1. Use only approved implants!
Most implants in the world are made of a material called medical titanium. This material is approved by the Israeli Ministry of Health. Today, there are companies that manufacture implants from a material called zirconia.
It is important to check that the treating physician uses implants that have been approved by the FDA and the Israeli Ministry of Health. The mere approval of one of these constitutes approval for the safe insertion of the implant into your body.
In addition, the implants are sterilized during their creation process and from this point on, it is necessary to ensure that they have not been exposed to various infections during shipping. Therefore, it is necessary to ensure that the implant arrives in a closed package and that its original packaging is opened in front of the patient.
2. Misleading use of the title “dental implant specialist”!
In dentistry, as in other fields, there are areas of specialization. These areas include specialization in oral rehabilitation, specialization in gum disease, specialization in jaw rehabilitation, and more. However, there is no specialization in dental implants in the State of Israel. The use of the title “dental implant specialist” does not exist and is misleading to say the least.
However, the field of dental implants has existed for over 20 years. Therefore, it is advisable to prefer a doctor with extensive experience in dental implants. It is recommended to inquire about the experience of the treating doctor and remember that a recognized specialization in dental implants does not exist in the State of Israel.
3. The risks of dental implants without an attached CT device!
There is a duty to perform a CT scan before the implant insertion by the treating doctor. In my extensive experience, every bone is different. The CT scan obtained before the implant insertion is relevant to the moment it was taken. The more time passes from the time of the scan to the time of the actual treatment, the more changes may occur. This also applies during the treatment itself.
Therefore, it is necessary for the treating doctor to conduct an examination and CT scans not only before the implant insertion, but also during and after the treatment, which will allow for dynamic treatment on the spot.
A clinic that does not have an attached imaging device will have to refer the patient for additional imaging at an imaging center, an operation that takes time. Thus, if there is indeed a problem, the need for additional treatment will arise. This process would be avoided if the attending physician had a portable, attached CT device.
