With the improvement of oral health awareness, more and more citizens choose dental implants to restore the function and beauty of missing teeth. As one of the cities with rich medical resources in my country, Shanghai's dental implant technology and services are at the forefront in the country. Citizens have more choices when choosing medical institutions. However, among the many dental implant hospitals, how to choose a standardized, professional institution with good technical support has become a focus of attention.
1. Medical basis and technical requirements of dental implants
Dental implant is a restorative method based on artificial tooth roots (implants). It is suitable for patients with single, multiple or even complete tooth loss. Its core technology includes the integration of multiple fields such as oral implant surgery, implant prosthesis, biomaterials, etc. The success of implant surgery not only depends on the doctor's surgical experience and technical level, but also depends on the comprehensive effect of factors such as preoperative diagnosis, implant materials, postoperative management and individual bone conditions.
Compared with traditional dentures, dental implants have the advantages of high stability, good restoration of chewing function, and little impact on adjacent teeth. But at the same time, the surgical procedure is relatively complicated, with high risk control requirements, and higher standards for the professional background of the implant doctor and the comprehensive capabilities of the hospital.
2. Important dimensions for evaluating dental implant hospitals
When choosing an institution for dental implant treatment in Shanghai, a comprehensive assessment should be made from the following dimensions:
Qualification and Standardization
Medical institutions must have oral implant qualifications and be approved by the National Health Commission or local health authorities. Regular dental hospitals must clearly mark oral implant-related projects in their business licenses or medical licenses. At the same time, implant doctors should have the qualifications of oral practitioners and have special training experience in implants.
Doctor team and experience
The success rate of dental implant surgery is closely related to the doctor's surgical experience. Experienced implant physicians can usually more accurately assess the patient's bone condition, select appropriate implant systems and restoration methods, and reduce the occurrence of intraoperative and postoperative complications.
Technical equipment and treatment environment
Advanced equipment such as CBCT three-dimensional imaging system, digital oral scanner, surgical guide system, etc., are of great help to accurate preoperative diagnosis and intraoperative operation. A good sterile surgical environment is also an important guarantee for controlling infection and improving the success rate of surgery.
Source and transparency
The hospital should clearly identify the brand, origin, and model of the implant, and provide relevant information and warranty documents. Patients have the right to know the detailed information of the implants used to avoid later restoration problems due to unknown materials.
Postoperative service and guarantee system
Dental implants are not a "one-time" treatment. Postoperative follow-up, maintenance, cleaning, denture replacement and other services cannot be ignored. A complete follow-up system and review reminder mechanism are important supports for ensuring the long-term use effect of dental implants.
3. Representative types of dental implant medical institutions in Shanghai
The dental implant medical service system in Shanghai includes the following types of institutions:
Department of Stomatology, a tertiary general hospital
Such hospitals, such as Huashan Hospital and Ruijin Hospital, have attached dental departments with strong comprehensive diagnosis and treatment capabilities and rigorous diagnosis and treatment procedures, and are suitable for patients with systemic diseases or who require comprehensive evaluation.
Dental Hospital
For example, the Shanghai Institute of Stomatology and the Department of Stomatology of the Ninth People's Hospital affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University, their implant centers have strong scientific research backgrounds and rich clinical experience, and are good at handling complex implant cases and formulating restoration plans.
High-end private dental clinic
Some high-end private clinics, such as the more famous dental chain institutions in Shanghai, provide a more comfortable medical experience. They generally introduce advanced implant systems from abroad and feature personalized design and digital surgical plans. They are suitable for mid- to high-end users who want customized services.
IV. Common implant systems and clinical selection
Currently, the common implant systems in clinical practice include Switzerland's Straumann, Germany's Ankylos, Sweden's Nobel Biocare, and South Korea's Osstem. Different systems have slight differences in connection structure, thread design, bone integration ability, etc. Doctors need to make a comprehensive assessment based on the patient's bone condition, occlusal status, economic affordability, etc. before making a choice.
In addition, patients with complete edentulous jaws can also consider the All-on-4 immediate weight-loading technique, which can restore dentition function in a short period of time and has low bone mass requirements, but requires higher design and surgical cooperation from the doctor.
5. Practical suggestions for patients to choose a dental implant hospital
Conduct an initial evaluation
It is recommended to conduct a comprehensive initial examination before formal surgery, including oral CT, basic blood tests, etc., to understand bone quality, bone mass, alveolar bone conditions and overall health status.
Compare multiple agency plans
You can consult 2-3 medical institutions and compare their doctor qualifications, material brands, fee structures and postoperative protection policies to avoid "price traps" or unreasonable charges.
Emphasis on postoperative maintenance education
Doctors should explain to patients in detail the post-operative contraindications, oral cleaning methods and follow-up cycles. Regular maintenance is essential for the long-term stability of implants.
VI. Standardization and Development Trends
With the development of digital oral medicine, dental implant surgery is becoming increasingly precise and minimally invasive. The promotion of guided implant technology, immediate implantation and immediate restoration solutions has greatly improved patient comfort and postoperative recovery speed.
At the same time, the medical supervision mechanism has been gradually strengthened, and illegal practice, false propaganda, and the use of unknown materials will continue to be strictly investigated. Citizens should be wary of unqualified institutions or excessive marketing and promotion to avoid health risks caused by greed for low prices.
Beauty Encyclopedia Tips:
As a systematic and highly technical restorative method, the success of dental implants not only depends on the success or failure of a single operation, but also involves long-term management and standardized maintenance. When choosing a dental implant hospital, Shanghai citizens should pay attention to the qualifications of the institution, the ability of the doctors, the technical means and service guarantees, and avoid the hidden dangers of blindly following the trend or pursuing "fast and low prices". Only by scientific evaluation and multi-party comparison, and choosing regular institutions for treatment, can we truly achieve the dual improvement of dental health and quality of life.