially designed composite abutments for implantation of a completely edentulous lower jaw using 4 Ankylosis implants, most often using a turnkey system. Moreover, prosthetics take place immediately - a telescopic version of fixing the prosthesis is used. In classical implantation with delayed prosthetics, it can be used on both jaws,
• Balance Base C/narrow: used with the SmartFix concept from Dentsply Sirona. Suitable for quick and easy CAD/CAM prosthetics. Also used in narrow orthopedic spaces. Only suitable for screw fastening of prosthesis,
• Snap Attachment C: abutments with a ball-shaped tip are used in patients with complete edentulous prosthetics of the lower jaw, have a conical connection,
• Locator Abutments: Self-aligning tapered abutments for quick, easy one-click prosthetic placement. They are used even in conditions of limited height space; they compensate for axial deviations due to flexible retention.

“Mom had implantation in Moscow a year ago. She had been wearing a prosthesis on her lower jaw for a long time; she was very tired of constantly gluing and adjusting it. And then the doctors suggested an interesting option - to install Ankylosis implants and attach your old prosthesis to them. I looked for reviews from other patients, it seemed like many people had used this system, and no one complained. So my mother managed to save a lot on the operation. But the doctor immediately warned that in a couple of years it will be necessary to make a new prosthesis when the old one is demolished.”

Margo73_91, review from the portal 32top.ru

Advantages

A unique feature of Ankylosis implants (official representative of Dentsply) is the patented Tissue Care concept - a combination of the main design characteristics.

Material of manufacture

The implants are made of titanium alloy. The alloy is absolutely biocompatible with body tissues. The inclusion of metals that reduce the cost of the design but create a risk of rejection or allergic reactions is unacceptable.

Surface microstructure

The company's latest discovery is patented under the name Friadent plus. It is a multi-stage implant processing technology. Thanks to this, the titanium surface acquires a characteristic roughness that promotes rapid formation of bonds with the jaw bone and early healing.

Design

The Ankylos implant has a physiological cylindrical root-like shape. The threads are made with a decreasing pitch, which implies a non-aggressive installation and directs part of the load to the apical segment. This technology provides primary stability to the device and allows for immediate placement of a temporary prosthesis.

Size

Convenient choice of size (6 lengths and 4 diameters). This number of options is quite enough to choose the appropriate size for any clinical indication. Our clinic works directly with many manufacturers, so it is not difficult for us to buy ankylos dental implants and any components for them.

Universal connection between abutment and implant

Regardless of the size, type and purpose of the abutment, the junction of the supragingival structure with the intraradicular structure is made in the form of a cone. The size of the connection is the same, which allows you to vary the selection of the abutment for the intended orthopedic device. Built-in components can be indexed (that is, equipped with internal grooves that limit the rotation of the abutment), or non-indexed (the cone quietly rotates in the connection to create the optimal angle and is fixed with a frictional jammed clutch).

Stabilization

It is achieved by completely eliminating the gap between the implant and the abutment and contacting the device with saliva and bacterial agents of the oral cavity. Unlike other systems, where the device platform is an ideal polished surface on which the abutment is installed, in the Ankylosis system it is processed in exactly the same way as the entire implant. The installation method involves introducing the device below the alveolar ridge and almost completely overgrowing with bone tissue.

Gum aesthetics

Stabilization of the soft tissue around the crown is achieved by the precise fit of the abutment and its special tapered shape, which creates a chamber to form and maintain the integrity of the bone and gingival contour.

Your doctor will tell you more about the advantages and feasibility of prosthetics using the Ankylosis implant system after studying the individual clinical picture.

Indications and contraindications

A direct indication for dental implantation is the absence of one, several or all teeth at once. The patient's age must be over 18 years. Implantation is not performed during pregnancy or in the presence of acute diseases (including in the oral cavity). A refusal to undergo implantation may be caused by a serious systemic disease - decompensated diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular pathologies, liver, kidney, thyroid diseases and oncological pathologies.

It is important to know! Do not neglect taking tests before implantation and undergoing a computed tomography scan. Diagnostics will help the doctor choose the right treatment plan and carefully work out the operation model. Such measures will significantly reduce the risk of peri-implantitis or rejection during use of artificial teeth.

