Dental implants for edentulous patients

We fully inform our patients about tooth preservation, the consequences of tooth loss and prosthetics.

World Health Organization (WHO) considers the loss of some or all teeth as a disability due to the loss of the very important chewing function. Furthermore, tooth loss has a profound effect not only on chewing, but also on digestion, social life, appearance and speech. If these cases are solved using conventional complete removable prostheses (dentures), it increases the bone resorption (bone loss) and there are fewer possibilities to perform implant treatment later on.

We fully inform our patients about tooth preservation, the consequences of tooth loss and prosthetics. If the condition of the remaining teeth is good and they are suitable for prosthetics, we always recommend keeping them.

The most common methods used during implant treatment aim to restore the chewing function and other functions.

The main options of implant treatment to restore chewing function in patients with partial or complete tooth loss are:

All-on-X and non-removable prostheses and TFW protocol

In an edentulous jaw, a non-removable (fixed) prosthesis might be supported by 4-6, sometimes 8 or more implants. This treatment method ensures highest chewing efficiency and aesthetics, since the restoration is supported by the implants and resembles the natural teeth as much as possible. The number of implants depends on the patient’s anatomy, bite, bone qualities and other factors. The lowest possible number is four implants (All-on-4 is one of the currently most popular methods). These days the technique is called “All-on-X” without specifying the number of implants. Temporary prostheses may be provided immediately after implant placement. Before the procedure, thorough examination is necessary, as well as treatment planning, 3D computed tomography, surgical guide preparation and other setup steps.

NEW! Specialists in ProDentum clinic are leaders in All-on-X digital protocol in Lithuania and in the international community. Scientific studies and experiments done over several years lead to the creation of TFW (Total Fit Workflows) protocol, which ensures more accurate implant placement (less bone augmentations), allows for the placement of non-removable temporary prosthesis immediately after implant placement, easier healing and a more accurate final restoration, which may be manufactured from higher quality and more biocompatible materials (eliminates use of metal alloys). This procedure requires additional solutions, such as 3D image alignment algorithms and specific prosthetic components. The accuracy of final restorations is evaluated with proprietary devices developed in-house. Therefore, TFW protocol ensures a more predictable treatment and reduces the number of complications, which are quite common in this type of procedure.

Full-mouth rehabilitation using All-on-4 and the innovative TFW protocol and biocompatible restorative materials

Removable prosthesis on 2-4 implants

A fixed (non-removable) restoration on four implant may not be possible due to unfavorable implant placement, reduced diameter or length. In these cases, 4 or only 2 implants may be used to improve removable denture retention. This solution provides good aesthetics and exceptional stability (removable dentures are a lot more stable, especially with 4 implants). Furthermore, the dentures are easy to maintain, because they are cleaned outside of the mouth; however, implant maintenance is a bit more complicated. Using this method of implant treatment, four implants are placed in the upper jaw and two or four implants placed in the lower jaw. As in the previous case, temporary prostheses may be provided immediately after implant placement. Compared to removable dentures, this treatment option allows to avoid covering the palate and other anatomical areas, therefore is well tolerated by the patients (no gagging, etc.). Chewing efficiency is greatly improved even with the smallest number of implants, compared to complete dentures.

Removable dentures on mini implants

This is the most affordable treatment option, since the implants used do not need a separate abutment (they come complete with the abutment). This method is also useful if a significant amount of bone is lost and conventional implants would require bone augmentation (surgical restoration) procedures. Mini implant diameter is very small (approx. 2 mm), therefore augmentation procedures are unnecessary.

Such prostheses are stable and aesthetically pleasing, and temporary prostheses may be provided immediately after implant placement. They are easy to look after. This solution is not only cost-efficient, but also quick – the patient can have stable removable prostheses in a short amount of time.

However, mini implants are less durable, compared to conventional implants. As such, over time they may fracture. Also, mini implants may need to be replaced and the denture adjusted due to wear of the prosthetic part.

Tooth- and implant-supported fixed restoration price list

The cost is determined during consultation and may be adjusted during treatment.

Tooth and implant supported fixed restoration

Name
of service

Price

Prof. med.dr. V. Rutkūnas

Fixed acrylic prosthesis with metal framework (4 implants)

4000,00€

€

Porcelain-fused-to-milled-metal fixed prosthesis (4 implants)

5500,00€

€

Zirconia fixed prosthesis (4 implants)

5900,00€

€

Zirconia TFW prosthesis (4 implants)

6400,00€

€

Fixed zirconia prosthesis with milled metal framework (4 implants)

6900,00€

€

Each additional implant prosthetics

890,00€

€

Glass-ceramic crown in full-arch prosthesis

100,00€

€

Prosthodontist Prof. Dr. V. Rutkūnas price list

Name
of service

Price

Prof. med.dr. V. Rutkūnas

Fixed acrylic prosthesis with metal framework (4 implants)

5290,00€

€

Porcelain-fused-to-milled-metal fixed prosthesis (4 implants)

7150,00€

€

Zirconia fixed prosthesis (4 implants)

7800,00€

€

Zirconia TFW prosthesis (4 implants)

8460,00€

€

Fixed zirconia prosthesis with milled metal framework (4 implants)

9130,00€

€

Glass-ceramic crown in full-arch prosthesis

135,00€

€

Each additional implant prosthetics

1180,00€

€

Doctors provides this treatment

Prof. med. dr. Vygandas Rutkūnas

Prosthodontist

Med. dr. Ieva Gendvilienė

Oral surgeon

Other recommended treatments

The ProDentum clinic has a wide range of services and provides patients with the highest level of professionalism.

