Dental implants in Albania are placed through a surgical procedure, and are used to replace missing teeth or teeth that have gone through some type of dental disease that has prevented them from surviving.
In Albania, most of the professionals are trained to perform this type of intervention without any inconvenience and at very low costs. In fact, most of them are quite experienced in them since it is one of the main reasons why people do dental tourism in the country. And it is worth mentioning that this destination is one of the most chosen in Europe for any kind of dental procedure, since the quality of the materials, the success rate and the cost is exceptional compared to other countries in the European continent.
80% of Albanian dentists are certified in the best universities of the continent and have a great deal of experience, as the demand for quality professionals to deal with this type of dental problems is huge. And not only do they have their degrees, most of them also have specializations in other branches of dental medicine in order to make the treatment much more effective.
In these dental clinics, priority is given to the use of high-quality materials to avoid different inconveniences when placing dental implants, among which we can highlight allergies, physical rejection, among others. The most commonly used material is usually titanium, which can last in our mouth for more than 20 years without any problem, as long as the client’s dental hygiene remains exceptional and there is no type of periodontal disease that could interfere with dental health.
Implant placement process in Albania
The fundamental factor when it comes to placing an implant is the existence of sufficient bone to be able to support the base of the dental implant. Therefore, in the first appointment, a radiographic and clinical examination will be made to determine if you have the capacity to deal with this device without the body rejecting it.
As for the clinical examination, the health of the patient in general is evaluated more, for example, here they make sure that there is no type of systemic disease that has not been previously attended, if there is a low immune system, or if the patient has vices that can diminish the recovery capacity of the operation, for example: If he smokes or drinks constantly or if he is diabetic.
In case these factors do not exist in the patient or are kept under control, the treatment can proceed. But if you do not meet the indicated profile, you will most likely need to make lifestyle changes in order to ensure the success of the treatment. For example, if you have a systemic disease you will need to go to the appropriate doctor and get it under control. If you smoke, you should quit at least four months before surgery. And when the implant is placed, you will not be able to smoke for more than one year to ensure that it adapts to your body correctly and that there is no body rejection.
For the 3D radiographic examination there is a specific examination for patients who are possible candidates for implant placement, and all this is done through a computer and a specialist in this machinery. This exam is absolutely necessary, since it gives the specialist all the information he needs about your oral cavity, for example, the thickness of the bone where the implant will be placed, the height, the position of your nerves and arteries in the area and allows to plan how the procedure will be done, since each body is unique and each procedure is individual.
If in the radiographic examination it is determined that there is not enough bone to proceed with an implant, there is the possibility of generating bone through sinus lifts, bone grafts, or other techniques that could lengthen the process a little more, but are necessary for the success of the operation.
If we confirm that you are a suitable patient, the implant is uncovered and a healing abutment is placed. Then, a custom crown will be made and other tests will be done to determine how the implant is healing and if the fitting is being done correctly.
You also have to make sure that the crowns and other items that will go over the implant match the color of your other teeth, their shape and that they are comfortable to wear.
And that’s it, you can go home again with your new implants that will not give you any problems as long as you maintain an exceptional dental hygiene.
