The Very Best Reason. for Dental Implants. Gentle jawbone reconstruction with

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1 The Very Best Reason for Dental Implants Gentle jawbone reconstruction with

2 There s a time where nothing can really hurt us It is the time where everything grows and thrives and even our teeth grow again. And when we temporarily lost them, we still looked by and large sweet in spite of the resulting gaps. But the golden years of childhood are not intended to last, so in the course of the years we may have a reason, now and then, to deplore the loss of a tooth that was supposed to accompany us all the way to old age. Fortunately, there are dental implants available now that make up for such losses so perfectly that it is frequently impossible to tell a replaced tooth from a natural one.

3 A gentle procedure for more attractive teeth However, this requires some preconditions: an intact bone base and an alveolar crest with enough substance for the solid and longlasting anchorage of the implant. There are many ways nowadays to preserve, regenerate or reconstruct the jawbone, but the gentlest method of all is a KLS Martin invention: jawbone reconstruction with martrix.

4 You have a tooth missing? The loss of one or more teeth inevitably affects its immediate environment. Adjacent teeth lose their hold, the bone base deteriorates (atrophies) and the thin osseous wall that surrounds and stabilizes each tooth disappears. Intact tooth with a healthy alveolar crest Tooth loss is followed by alveolar crest atrophy To anchor a dental implant properly, the alveolar ridge therefore needs to be reconstructed first. Implant placement is then followed by prosthetic measures in form of a crown integrated so well that it is visually impossible to distinguish it from adjacent natural teeth.

5 Implants need a healthy base Bone reconstruction (or more specifically, bone augmentation) can be done in various ways. For example, it is possible to harvest some bone from a distant part of the jaw say, the posterior mandible or the chin and implant it in the missing tooth site. Obviously, however, this creates an additional wound apart from the target site. Additional wounds cause additional pain and persistent sensitivity disorders are a frequent result. Moreover, this method requires two interventions: one in which the harvested bone material is fixed in place in the alveolar cavity (tooth socket) using titanium screws; and a second one for removing the screws once the bone graft has grown in. This also needs to be done because the site must be cleared for placing the implant. The gentle bone reconstruction method with martrix from KLS Martin spares you both of these inconveniences: 1. The additional bone grafting intervention 2. The additional screw removal intervention

6 Bone reconstruction using a natural material that s in a class of its own It sometime pays to have a closer look! For example in the case of the red algae that grow on the shores of southern France. It is a species whose properties are very helpful for natural bone regeneration because its highly porous basic structure and chemical composition are very similar to what you find in human bone. Ultra-fine pores provide an ideal place for bone-forming cells while the identical chemical composition ensures excellent biocompatibility along with nonirritating osseointegration. By and by, the material is then included in the metabolic processes. Very frequently, it gets completely replaced by natural bone. Thus, martrix supports bone reconstruction in a most natural way while helping to provide a secure basis for the implant. Besides, martrix is of great use after extracting a tooth or removing a cyst because it helps to prevent bone absorption and bridge the time until the implant can be put in place.

7 Corallina officinalis, a red marine algae species Human dentin martrix

8 The Procedure The bone regeneration material martrix can be used to fill cavities both in the maxilla (e.g. for sinus lift) and in the mandible (e.g. following tooth extraction or cyst removal). It is also useful as an apposition or superposition material for rebuilding the alveolar ridge. If necessary, additional methods can be used to fix the material in place (e.g. the shell technique described on the next page). Do not hesitate to ask your treating physician about the details of this treatment option and the correct time of placing the implant.

9 Application examples When using the so-called shell technique, a resorbable PDLLA membrane or foil is fixed in place and the resulting cavity is then filled with autologous bone or a bone substitute. An additional collagen membrane is usually used for gum protection. Bone reconstruction for single-tooth defects Bone reconstruction for larger defects Collagen membrane PDLLA membrane / foil Autologous bone / bone substitute material Own bone (graft) or bone regeneration material covered with a suitably shaped PDLLA piece. Bone base For additional information, please see our patient brochure entitled Gentle jawbone reconstruction with SonicWeld Rx.

10 Naturally good Plant-based bone regeneration material has been used successfully in oral implantology for many years. The material offers a very good alternative to purely synthetic materials or products derived from animal bones. It eliminates the residual risk of infection and, thanks to its excellent tissue tolerance, minimizes the risk of complications at the same time.

11 An investment of lasting value martrix provides a perfect base for anchoring implants permanently and securely. It is a natural and very well tolerated material. It is an investment of lasting value that will give you lots of pleasure with each smile, each meal, each conversation. Discuss the option of jawbone reconstruction using martrix with your doctor. Ask him or her about the advantages of this method and why it is gentler and more patient-friendly than any conventional alternative. Your doctor will be glad to provide you with comprehensive advice and guidance.

12 Gebrüder Martin GmbH & Co. KG A company of the KLS Martin Group Ludwigstaler Str Tuttlingen Germany Postfach Tuttlingen Germany Tel Fax info@klsmartin.com Printed in Germany Copyright by Gebrüder Martin GmbH & Co. KG Alle Rechte vorbehalten Technische Änderungen vorbehalten We reserve the right to make alterations Cambios técnicos reservados Sous réserve de modifications techniques Ci riserviamo il diritto di modifiche tecniche