Guarantees

for implants: 5-10-15 years
for crowns, bridges and veneers: 3 years
for inlays: 2 years
for fillings: 2 years
for prosthesis: 1 year


Scope of the guarantee will decrease or become invalid and void if the patient:

Maintains poor oral hygiene

Fails to comply with the instructions of the dentist

Incorrectly stores and treats or improperly uses the removable prosthesis such as a  partial or full dentures

Did not turn up at the check-up in the previous year

Has gingival or bone recession

Damaged the dentures in an accident

Lost or put on considerable weight within a short period

Has a modified dental status caused by the side effect of a general disease (e.g. diabetes, epilepsy, osteoporosis, X-ray, chemotherapy)

This warranty is void: in case of clenching (bruxism), resulting in chipping of the porcelain

Has had a treatment by a different surgery without a preliminary consultation







Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

I am missing several teeth. A friend told me that she recently had implants to replace her missing teeth and is very happy.

Dental implants are a wonderful way to replace missing teeth when certain conditions exist. Things such as your overall general health and the length of time you have been missing your teeth must be considered. The replacement of missing teeth using dental implants frequently requires a team approach.

After your dentist does a thorough examination and a treatment plan the surgical phase of the treatment takes place. In most cases a periodontist or an oral surgeon will put the implant(s), the artificial root(s) into the jaw. When healing is complete, usually after 4-6 months, the tooth or bridge segment can be placed on top of the healed implants by a general dentist or a prosthodontist. Some dentists are trained to place the surgical part of the implant as well as the prosthetic or tooth part.

You should ask your dentist if you are a good candidate for implants and ask for a referral if he or she doesn't do them.

When I visited my dentist for my last checkup, she told me that I have impacted wisdom teeth and she wants to remove them. They are not bothering me. Should I see a specialist if I decide to have them removed? What should I do?

Having regular dental checkups with X-rays allows you to learn about potential problems and to have them corrected BEFORE they begin to bother you. There are a number of reasons for recommending the removal of unerupted or impacted teeth. Your dentist may have seen that these teeth could cause problems for the adjacent teeth if left in place. There is also the possibility that you could develop such things as a cyst or abscess if left in place.

General dentists who provide any special services such as root canal treatment, braces, oral surgery or periodontal surgery are required by law to adhere to the same standard of care provided by a specialist

Your dentist should be happy to talk more with you about this. If you still have questions, you might want to see another dentist for a second opinion.

I have some old silver fillings which are beginning to look bad. What can be done to improve them?

Silver amalgam fillings, which are composed of 50% mercury and 50% silver alloy, eventually need to be replaced. It may surprise you to know that the average life span of a silver filling is five to eight years. Your dentist can tell you when they appear to NEED to be replaced due to leakage, breakdown or recurrent decay.

If your concern is strictly COSMETIC, there are many new methods available to replace the fillings with beautiful, functional long lasting restorations.

Things like white filling materials, porcelain inlays, crowns and veneers may be used to give you the smile you are seeking.

There is currently a great deal of interest in new reinforced hybrid materials. These beautiful resin materials may be reinforced with fibers, similar to fiberglass, and used in very conservative inlays and bridges without having to grind away a whole healthy tooth.