Plasma Activated Dental Implants
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Plasma Activated Dental Implants Explained
Plasma activated dental implants are dental implants that have been treated with cold atmospheric pressure plasma. The main purpose of treating dental implants with plasma is to increase wettability. Wettability improves the liquid contact between surfaces, which means that the dental implant becomes more hydrophilic after the plasma is activated.
Wettability is important for dental implants as the success of dental implants is reliant on cell adhesion. When the dental implant has increased wettability, it is more adhesive to cells. This results in increased new bone formation in the tissue surrounding the dental implant, which also improves tissue integration. Increased tissue integration results in a shorter recovery period.
“Many patients I speak to want dental implants but are less interested because of the potential long amount of time it could take to complete dental implant treatment . With plasma activated dental implants, it is possible to drastically reduce the amount of time it takes for a patient to complete treatment. With Plasma Activation, healthy patients with little to no adverse gum or bone conditions could complete treatment in potentially 6 weeks or less, compared to the average 3 to 6 months.”
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Plasma Activated Dental Implants Benefits
The immediate benefits of plasma-treated dental implants are:
- Increased cell adhesion and tissue integration
- New bone formation in less time
- Improved recovery (loading) times
- Improved immediate loading speeds for immediate implant placements
- Improved early osseointegration stability post dental implant placement
- Reduced bacterial colonization to help minimize the risk of implant-related infections
- Reduced biofilm formation on newly placed dental implants
Plasma Activated Dental Implants at Elite Dental
| 1st Visit – Comprehensive Dental Assessment | • Thorough review of your medical and dental history, discussing your goals and concerns• Complete examination of your mouth, focusing on missing teeth areas and overall oral health and stability of your bite• Digital X-rays, photographs, intraoral scans and 3D cone beam CT scans to assess jawbone density and nerve locations |
| 2nd Visit - Advanced Treatment Planning & Plasma Technology Education | • Our implant team creates a detailed, computer-generated treatment plan using your scan data• Accurate planning of implant location, angle, and depth based on your jaw anatomy and nerve positions• Design of custom surgical guides for accurate plasma activated implant placement• Comprehensive explanation of plasma surface treatment technology and its superior osseointegration benefits• Review of how plasma activation enhances implant surface hydrophilicity and bioactivity for faster healing• Detailed walkthrough of your personalised plasma activated implant treatment plan• Explanation of each surgical step and the plasma activation process• Discussion of enhanced healing benefits:1. Faster osseointegration and improved bone bonding2. Review of treatment costs, financing options, and pre-surgical preparation requirements3. Opportunity to ask questions about plasma technology and address any concerns about the procedure |
| 3rd Visit: Plasma Activated Dental Implant Surgery | • Comfortable sedation options available to ensure your relaxation during the procedure• Placement of custom surgical guide to serve as accurate template for implant positioning• Just-in-time plasma activation treatment applied to each implant surface immediately before placement• Minimally invasive dental implant placement using the surgical guide for optimal accuracy• The plasma activated surface promotes bone integration and accelerated healing• Post-operative instructions provided for optimal recovery - sutures may not even be needed |
| 4th Visit: Follow-Up Care & Restoration Planning | • Regular monitoring of healing progress and plasma enhanced osseointegration• Assessment of how the plasma treated dental implants are bonding with your jawbone• Once fully integrated, design and placement of final crowns or bridges• Ongoing personalised care and support throughout your enhanced healing journey• Long-term maintenance guidance to maximise the benefits of your plasma activated implants |
At Elite Dental, the plasma activated dental implants is a supportive procedure that is done prior to the implant insertion into the jawbone. There are no changes or modifications made to the original manufactured materials or surface structures.
The activation is done by creating an atmospheric dielectric barrier discharge on the dental implant. In simple words, this means that an energy field is created to increase surface energy and improve the wettability of the implant. Doing so increases the interaction of proteins and cells with the dental implant surface on a molecular level to help enhance recovery speeds.
Plasma Activated Dental Implants Treatment Duration
Plasma activated dental implants can help enhance the rate of recovery for dental implant patients who have just undergone dental implants treatment. The following is a table of the differences in treatment recovery.
| Plasma Activated Dental Implants | Potentially 6 weeks or less |
|---|---|
| Non-Plasma Activated Dental Implants | 3 to 6 months |
Plasma Activated Dental Implants Cost in Singapore
Plasma Activation is a standard service offering for all our dental implant patients, with no additional cost. We assume that all of our patients would appreciate faster and more predictable healing from their dental implant surgery.
The plasma activated dental implants are available for the following dental implant options.