Advantages of installing dental implants with us

The ideal option is if the initial examination, consultation, and drawing up of a treatment plan is carried out by the dentist responsible for the final stage - an orthopedic doctor. It is this specialist who predicts and is responsible for the final result (installation of crowns, bridges, and other aesthetic restorations). During the planning process, specialized specialists may be involved to clarify the duration, nature and cost of the next stage.

At the Dental Beauty clinic, the initial appointment, consultation and preparation of a treatment plan is carried out by the center’s chief physician, Rafael Imashulevich Irzaev, an orthopedic dentist with more than 30 years of experience. We offer:

• Save time. Professional comprehensive examination, diagnosis and competent detailed treatment plan - all in one place.
• Price transparency. Already at the planning stage you will know the final amount of upcoming expenses.
• Coordinated approach. The Dental Beauty center employs a well-coordinated team of specialists, each of whom takes an extremely responsible approach to their work and is ready to provide advisory and medical assistance at any stage of treatment from a specialist in a related field. The result of this approach is the coordinated actions of all doctors involved in the process and concentration on completing the task at hand.

You can learn more about our specialists on the profile page. You can sign up for a consultation online by filling out the required information or by calling the center. For your convenience, the clinic is open seven days a week and seven days a week.

Ankylos and implantation methods

Today, an increasing number of companies are focusing on implantation methods, which involve a noticeable reduction in treatment time and immediate installation of a denture. Ankylos is no exception. The special shape and surface of the implants allows installation in many clinical cases:

• in the classical way: after implantation of the implantation system, 2-6 months pass, during which osseointegration occurs, after which a permanent prosthesis is installed,
• simultaneously with tooth extraction: that is, fixing implants in the same hole immediately, without waiting many months for bone tissue restoration.

Ankylosis implants from Germany are practically not used for complex implantation in our country, because the all-on-4 protocol from Nobel Biocare has become widespread. By the way, it was Nobel that was the first to work in the field of immediate loading and its solutions are the most thoughtful and researched. However, Dentsply Sirona offers the SmartFix concept - an alternative or analogue to the all-on-4 protocol, when prosthetics are performed on only 4 implants. But this concept has not found widespread use in Russia.

Stages of treatment

Treatment includes several main sequential stages:

Preparatory stage

1. A conversation where the doctor will carefully listen to your expectations and clarify your preferences
2. Collecting anamnesis, identifying limitations and contraindications.
3. Diagnosis of the condition of the oral cavity (visual examination, functional studies, x-rays).
4. Discussion of possible solutions to your problem. The specialist will definitely tell you about the advantages and disadvantages of each of the proposed methods. He will suggest alternative methods, make a preliminary calculation of costs and indicate the approximate time frame for treatment.
5. Drawing up a treatment plan. It is carried out only after agreement with the patient on the general intervention scheme. Depending on the individual clinical picture, at this stage it is possible to involve related specialists (therapist, periodontist, hygienist, surgeon, implantologist, orthodontist) in the discussion. As a result, the patient receives a clear idea of ​​subsequent manipulations, their feasibility and timing. At this stage, the cost of each procedure and the calculation of the price for ankylos dental implantation are discussed in detail.
6. Preparation of the oral cavity (removal of bacterial deposits and hard plaque, prevention of gums, treatment of caries and its complications). In some situations, it may be recommended to replace existing fillings, artificial crowns, or even braces correction (if, as a result of a long absence of a tooth, neighboring units have been displaced).

Surgical stage

Some types of operations (for example, tooth extraction) are included in the period of preparatory manipulations with subsequent healing or are carried out as part of implant placement according to a one-step protocol. The stage involves any surgical interventions:

• removal of a tooth,
• bone grafting,
• implantation.

The versatility of the Ankylos system allows you to combine these stages and shift them in time, reducing the total time of surgical treatment (from the beginning of procedures to the prosthetic stage) without loss of quality. With many other systems, this approach is not possible and more than six months pass from tooth extraction to crown installation.

Postoperative period

During the period of osseointegration (the time of implant healing), you will not be left with an unaesthetic defect in the dentition. According to indications or at your request, we are ready to manufacture and install a temporary prosthesis that will serve you until the installation of a permanent structure (3-6 months).

Prosthetics

Permanent orthopedic construction is the final stage of dental intervention. Ankylosis implants maximize the range of prosthetics. Any type of system can be installed on them:

• Crowns,
• Bridges,
• Conditionally removable structures,
• Removable dentures of bridge and overlapping type with fixation on beams, telescopic crowns or ball-shaped abutments.

