2013年9月18日
I never imagined there could be dentures this wonderful!
When I was 33 years old, I lost all of my teeth except for the lower front ones. At the time, I was so chagrined that I thought I was better off dead.
The first dentures I had made were covered by insurance. The front teeth were so large that it hurt to leave them in. In addition, the lower partial dentures didn't fit and I had to go in for adjustments time and time again. At last, I decided to give up on dentures completely. I couldn't enjoy meals and I gradually lost weight. I even was admitted to the hospital due to malnutrition and weakness.
While in the hospital, I had a set of dentures made by the oral surgeon thinking, 'for the time being they will do'. This time the teeth were too small. In fact, you couldn't even see my front teeth. Even still, I used them anyways. A short time after I was remitted, I began to have trouble again with not being able to bite into hard things, having my dentures fall out when biting with my front teeth, and everyone being able to tell I have dentures because of the visible metal springs.
It was so trying that I decided to search the internet for a place that would make me a better set of dentures. I came across Inaba Dental Office over and over again. After thoroughly reading the contents of your homepage, I decided that I wanted new dentures, and then asked my mother and began counseling with Dr. Inaba.
I was able to tell Dr. Inaba about my anxieties and all the inconveniences I had been through up until now. She told me my next set of dentures would solve my problems and so I stopped worrying.
I had Strack dentures made for my upper jaw and Riegel telescope dentures made for my lower jaw. Both are systems developed in Germany.
When I finally tried eating with them, I was amazed that no food got stuck! At first they were a little tight, but I was able to have them adjusted. In the 2 weeks after my dentures were completed, I have had the doctor make time for me to have them adjusted 8 times. 'You will get used to them as you wear them.' Of course I believe the doctor, but every time I would sing (I love to sing), my full dentures on the upper jaw would fall out. Each time that happened I was able to have my dentures quickly adjusted. The doctor must have been sick of me since I mailed her saying, 'It hurts there', 'It hurts here' many times hoping to get this problem taken care of. She always responded with, 'It's OK', which really put me at ease.
The last time I went in to get them adjusted, I had the Riegel telescope lever fixed (It was hard to manipulate the lever with my finger) because it was hard to get the dentures off. For my lower teeth, the front teeth are acting as the support for my dentures. And they never fall out! I can eat anything with them, even the hardest foods.
At night when I go to bed, I wash them up real nice, put them back in, and sleep with them in. They don't feel awkward at all. I never imagined there could be dentures so wonderful. 'It will take some time to get used to them.' That is what the doctor told me, but I was able to eat normally from the first day that I had them put in. Of course I eat many various types of food. There isn't the slightest awkwardness at all.
At first, I had a hard time pronouncing my words, but after about 2 weeks, I got used to it. My whole family was surprised after the 8th adjustment. My upper jaw Strack dentures stopped falling out when I sang, and the lower Riegel telescope dentures stopped feeling awkward.
I am most grateful for how quickly the doctors took care of me and treated me politely. There is no dental clinic like this one. They even had reassuring words for people like me with anxiety and for that I am very grateful.
I am sure that I will be able to use dentures made at Dr. Inaba's place for many years. I am looking forward to using them for that long. I have regained the ability to smile with my mouth wide open. My whole family tells me that they look like my real teeth. I actually enjoying showing the off to people. I will use them to eat plenty of delicious food and regain my health!
Even my mother who hates dentists says, 'If I get cavities I'll have them taken care of at Dr. Inaba's place'. Thank you so much. I look forward to your extended care.
*Cases introduced on the website are completely unique to the patients and actual results may vary.
2013年6月16日
How about dentures for someone like me who has only a few teeth on the top or on the bottom?
Q. I only have a few upper and lower teeth left. Can I still get partial dentures? At another clinic they recommended that I get the rest of my teeth pulled out and have All-on-4 implants put in. My bone tissue is thin and the implants would require bone supplementing surgery making my case particularly miserable.
I heard about the telescope technique on the Inaba Dental Clinic website. If there are dentures available that don't cause discomfort, please let me know about it.
