Osstem implants from South Korea: system features

Advantages Features of coverage Model range Stages of treatment Contraindications Disadvantages Prices How to choose a clinic?
In 1997, the first Osstem implants were released in South Korea. 20 years have passed and Osstem implants has become the largest manufacturer of dental materials in Asia and took 5th place in the global implant market. The quality of the products of this brand is not inferior to the best European implants, and their prices belong to the business segment. In Korea, the Osstem implant is the most popular brand.

The demand for implants is growing in all countries. This is due to rising incomes, an aging population, and growing interest in health. More and more people want to improve their quality of life. Implantation may be the answer to these requests.

Osstem implants have received certificates from South Korea, the USA, and Europe, recognizing them as a world-class product.

The Osstem representative office in Russia opened in 2006. Since then, thousands of people have had the chance to experience the quality of these implant systems in practice.

Brand benefits

• Products have stood the test of time - 20 years on the market

Scientific publications confirm the successful use of implants. The company has a large clinical base and research experience.

• Products are certified in the USA, Canada, Europe and Asia

The brand's products are used in 70 countries around the world.

• Success rate - 98.8%

Observations of patients after 10 years of life with an implant have established a record percentage of engraftment of Korean products.

• Groundbreaking inventions

The design of implants, their surface treatment, the accuracy of the connection are patented developments of Osstem Implants.

Statistical data

The Osstem company itself says that it is in 5th place in the world in sales, but it must be taken into account that most of the sales come from poorer countries. This company is not very popular in Europe and America, although here, of course, we must also take into account that the company entered the European and American markets not so long ago.

The top three sales leaders in Europe are Astra Tech, Nobel and Straumann.

As we said earlier, Osstem positions itself as premium segment implants, but the cost of purchasing 1 implant is only 5 thousand rubles, and its scope of application is extremely limited, which is why we would rather classify it as an economy class implant.

Implant surface

In Russia, products with two types of surface are used - SA and CA. Created using modern technologies, they, along with other factors, ensure fast, safe and successful engraftment.

Surface SA

For this type of coating, a high-tech method of treating the pin with aluminum oxide is used. This surface ensures a more dense fusion with the bone.

Compared to traditional implants:

• the engraftment period is reduced from 12 to 6-8 weeks;
• It is possible to install pins in bones of large and medium density.

Surface CA

Products with such a surface after sandblasting are coated with calcium ions. They increase hydrophilicity and protect against contamination.

This surface:

• promotes the penetration of blood protein;
• shortens the engraftment period;
• Can be used in soft bone tissue.

DIO Implants

The Korean dental implant presented above is not popular in the Russian Federation, and it is almost impossible to find patient reviews about it. The key feature of these dental implants is the presence of the Bio Tite-H surface, which is created by German specialists. Due to this coating, it is possible to significantly shorten the engraftment period, as well as minimize the likelihood of peri-implantitis and allergic reactions. Moreover, the designs of this brand have a Tors connection, which simplifies the process of fixing the adapter and prevents its loosening.

Another feature of Dio dental systems is the simplified bonding process. However, their use is not intended in difficult situations.

This Korean dental implant has a reasonable price. At the same time, in the manufacturer’s arsenal one can find both traditional root-type structures and mini-implants for installing removable prosthetic devices in the frontal area. Narrow Fix systems are used to fix fixed bridge structures in the narrow part of the alveolar process.

The lineup

Currently, 4 product lines of Osstem Implants are presented in Russia. This allows you to select the right implant for almost every clinical case and budget.

TS system

Implants in this series offer optimal design and excellent primary stability. The installation protocol is simple, the risk of errors is much less.

Peculiarities:

• Parallel thread thread.
  Allows you to control the insertion of the pin and reduces installation time.

• Triple connection with abutment (base for crown).
  The unique screw increases grip, the internal cone ensures a tight fit, and the hexagonal shape reduces stress on the structure.

TS implants provide long-term results and good primary stability even in soft bones.

Available with SA and CA coatings.

MS system

This is a line of implants for narrow ridges. The tooth sockets are called alveoli. Their spongy bone substance contains many nerve endings and blood vessels. After tooth loss, the upper part of the alveoli - the ridge - is clearly visible. If a tooth has been lost for a long time, there is no load on the ridge, it becomes thinner and loses height. This greatly complicates dental implantation.

The MS line of implants is designed for installation in areas with insufficient bone width.

Peculiarities:

• the implant and abutment are one piece. Such structures are called monolithic;
• small diameter ideal for narrow comb;
• The narrow neck of the abutment does not bend. It is very durable and almost impossible to break;
• The shape and dimensions are optimally selected, there is no need for modification.

The MS system is used primarily to replace mandibular anterior teeth, premolars and narrow lateral incisors. Can be used as a support for a removable denture.

System SSIII SA

A range with an SA surface that harnesses the potential of osteoblastic cells for rapid engraftment. Modifications vary in length and volume - can be selected for any clinical case.

Peculiarities:

• designed for a one-step protocol;
• installed at gum level;
• used in bone of any density.

In this model, the coating and the screw are perfectly combined and lead to a high-quality result. They can be used immediately after tooth extraction or to replace a failed implant.

ET III SA system

Several years ago, the demand for Osstem implants in the United States grew so much that the corporation opened a subsidiary there. They named her Hiossen. Hiossen supplies our market with the ETIII SA line of implants. This is the same Osstem dental implant, only not from South Korea, but from the USA.

Peculiarities:

• micro-thread allows you to control direction during the procedure; Straight body makes installation easy;
• the SA surface increases the area of ​​contact with bone tissue;
• The sealed plug prevents the penetration of saliva and bacteria, reducing the risk of tissue necrosis.