To view the breakdown of fees for dental implants, please view the following:
| | Dental Implants Option 1 - Regular Korean Dental Implants | Dental Implants Option 2 - Premium Korean Dental Implants | Dental Implants Option 3 - European Dental Implants | Dental Implants Option 4 - Zirconia Ceramic Dental Implants |
| Cost of Dental Implants (including dental crown, GST or other costs such as bone or gum grafting, consultation, X-rays or CBCT scans) | $2,500 | $3,500 | $5,000 | $6,000 |
Financing Plasma Activated Dental Implants
If you are thinking of heading to Elite Dental Group for dental implants, there are a few ways you can finance your dental implant treatment.
| Medisave | We are a Medisave-accredited clinic and accept Medisave payments. |
| Major Banks | We accept interest-free installment payments from most major banks. |
| Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) | We have existing collaborations with BNPL platforms like Atome, Pace, Hoolah and Grab PayLater to help reduce the upfront expenditure of your dental treatments. |
| Dental, Corporate, Personal Accident and Hospitalization Insurance | We are on multiple dental and corporate insurance panels to provide more accessible dental care to you. |
Why Should I Do Plasma Activated Dental Implants with Elite Dental Group?
Elite Dental Group is the first dental group in Singapore to utilize Plasmapp Actilink Reborn plasma activated dental implants technology for tissue and bone regeneration to enhance bone integration and speed of recovery.
As a dental implants focused dental clinic, we utilize modern technologies and adhere to stringent safety measures to ensure that your dental implant treatment process is safe and effective for you.
We believe in a detailed and careful case selection process, with proper diagnosis and multidisciplinary treatment planning.
We also insist on detailed informed consent where patients will be told the intended benefits of treatment, common and rare complications that could occur, as well as pros and cons of any alternative treatment options.
We also provide transparent fee breakdowns to help our patients with financing options before starting any treatment whatsoever.
Who will be doing Plasma Activated Dental Implants treatment for you at Elite Dental Group?
At Elite Dental Group, our qualified clinicians who use modern dental technology and equipment available to provide preventive and rehabilitative dentistry for your oral health needs.
Your Plasma activated dental implants treatment will be done by Dr Gerald Tan. For complex cases that require multidisciplinary treatment planning, Dr Gerald Tan will work with a team of specialist Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, Periodontists and Prosthodontists.
To view a full list of our dental clinicians who are able to provide specific dental treatment care for you, please refer to the list below:
| Dental Surgeons | All-on-4 dental implants Dental implants to replace broken, loosened and dislodged teeth. Wisdom tooth surgery for removal of wisdom tooth. | Dr Gerald Tan |
|---|---|---|
| | Dental fillings for dental caries and root canal treatment to restore the health of your teeth. Invisalign | Dr Thira Wong |
| | Restorative dentistry procedures with a focus on root canal treatment. Wisdom tooth extraction | Dr Benjamin Chan |
| Dental Specialists | Oral Surgeons | Dr Lai Juen Bin |
| Dr Albert Lee |
Dental Surgeons
Dr Gerald Tan
- All-on-4 dental implants
- Dental implants to replace broken, loosened and dislodged teeth.
- Wisdom tooth surgery for removal of wisdom tooth.
Dr Thira Wong
- Dental fillings for dental caries and root canal treatment to restore the health of your teeth.
- Invisalign
Dr Benjamin Chan
- Restorative dentistry procedures with a focus on root canal treatment.
- Wisdom tooth extraction
Dental Specialists & Oral Surgeons
Dr Lai Juen Bin & Dr Albert Lee
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Are plasma activated dental implants safe?
Yes, plasma activated dental implants are safe and aid with better recovery speeds.
The plasma does not do anything to modify the original form and function of the dental implant. All it does is create a more hydrophilic surface to increase wettability of the dental implant. All of which promotes faster osseointegration and thus, better recovery speeds with greater predictability.
How long does plasma activation of dental implants last?
Based on research studies done by Plasmapp, the plasma activation effect of dental implants lasts for a few hours to a few days post insertion of the implant.
As such, plasma activation is usually done before the dental implant procedure. The active plasma improves bone formation and implantation compared to a dental implant without plasma activation.
What is the difference between plasma activated dental implants and dental implants without plasma activation?
Research studies have shown that plasma activated dental implants improves recovery times post-implant placement. This reduces the amount of time needed for the final restoration placement (dental crown placement) to less than 6 weeks.
What are the potential risks of plasma activated dental implants?
There are no known risks of plasma activated dental implants. Instead plasma activated dental implants should mitigate risk factors associated with some dental implant treatments, by helping improve bone healing around dental implants.
According to some research papers (refer to links below), plasma activated dental implants can not just reduce the risks of bacterial colonization, post-implant placement but also promote faster osseointegration for faster recovery.
Does Medisave cover plasma activated dental implants treatment?
No Medisave does not cover plasma activated dental implants as it is a non-surgical procedure. However, the plasma activation of dental implants is available at no additional cost at dental clinics like Elite Dental Group.
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