Schülke Holds Infection Control Training for Dr. Michael’s Dental Nurses

19 March 2015, Dubai, UAE: Schülke (Schülke & Mayr GmbH), pioneer of modern hospital hygiene and preservation, delivered an in-practice training program for dental nurses at Dr. Michael’s Dental Clinics. Read more here.

Sustain Your Smile with Advanced Dental Implants at Dr. Michael's Dental Clinic in Dubai

8th March 2015, Dubai, UAE: Gone are the days when dentures were the only option to fix missing teeth. Today, more and more people are getting dental implants to replace missing teeth and rightly so. Designed to feel and function like your natural teeth, dental implants are a long-term solution embedded in the jawbone to restore a patient’s ability to eat, speak and smile with confidence.

Dental implant involves surgery, and is best done by a trained surgeon. Implants are made of titanium metal that "fuses" with the jawbone through a process called osseointegration. This is why implants never slip or make discomforting noises like dentures do.

In Dubai, Dr. Michael’s Dental Clinic has the most advanced practice and technology to perform dental implants surgery. Prof. Steen Sindet-Pedersen, the clinic’s Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon brings many years of experience in dental and maxillofacial implantology, bone grafting and restorative surgery which allows him to successfully place dental implants even in "high-risk" patients suffering from chronic health conditions, gum disease or bone loss in the jaw area.

Prof Steen said, “The good thing about implants is that when properly cared for, they can last a lifetime. Unlike dentures or fixed bridges, implants will neither affect your neighboring teeth nor lead to bone loss in the jaw.”

According to Prof. Steen, dental implants are usually done as ‘keyhole surgery’ using a local anaesthetic and is a painless procedure. There is minimal pain and discomfort which can be easily controlled with painkillers for a short period of time. There is usually no need to be absent from work following implant surgery.

Moreover, Dr. Michael’s Dental Clinic is the only practice in the UAE that houses Carestream CS 9300 CBCT, the latest in 3-Ddental imaging machine that offers the highest image quality and lowest dose of radiation.

“Our CBCT is a great tool for planning dental implant surgeries. It improves predictability, quality and safety of the procedure. It is also used to plan and simulate dental implant surgery ensuring that the most suitable type of implant is used and securing that no nerve damage or damage to other structures happen during the surgery."

To book an appointment with Prof. Steen, please call Dr. Michael’s Dental Clinic at 04-3949433 or 04-3397700.

About Prof. Steen Sindet-Pedersen
Prof. Steen Sindet-Pedersen, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon at Dr. Michael’s Dental Clinic, has been practicing dentistry for nearly 36 years, and has been performing up-to-the-minute dental implant procedures since 1985. He received his dental degree from the University of Aarhus – Denmark in 1979, completed his specialist training as Oral Maxillofacial Surgeon in 1985 and earned his Doctorate in Medical Science (Hons) in 1991 from the same university. He was a Professor & Acting Head of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Aarhus University & University Hospital and was the first professor of Oral and Maxillofacial Implantology in Europe at the Eastman Dental Institute, UCL, London.

About Dr. Michael Dental Clinic
Founded in 1997, Dr. Michael’s Dental Clinic represents the most comprehensive, state-of-the-art, multispecialty dentistry in Dubai, UAE. It has assembled a team of international dental specialists, hygienists and support staff for general dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, oral and maxillofacial surgery, implantology, orthodontics, prosthodontics and pediatric dentistry, serving over 37,000 patients in and around Dubai.

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Dr. Michael’s Dental Clinic Goes Global as it Celebrates the World Oral Health Day

Dr. Michael’s Dental Clinic, the premier provider of advanced oral health care in Dubai, is set to join governments, dental associations, schools and communities all around the globe in celebration of the World Oral Health Day (WOHD) 2015.

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Dental implants in Dubai: Your Questions Answered

Though losing a tooth is never seen as a disability, it can be an enormously devastating experience.  In fact, respondents from a study at Newcastle University in the UK were astounded by the impact tooth loss had on people. Some compared it to losing an arm or leg, others reported that they avoided leaving their homes.

Larry (65), said: “It's devastating when you break a tooth off, when that front one went, it was like losing one of the children. Honestly. Because I'd always had – I thought there was never a problem with those ones at the front … But no, it is devastating when you lose teeth because it's part of you.”

Aside from the obvious problems of poor physical appearance and damaged self-esteem, missing teeth also cause subsequent dilemmas like loss of chewing ability and ineffective speech. Fortunately, missing teeth can be replaced through dental implants, a procedure of choice for teeth replacement recognized by dental experts for almost 50 years.

Dental implants are substitutes for the roots of missing teeth. They can also serve as an anchor for other dental prostheses like crowns, bridges and dentures. Dental implants are fused in the jawbone and are not visible once surgically placed. They are uniquely stable, eliminating the need for removable or partial dentures.

Our Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon at Dr. Michael's Dental Clinic, Prof. Steen Sindet-Pedersen, answers the most frequently asked questions about dental implants.

Q. What factors contribute to long-term success of dental implants?
A. The amount and quality of the bone and good oral hygiene are the most important factors for long-term success of a dental implant.

Q. Are there any age limitations for dental implants?
A. No, age in itself is not a limiting factor for using dental implants.

Q. Do implants require special care?
A. Dental implants should be cared for in the same way as natural teeth, brushing and flossing twice a day.

Q. How often will I need to have my dental implants checked?
A. The implants should be checked when you have your regular dental check-ups meaning preferably every six months.

Q. How long does the whole dental implant process take?  Will I be without teeth or unable to eat for a long time?
A. It depends on a number of factors, if there is enough bone of good quality the implant can be inserted and a temporary tooth fixed onto the implant within a day – the final ceramic tooth will be fitted within a week. If the process for various reasons takes longer it is possible to make a temporary tooth so you will not have a gap at any time.

Q. Are there same-day implants?
A. Yes, if there is enough bone of good quality and no infection that is possible to do.

Q. What might be some of the factors that would prevent me from being an implant candidate?
A. Active infections in the mouth including gum disease has to be treated before implants can be inserted. Diseases affecting the immune system reducing immunity is also a limiting factor as are some types of medication affecting the immune system. Finally smoking is a risk factor for long-term success of dental implants.

Q. Is dental implant surgery painful?
A. Dental implant surgery is usually done as ‘keyhole surgery’ using a local anaesthetic and is a painless procedure. There is minimal pain and discomfort after which can be easily controlled with painkillers for a short period of time.

Q. When can I return to work after implant surgery?
A. There is usually no need to be absent from work following implant surgery.

Q. I have diabetes. Can I still have implants?
A. Yes, but it is important that the blood sugar is well-controlled and that you maintain a good oral hygiene.

Q. I have gum disease. Can I still have implants?
A. Yes, but the gum disease has to be stabilised so there is no active gum disease when the implant is inserted.

Q. I've had dentures for several years and have lost a lot of jawbone.  My lower dentures are floaters and I need help. Can dental implants help me?
A. Most probably yes, however, a detailed 3D scan of the jaw bones will enable simulation of the implant surgery so we know before doing the surgery what is possible.