History of the development of Osstem from South Korea

In the 90s, South Korea experienced rapid economic and industrial growth, most of all this affected the sphere of high technology and medicine. Today, South Korean companies are among the leading suppliers of equipment and technological solutions for dentistry in general and implantology in particular. As for the Osstem Implant System company itself, it is one of the largest players not only in the Asian but also in the world market.

The company was founded in 1992 and is considered one of the pioneers in the development and production of dental implants in Korea. However, the year of foundation does not mean that the first implant was released in 1992. The industrial license was received only in 1995, and commercial production of Osstem Implant System products started in 1997. The long journey of development and testing paid off: by the mid-2000s, the company had released two lines of implants that were in demand among specialists and managed to enter the American market. Today its products are represented in more than 50 countries. Osstem implants, patient reviews confirm this, are a high-quality and reliable implantation system.

Osstem dental implantation – installation procedure

The implantation process includes several stages. Each of them is important in its own way; strict adherence to each stage is the key to the successful functioning of the implant.

1. Preoperative diagnosis.
   Checking the condition of the teeth, carrying out the necessary procedures, treating teeth and gums, creating an implantation plan.
2. Surgical stage.
   Implant installation. Removing stitches. Osseointegration check. Abutment installation
3. Prosthetics.
   Taking an impression, making a crown, and installing it. When using the Osstem prosthetics system, a wide selection of components will help you choose the ideal solution. And laboratory analogues of Osstem will help you make crowns that fit perfectly into your teeth.
4. Control and preventive examinations.
   To avoid postoperative complications, you must follow your doctor's recommendations and maintain oral hygiene.

Concerns when choosing

When it comes to dental prosthetics, you need to carefully study and double-check the information. To begin with, it is worth assessing the feasibility of different options for solving the problem. It may not be necessary to resort to implants.

Some people are more comfortable with removable appliances that act like real teeth. Another option is a bridge or crown. The downside is that their installation requires grinding down healthy teeth. Fixed dentures need to be changed every 7-9 years, and sooner or later this becomes impossible, since as a result of repeated grinding, the teeth become unusable.

Dental implants are a more expensive but reliable option. But there are several misconceptions associated with it. Here's what scares patients:

• Prosthetics cannot be achieved without surgical intervention. Indeed, installing an implant involves inserting a titanium rod into the bone. But during the operation the patient is under anesthesia. All actions take no more than 1.5 hours. After 7-20 days, the wound heals and the person can live a full life.
• The prosthesis may not take root. A considerable part of patients are afraid of this, but such cases are very rare. The rod is made of zirconium or titanium dioxide. These are the materials least likely to be rejected. The structure of the implant is such that bone tissue penetrates into the gaps in the structure. The load during chewing is distributed evenly, so pathological changes do not occur over time.
• There may be complications. You should worry about this if the installation is performed by a doctor of questionable qualifications, using low-quality implants. Complications also develop if the patient does not follow recommendations for oral care. If hygiene rules are followed, the risk of inflammation is minimal.
• Getting implants is expensive. In reality, financial investments vary depending on the city, the brand of prostheses and the pricing policy of the clinic, and a high price does not guarantee the same quality. In addition, the implant is installed for life. You will only have to change the crown when its service life, which is 8-10 years, comes to an end. Thus, dental prostheses cost less than, for example, conventional crowns, which need to be replaced regularly.

Contraindications

Although new technological solutions and implant coating formulas are constantly narrowing the list of contraindications, they still exist. The absolute ones include:

• blood diseases;
• blood clotting disorder;
• mental disorders;
• epilepsy;
• HIV AIDS;
• tuberculosis;
• rheumatism;
• malignant tumors;
• diabetes.

Relative contraindications are pregnancy, breastfeeding, inflammatory processes in the oral cavity, exacerbation of chronic diseases.

Indications

Installation of Osstem dental implants is recommended if a person has:

• Complete or partial edentia of both jaws (absence of teeth).
• Bone deficiency, narrow alveolar ridge (usually a congenital defect).
• Pathological mobility of teeth due to malocclusion or insufficient hygiene.
• Increased tooth wear due to bruxism or pathological occlusion.
• Trauma to teeth with damage to the root system and soft tissues.
• There is a need to install an implant if you have low or average bone density.
• Inability to wear removable dentures.

Cost of installing Osstem implants

The combination of premium quality implants and affordable prices makes implants from Korea popular in the dental services market. When considering options, remember - the price of an implant does not include prosthetics, examination, surgery and other expenses. It is better to choose a turnkey Osstem installation. In this case, you will be able to avoid unpleasant surprises in the form of hidden fees. Be sure to specify that

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How to understand which dental implants are better, manufacturer ratings

Dental implants produced by Osstem are just one example of high-quality and durable prostheses that are installed in a person’s mouth by implantologists. Of course, there are other equally worthy implanting structures, and the patient has the right to choose any of them.

The countries of Europe and the USA lead the ranking in the production of implants. It is there that world-famous premium prosthetic structures are made: Astra Tech (Sweden), Nobel Biocare (Switzerland-America), Straumann (Switzerland). These brands have been producing products for dental implant surgeries for patients for more than 60 years, so they have rightfully earned such a high status.

The survival rate of implants from these manufacturers is over 99%; to install such dental structures in the patient’s mouth, a certain principle of surgical operations is used, which is followed by implantologists. The only disadvantage of installing American or European-made dental implants is the price of the product, which ranges from 35,000 to 75,000 rubles.

If we talk about the most affordable designs that make it possible to replace teeth missing in the patient’s mouth and restore the aesthetics of a smile, then you should pay attention to manufacturing countries such as Korea and Israel. We have already discussed positive reviews about Korean Osstem implants in detail in this article. Among Israeli manufacturing companies, it is worth noting Alpha BIO brand dental implants, which are distinguished by their quality, reasonable price and ease of installation.