The Oral Implant Center of the Hebrew University - Hadassah Dental School is an integral part of the Department of Prosthodontics. The center performs dental implants in cooperation with the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and the Department of Periodontics.
Our prosthodontists replace or repair teeth that have been affected by gum disease, enamel, trauma or birth defects. Our treatment methods include bridges, inlays and onlays and more.
What are dental implants?
In cases of missing teeth, our prosthodontists restore and replace these teeth with implants. The implant is an artificial replacement for the missing root. The implant looks similar to a screw and is made from titanum. The implant is constructed in a way where it can act as an anchor.
There are many advantages to dental implants
What is the success rate of the implants?
The successrate is dependent on the suitablity of the patient to the procedure, and the placement of the implant. This is why we consider the diagnosis and preparation stages so vital to the implant procedure. As a general rule, implants have a very high success rate. Hadassah has 15 years of experience with dental implants, and our center has a vast amoutn of experience both clinically and academically. The center employs many of the newest computerized implantation techniques and makes sure that the method is best suited for the patient. Most of the procedures can be carried out with the help of local anesthesia (though for patients who suffer from extreme phobias of treatment or the like, other methods of sedation are available).
Treatment Stages
During the first stage, the patient meets a senior prosthodontist for a consultation. Throughout the consultation, the patient will be given an initial evauluation, after which a team will be put together for treatment. This team is assigned to the patient throughout the entire process. The team will decide on the most suitable treatment method, to achieve the optimal results. At this stage, the patient will be given more details as to his treatment (procedure length, costs etc). Most cases are relatively straightforward and quick, however there are cases which require extensive rehabilitation.
The actual process begins with the prosthodontist evaluating factors which can disrupt the implant procedure. Afterwards the procedure itself is performed and following a rehabilitation period, crowns are placed.