A. In recent years many people come to me wondering whether they should go with dentures or implants. It seems that people have a negative perception towards dentures and many are choosing to go with implants as a first choice. There is actually another choice that many people do not know about. That is the telescope system developed in Germany.
This technology has a longer than 120 year history in Germany, which is recognized as a leading country in dentistry. In Japan however the technology remains relatively unknown. I believe that it can be said about many fields that technology from Europe is slow to make its way to Japan. But this technique is so popular in Germany that it is not uncommon to find questions on national student examinations concerning telescope system treatment plans, design, and production methods.
One of these methods is Resilience telescope, which can be used with only a few remaining teeth.
Resilience telescope, developed at Tubingen University in Germany, is an excellent technique that uses your remaining teeth without the need for extraction. The periodontal membrane that surrounds your natural teeth is preserved, which means that when biting with Resilience telescope dentures, your brain is stimulated in the same way as if you were using your natural teeth.
I can only imagine how troublesome eating must be for people who have only a few teeth left. If you can regain the joy of eating, this will lead to improved lifestyle and quality of life. And if you are down to your last few teeth, it is conceivable that you have already undergone gingivitis treatment, have experienced partial dentures, and have not found esthetic satisfaction in your smile.
With Resilience telescope we can also help shape the contours of your mouth. Since these dentures are esthetically superior, our patients are very happy to choose the telescope system. Also, there is no need for any surgical operations, as is the case with implants. This makes Resilience telescope a safe choice for your body and an excellent option for people afraid to go under the knife.
For more information about Resilience telescope please have a look using the link below.
Making use of what teeth you have left with Resilience telescope
2013年6月 5日
Directions from Akihabara Station
1. Get off at the JR Akihabara Station. Exit from the gate that leads to the electronics district and head right out of the station exit.
2. There is a public square when you exit the station.
3. Walk straight to your left-hand side in the square.
4. Turn left at Excelsior Café and go straight.
5. Keep going until you reach the intersection.
6. Cross the crosswalk (Chuo Street) on the right-hand side of the intersection.
7. You should be able to see Don Quixote on the right. Continue straight keeping Don Quixote to the right.
8. Cross at the first crosswalk that doesn't have a traffic light.
9. Cross at the second crosswalk that doesn't have a traffic light.
10. You will see the Tokyo Metro Suehiro-cho Station entrance. Inaba Dental Clinic is on the 6F of the Tanaka Building, which is right in front of the station entrance.
| Clinic Name | Medical Corporation Shuho Group Inaba Dental Clinic |
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| Address | 6F Tanaka Bldg., 4-7-3 Sotokanda, Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo 101-0021 |
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2013年5月21日
Can dentures change the shape of your face?
Q. Will the size, shape, or positioning of my teeth change when I get dentures made? I am afraid that if my looks change suddenly, people around me will say something.
A. There are many worries associated with having new dentures made. Most people are used to the way that they look. For example, whether it be by hairstyle, eyebrow shape, makeup, fashion, or anything else, we may create a look that is pleasing to ourselves but that others are not so fond of.
People tend to be complimented a lot when they drop all of their preferences and listen to the advice of others. Give this a try and you may even find yourself saying, "These clothes and this hair really looks good on me!" The same thing is true with your teeth.
We understand very well our patients' standards of beauty so let us offer one recommendation. We will take a wax mold of your teeth before we make your false teeth so we can get a general image. The dentures are not completed all at once so we have time to confirm tooth size and appearance beforehand. We believe that you will find a new and wonderful look and we will help you throughout the entire process.
2013年2月26日
Treatment costs
As for costs, each patient has a peculiar tooth condition and the state of bone supporting each patient's teeth is different. This means that each denture design will be different and it is difficult to set a certain price.
When counseling, we will offer hand-written explanations and a few method options. Please do not worry as we will not go forward with treatment until we have discussed the plan thoroughly with you. We will think of an appropriate treatment after hearing from you about your budget.
Here is one example of the costs of an actual case.
