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31 Years after Treatment, Riegel Telescope Dentures Prove to Be Long-lasting and Reliable
Press Release for Members of the News Media
Inaba Dental Clinic, February 18, 2009
6F Tanaka Bldg., 4-7-3 Sotokanda, Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo
Director: Yuriko Inaba
Advisor: Shigeru Inaba
31 Years after Treatment, Riegel Telescope Dentures Prove to Be Long-lasting and Reliable.
- Japan is the only developed country still using spring-loaded attachment dentures -
It has been 31 years since Shigeru Inaba, advisor for Inaba Dental Clinic (location: Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo; director: Yuriko Inaba) began dental treatment using the Riegel telescope method. He is still using the same dentures with no problems whatsoever.
At Inaba Dental Clinic we recommend treatment using the 'Riegel telescope method', the world's most advanced denture technique originating in Germany.
Most patients choose implants as treatment for lost teeth, however, implants cannot prevent further tooth loss. It is true that many elderly patients are coping with other diseases as well, such as gingivitis or weak jaws due to osteoporosis, making implants impossible.
Moreover, dentures covered by insurance have a metal springs known as clasps which hook onto remaining teeth. Pressure from these clasps may ultimately lead to further tooth loss.
The word riegel in Riegel telescope means 'bolt' (as in a deadbolt) in German. Using this method, a small key-like mechanism is set into the dentures and by fastening and unfastening this lock, dentures can be worn and taken off easily.
Furthermore, these dentures can be easily adjusted at any time to fit the mouth as it changes throughout the years. Remaining teeth are strengthened by the dentures by linking them and fixing them in place preventing further tooth loss. Dentures that until now have needed to be remade every time a tooth is lost are now able to last a lifetime with only minor adjustments.
There is no discomfort to the tongue and the fit is so natural that you will forget that you are wearing dentures.
Also, the high quality of the Riegel telescope method, which was first introduced to Japan from Germany 31 years ago by Inaba Dental Clinic's very own advisor, Shigeru Inaba, can be attested to by patients who received treatment at that time and are still using their dentures today. Over the last 31 years Inaba has administered treatment using the Riegel telescope method over 1,000 times.
Characteristics of Riegel telescope
+ can be easily adjusted at any time to fit the mouth as it changes throughout the years
+ prevents further tooth loss
+ so natural that nobody will know that you have dentures
+ comfortable fit
Media Coverage
'Tooth Care for the Middle-aged and Elderly' is an article that was published in the January 30, 2009 issue of the Asahi Shimbun.
The segment 'Tooth Care for the Elderly' was broadcast on the NHK program, 'Did you know?'
Throughout our lives, taking care of our own teeth is of the utmost importance. But needless to say, it is just as important to consult with a dentist concerning treatment options, including dentures, should we happen to lose some of our teeth.
At Inaba Dental Clinic our unchanging goal is to provide the best treatment available to protect our patients' precious smiles.
+Inaba Dental Clinic Overview
Name : Inaba Dental Clinic
Address : 6F Tanaka Bldg., 4-7-3 Sotokanda, Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo, 101-0021
Director : Yuriko Inaba
Advisor : Shigeru Inaba
URL : http://www.ireba-inaba.jp/
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