The implanted artificial root comes with a lifetime warranty. Supragingival parts (abutments and crowns) can be easily replaced if necessary. Depending on the materials from which they are made, the service life ranges from 10 years and above. Replacement is most often recommended for aesthetic reasons or in case of loss of other teeth, in cases where the installed unit is included in the overall prosthetic design. Prosthetics or replacement of elements of the Ankylosis system should be performed by a specialist who knows all the nuances of working with the Tissue Care concept. The Ankylos implant system allows you to obtain the best aesthetic and functional orthopedic result in each individual case.

What are the disadvantages of Ankylos?

Despite the fact that the versatility and quality of “Ankylosis” have been proven by many years of observations, the company’s products have their drawbacks. According to reviews from doctors practicing various implantation protocols, the main disadvantage of the brand is the lack of variability in shape - there are differences only in the diameter of the systems. The company does not produce implants for zygomatic implantation (which help avoid sinus lifting); the models also have not found implementation in our country in the field of complex solutions such as immediate loading. The surface is simple rough, it is not coated with a chemically active coating with fluorine or calcium (which accelerate osseointegration).

Read on the topic: how engraftment or osseointegration occurs - features of the process and how it is determined that it is time to install a prosthesis.

At the same time, the price of Ankyloz products is quite high and comparable to market leaders - Straumann, Nobel, Astra Tech, which process system coatings using the most modern methods. In addition, the Ankyloz brand has not become as widespread in Russia as in other countries. Because of this, patients often choose either top brands or popular budget brands, but with characteristics similar to Ankylos.

What do I think about new technologies?

Let's try to compare the practices that existed 10 years ago with those that my colleagues and I currently use. I don’t undertake to tell you that even a thousand years ago people used sea shells to restore their teeth. I can cover the last 40 years, when implantology has made huge leaps forward.

Let us immediately note that implants have become much more reliable. The thing is that previously they used prostheses, which were often poorly compatible with the metal from which the implant is made. Today, zirconium dioxide is mainly used, which harmonizes very well with titanium.

Implant placement requires precise planning and execution to avoid interference with critical anatomical structures. Technological advances can improve placement outcomes. Today we can use virtual planning to accurately place dental implants using CT scanning, rapid printing and prototyping. Visualization of anatomical structures can help prevent complications such as nerve injury and malformed sinus perforation. CBCT can also diagnose the presence of other dental or bone pathologies, whether cysts, diseased teeth, endodontic infections, periodontal disease, dental caries, malignant or benign tumors.

Further, the emergence of such technologies as zygomatic implantation and All-on-6/4 implant technology allowed patients to receive high-quality treatment even in the most difficult cases. How can this not make you happy?

Analogues and alternatives

Since Ankylosis belongs to the premium segment, designs from a similar category would be adequate alternatives. These are the brands Nobel Biocare, Straumann, Astra Tech - they are made not only from pure titanium, but are more studied (about 40 years of observation), their surfaces are chemically active and promote rapid engraftment in 4-8 weeks. They are widespread throughout the world and in dentistry in our country, so there are no problems when replacing components.

Duration of treatment

Ankylos dental implantation (manufacturing country Germany) suggests variability in solutions for different situations. The treatment protocol indicates the recommended time intervals:

• The procedure for introducing one unit takes about 40 minutes;
• Recovery of the mucous membrane after surgery takes no more than 10 days. The Ankylosis system allows for both submucosal and transguinal healing.
• Primary stabilization of Ankylos implants is achieved at the time of installation.
• The period of complete osseointegration (according to the classical two-stage method) takes about 3 months in the lower jaw, and 6 months in the upper jaw.*

*in each individual case, these deadlines can be shifted either up or down.

Cost of dental implants "Ankylosis"

How much does implantation with Ankylos systems cost? The price for installing 1 titanium implant averages 50-60 thousand rubles. Turnkey tooth restoration (intraosseous part, abutment, crown and full support for the procedure) costs 70-80 thousand rubles. Here the price greatly depends on the material of the prosthesis. Traditional metal ceramics are the most economical, but zirconium dioxide is the most durable and aesthetically pleasing. It is worth remembering that if more than 1 tooth is restored, then the total amount must be increased by the corresponding number of times.

[1] Official website dentsplysirona.com

Author: Dzhutova A. V. (Thank you for your help in writing the article and the information provided)