Konus telescope costs
- Crowns .... 1 tooth 216,000 yen ( 3 teeth 648,000 yen)
- Dentures + retention linking equipment .... 1,188,000 yen
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Total 1,826,000 yen
One-side Riegel telescope
- Crowns .... 1 tooth 216,000 yen (2 teeth 432,000 yen)
- Riegel lever .... 1 lever 216,000 yen
- Denture piece + retention linking equipment 648,000 yen
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Total 1,296,000 yen
Resilience telescope on 4 teeth in the upper jaw
- Crowns .... 1 tooth 216,000 yen (4 teeth 864,000 yen)
- Dentures .... 1,296, 000 yen
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Total 2,160,000 yen
* Treatment costs of Resilience telescope vary according to the condition of patients' teeth.
2013年2月19日
A dental technician lab that our patients can see, Labo Intec
Inaba Dental Office has an onsite dental technician lab called Labo Intec. This dental technician lab can be viewed from the waiting room and patients can see how dentures are made.
Our dental technician, Kiyotaka Takagi makes dentures for our patients there. It is a small laboratory but there are many precision devices within, giving the room the look of an airplane cockpit.
Taking hints from a Swiss clockmaker's factory
At a Swiss clock making factory that Dr. Inaba happened upon once, customers were able to view the inside of the factory. He took this hint from 30 years ago and decided to incorporate this style into our clinic.
It is a wonderful system that builds trust with our patients since they are relieved to be able to see the face of the dental technician making their dentures.
Onsite Dental Technician, Kiyotaka Takagi
A veteran dental technician who has made more than 2,000 dentures for patients
Our onsite dental technician, Kiyotaka Takagi, has been with us for more than 20 years. Takagi has been specializing in telescope system dentures under Shigeru Inaba (current advisor) at Inaba Dental Office ever since it was located in Dentsuin, Bunkyo Ward.
He is a veteran dental technician who had made more than 2,000 dentures for our patients. One of the merits of the telescope system is that once a set of dentures are made, they can continue to be used for a long time with slight adjustments. But during the very few times when patients need to come in for adjustments, Takagi quickly remembers the patient's face.
His specialty is German telescope system dentures
Takagi specializes in German telescope system dentures. It takes time to make a set of telescope system dentures, but they are well worth the wait.
Onsite dental technician, Kiyotaka Takagi, tells us that he likes working on full jaw Riegel telescope dentures the best because it is easy to make the colors and shapes on his own and he feels a real sense of satisfaction in his work when they are done.
He was taught directly by Dr. Inaba Shigeru directly about the telescope system which the doctor brought back from Germany. This is the so-called orthodox version of the technology. Currently, he is also a demonstration lecturer for the IPSG Society.
The doctors are very relieved to have him on staff and leave all of the craftsmanship concerning patients' teeth in his hands.
Merits of the onsite dental technician office
There are great merits for the patients and the doctors to have an onsite dental lab and an onsite dental technician.
Things checked for when making dentures
+ shape of teeth, color
+ firm fit
+ no wiggling
+ ease of pronunciation
+ condition of bite alignment
In order to make dentures that fit just right, it is important to ask the patients what they hope to achieve and what worries they have. It is often the case that patients are not used to their dentures the first time they put them in. There can be slight discomfort or pain. By making slight adjustments, we can make dentures that fit just right.
Detailed slight adjustments are possible to take care of even minor discomfort
We are able to quickly make detailed slight adjustments to take care of even minor discomfort because our dental technicians are located onsite. Also, it is a great help that information exchange concerning tooth shape, color, denture design, and other such information can be easily facilitated between the doctors and technicians.
The doctors and dental technicians work in cooperation at our clinic and because of this, they are able to make dentures that fit our patients perfectly. The partnership between the doctors and the technicians is extremely important.
To patients suffering from the following symptoms
+ Are you waiting for all of your teeth to fall out in order to get full dentures?
+ Or are you planning to have teeth removed that don't need to be in order to get implants such as All-on-4.
Our clinic offers an alternative to these drastic options. Here I introduce Resilience telescope.
What is Resilience telescope?
Resilience telescope is a treatment method suited to cases where only a few teeth remain that makes use of your remaining roots without the need for extraction. It uses technology developed in Germany to create dentures superior in functionality and esthetic beauty. Telescope dentures have more than 120 years of history and are widely trusted throughout the world.
