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Malta Business Review
DENTAL HEALTHCARE
New broom sweeps clean!
By Jean Paul Demajo
For how long have you been conscious of your teeth? How long has
it been since you chewed into a delicious crust of maltese bread?
What holds you back from fixing your teeth?
Before Treatment
Case Study
After Treatment
A middle aged man presents himself with a few remaining teeth in a terrible state. He has been in this state far more
than he can remember and has finally decided to fix up his mouth. He is a non-smoker and in good health.
Treatment Plan
After Treatment
Goals
• Eliminate any source of infection
• Regain a normal dentition of 24-28 fixed teeth
• Regain the comfort and stability of eating any kinds of food
• Regain that CONFIDENT smile!
1. Extract all remaining teeth and provision of temporary
removable dentures
2. Allow two months for complete gingival healing
3. Implant planning in upper and lower jaws using custom-made
surgical guides
4. Bilateral sinus lift bone grafting and simultaneous placement of
8implants in the upper jaw and 4implants in the lower jaw.
5. Allow 4-6months for bone healing and osseo-integration
of implants.
6. Exposure of implants and impression taking for new implant
fixed prostheses.
7. Try-in of implant bridges
8. Fitting of implant bridges
9. Placement on an oral and dental maintenance program
Total Tineframe: 6 - 8 months
Yes this is a lot of work and yes it comes at a cost. But can you really put a price on
your daily comfort? How far are you willing to go to comfortably and confidently enjoy
even just simply a meal out with your friends? After 6-8 months of dental and implant
treatment you will immediately know why you chose to go ahead with this plan and you
will also know where your money went. MBR
Ask your dentist for details.
DR JEAN PAUL DEMAJO
Dental and Implant Surgeon
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