Ankylos – the golden mean in the line of dental implants

In this article we will talk about the Ankylos dental implant system, which enjoys the well-deserved respect of dentists.

Ankylos implants belong to the premium class, but they are more affordable than other premium systems, such as Nobel Biocare implants, which are also installed in our clinics.

It is no coincidence that we focused on cost. Implant prosthetics is an expensive method of tooth restoration and the question of price is always relevant. The main thing is that savings do not come at the expense of the quality of treatment.

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

Why do Ankylos implants cost less than their premium competitors?

The question of which dental implants are better and whether a high price is an indicator of quality is discussed not only by patients. Among implantologists and orthopedists, there is no consensus and this is completely normal (remember the arguments between car owners about car brands).

The main thing you need to know when discussing with your doctor which implant system to use prosthetics is that there are no bad implants from well-known manufacturers on the market. No doctor will work with an implantation system that has just appeared or has a dubious reputation in the dental community. Therefore, patients choose from implants already selected by experienced doctors.

In general, all implants are similar to each other. They are made of titanium, have a root shape, a rough surface, threads and several sizes for different clinical cases.

Most manufacturers agree that this is what the optimal dental implant design looks like today. But some manufacturers are introducing design features and nuances that increase the survival rate of implants and expand the possibilities of prosthetics in complex cases.

If a company not only sells implants, but also develops treatment protocols, conducts scientific research and trains doctors to work with its products, then on the one hand, such investments increase the cost of implants, and on the other hand, they provide more predictable results of prosthetics and long service life of orthopedic structures .

This is exactly how Dentsplay Sirona Implants works, producing the Ankylos implant system.

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.

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.

Why you can’t install implants from different manufacturers

In some dentistry, in order to reduce the cost of treatment, the patient is offered to combine implant systems according to the type - “one is more expensive, the other is cheaper.” For example, install 2 Straumann and 2 Ankylos implants. This is wrong and dangerous. When installing artificial roots made of different materials, impurity metals may begin to conflict, which is fraught with complications:

• development of allergies;
• the occurrence of galvanic syndrome;
• peri-implantitis with rejection of the artificial root.

Installation of suprastructures and prostheses with components made of other metal alloys aggravates the situation.

Since dental implantation is an expensive method of prosthetics, it is necessary to eliminate the slightest risk of a “battery effect” or an allergy to the installed system. Such problems can be avoided by installing implants and suprastructures for them (abutments, gum formers) from the same manufacturer, and using prosthetic structures made of bioinert material (zirconium, ceramics, precious metals) that are resistant to oxidation.

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.

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.

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.

Ankylos implants and advanced artificial tooth insertion technology

Thanks to the excellent concept of TissueCare Connection, subcrestal implant placement is now possible. Over the past few years, it has been significantly simplified, since the experience gained during the practical use of new generation prostheses allows:

• create a pronounced step between any type of abutment and a suitable implant;
• even with subcrestal installation, the arms of the implant are located along the vertical axis;
• the insertion of the “tooth” has become even easier and much more accurate, thanks to an innovative solution - dot marking of the tip of the implant in a circle around it.

What recently could only be read in scientific journals on dentistry has finally become a reality.

Price

You can get an approximate price for restoring your smile using Ankylosis dental implants in our center using the table below.

A specialist will tell you more about the cost after a thorough examination, assessing the condition of the alveolar ridge, studying X-ray data, drawing up a treatment plan and other preliminary manipulations.

Contraindications

Among the contraindications to installing Ankylos are:

Are common

These include health conditions that are not directly related to dentistry, but are an obstacle to surgical intervention:

• Respiratory and viral diseases;
• Some chronic, neurological and cardiovascular diseases (to be specified individually);
• Pregnancy (surgery is possible only in the second trimester), etc.

Clinical

• Unsatisfactory hygienic condition of the oral cavity;
• Inflammatory processes in periodontal tissues;
• Critical bone deficiency suggesting basal implantation.

The surface of Ankylos implants has a structure that imitates one’s own bone tissue. The non-aggressive method of nail insertion promotes stable, slow osseointegration. This is the best solution for patients with soft bones, diabetics and heavy smokers, but is not suitable for active people who require complex dental restoration in the shortest possible time and with immediate loading. For such patients, our center installs other, no less reliable systems.

Types and purpose

The manufacturer offers several types of implants:

1. S/X – designed for two-stage implantation or immediate loading. They have a length of 8-17 mm, a diameter of 3.5-7.7 mm. To make selection easier, products are grouped into color series - red A, yellow B, blue C, green D. The line is traditional, the surface is porous, the thread is moderately aggressive, which allows the use of structures for reliable retention in the jaw. Biocompatible materials are used for manufacturing; the range has recently included an implant with a minimum height of 6.6 mm for installation in cases of bone deficiency.
2. SynCone is a system for simultaneous loading. It has high stability and is suitable for moderate bone deficiency.
3. CAD/CAM – used for prosthetics using beam or bridge structures.

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.