TFW protocol

TFW protocol includes digital and analog technology used for everything from diagnostic imaging, implant planning to final restoration using special devices for measuring accuracy.

Dental implants

These days treatment using dental implants is safe and effective, and provides the patient means of restoring chewing function and smile with long-lasting results.

Implant placement using dynamic navigation

Dental implant placement is a surgical procedure where high precision is of greatest importance. Extra-precise dental implant positioning has a lower risk of complications, and occasionally allows us to avoid bone augmentation.

Tooth prosthetics

Often large scale tooth crown defects cannot be restored using fillings. In these cases, inlays, onlays or crowns may be used to restore damaged teeth.

Ceramic veneers

Veneers are very thin (from 0.2 mm) ceramic plates that cover the outer surfaces of natural teeth.

ZEBRIS JMAoptic system

Prodentum Clinic is one of the most advanced clinics in the practice of applying the latest technologies in the treatment of patients.

Tooth fillings

Fillings help to remove damage caused by tooth decay. The cause of this damage is plaque.

Cosmetic bonding and cosmetic dentistry

It's a modern treatment method to restore damaged or unappealing front teeth. The goal of bonding is to restore a tooth so it blends with the adjacent teeth.

ICON system procedure (treatment of tooth decay without drilling)

Using the ICON system, the initial decay is treated in a microinvasive way (without drilling) while the decay is limited to the enamel and the outer third of dentin.

Treatment of worn teeth

Non-carious lesions, also called tooth wear, is another factor that influences the need for dental work.

Orthodontics

The goal of orthodontic treatment is an effective correction of improper bite. During treatment, tooth and whole arch anomalies are corrected.

Oral surgery

If a tooth is severely damaged and there are no reasonable ways to restore it, such tooth must be extracted. A minimally injuring (atraumatic) tooth extraction allows for a smoother implant placement in the future.

Periodontology

Periodontal disease is very prevalent in Lithuania, at 95 percent of adults.

Endodontics

In ProDentum clinic, root canal treatment is performed by highly qualified professionals using leading technology (digital radiology, microscopy and other measures) to achieve the highest quality root canal treatment.

Pediatric dentistry

A child’s first encounter with a dentist should be after the first primary tooth has erupted, when it is generally recommended to bring a child for a check-up.

Dental treatment under sedation

Some patients experience severe discomfort during dental procedures. They may have various fears of sound (made by dental instruments), touch, pricking, smells, unusual environment and other anxieties.

Sinus lift surgery

During the maxillary sinus lift surgery, sinus mucosa is lifted, then protected using a special membrane, and the sinus floor is filled using bone substitute.

Alveolar augmentation using bone blocks/bone substitutes

Alveolar augmentation using a bone block is a surgical procedure where a piece of bone is taken from a donor site in the jaw, and placed in a recipient site.

Professional tooth cleaning

During the procedure ultrasonic, manual and rotary instruments are used to clean mineralized plaque (calculus) and to polish tooth surfaces.

Effective tooth whitening

Tooth whitening procedures are performed to improve the appearance of the teeth. The procedure may be carried out on several teeth or all teeth.

Digital smile design

It is great that today dentistry can use digital technology and visualization to provide an approximate image of the planned result.

Biomimetic dentistry, minimally invasive dentistry

In many cases of different prosthetic methods, the biggest drawback of such procedures - tooth grinding - is unavoidable.

Temporomandibular disorders

Temporomandibular disorders are problems of the jaw joint and chewing muscles.

Sports mouth guards

Sports and injuries go hand to hand. Injuries of the face and teeth are some of the most traumatizing.

Tests and consultations

The goal of all consultations in the ProDentum clinic is to create the most detailed treatment plan which is acceptable in all aspects, taking in consideration patient's general health and the condition of the masticatory system, patient's complaints, financial ability and preferences.

Computed tomography

It is a latest generation 3D tomograph with many advantages for our patients.

Services for clients from abroad

ProDentum clinic specializes in modern digital technology to provide shorter treatment times, reduce the number of visits, and minimize patient discomfort, while achieving excellent treatment results.

Other

In ProDentum clinic, we not only diagnose and treat common dental diseases, but also manage other, more rare problems: denture-caused soft tissue irritation, dental allergies, prosthetics after surgical cancer treatment and others.