Please come in for consultation if you can relate to the following symptoms.
+ My gingivitis is getting worse and almost all of my teeth are loose. I only have a few teeth left... and even though I have let them get this bad, I want to spare as many as I can.
+ As a result of avoiding the dentist for many years out of fear, almost all of my teeth have deteriorated to the point where they need to be extracted.
+ I was told that I don't have enough bone and wasn't eligible for implants.
+ I was told to have teeth removed that I thought could be spared, in order to get implants.
+ My teeth are so loose that I cannot bite.
+ Since I only have a few left, I am waiting for them to fall out so I can get full dentures.
+ I am worrying as to whether I should just have the rest of my teeth pulled and go with dentures or implants.
It is common for the doctor to say, 'Let's just wait until the rest of your teeth fall out and give you full dentures", especially when the patient only has a few teeth left. This can really be a mentally frustrating experience for some patients. Our clinic is committed to doing everything possible to fulfill our patients' requests so please feel free to consult with us any time.
Let's take a look at a few cases.
[Hear from our patients] I regret not coming in earlier.
One sentence from your homepage caught my eye and really struck me: "We believe that after experiencing our technology and the confidence of our staff you will never seek dentures from another clinic again." I really want this to be the last clinic I ever need to visit.
I visited Dr. Inaba because I didn't believe that the only option that I had was to extract my existing roots. First, I was honestly surprised that Dr. Inaba told me that there was no problem with my bone prominence and that there was no need to extract my remaining teeth. All the dentists up until now were telling me that I needed to have my remaining teeth extracted. So I was most happy to hear Dr. Inaba tell me that these teeth could be put to use.
I regret not coming in sooner.
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[German dentures] The difference between Resilience telescope and All-on-4 (implants)
"All-on-4 (implants) was recommended to me before by a dental clinic, but I would really like to take another look at dentures."
Recently, the number of patients who have come to us for consultation who bring up this method have increased. All-on-4 is a treatment method in which full dentures are made that are supported by 4 foundational implants. Here I will explain the differences between All-on-4 (implants) and Resilience telescope dentures.
Features of All-on-4 (implants)
First of all, since this is an implant treatment method, surgery is required. Also, the gums around the implanted teeth require much more maintenance than normal teeth do. It is very likely that patients who have lost many teeth to gingivitis will have a repeat experience with implants.
Also, many patients have a decreasing amount of bone. All-on-4 implants, which are supported by 4 teeth, exert an unnecessary amount of force on the bones. Even weak forces on the dentures will transfer completely to the 4 anchor teeth causing more force than can be supported by implants. This means that the bone will have to absorb the extra force.
Many people worry how long implants will last... especially if they receive treatment at a young age around 40 years old.
Features of Resilience telescope
With Resilience telescope there is no need for surgery. These dentures make use of your existing teeth to support all of your teeth.
These are Chubin gar Dick Prothese dentures that are supported by the membrane meaning that you can leave the periodontal membrane as it is. The periodontal membrane is a membrane surrounding the root of natural teeth that sends signals to the brain when you bite into food. The reason why it is important to preserve your natural teeth, even if you only have one left, is so that you can preserve this important nerve response.
Also, a lack of bone is no problem with Resilience telescope. Even if you do happen to lose teeth with these dentures, they can be adjusted for continued use making them long lasting.
We can also freely contour the area around your mouth with these dentures meaning that they are esthetically superior, which is one of the reasons why our patients with Resilience telescope dentures are always very happy with their choice.
[German dentures] Features and merits of Resilience telescope
Esthetically superior dentures made specifically for cases where only a few teeth remain
Resilience telescope is a treatment method that is only possible when a patient is missing most of their teeth. This creates a palette for our dental technicians to freely shape the patient's mouth area.
When you lose your teeth, the bone is absorbed and the area around the mouth sinks in making you look older. Resilience telescope can add volume to the area around the mouth and decrease the appearance of laugh lines.
For example, esthetic dermatologists inject hyaluronic acid into patients' cheeks in order to hide laugh lines. Resilience telescope dentures have the same effect as this procedure. We can also set the size of the teeth to match the facial size and nose size of the patient. We can adjust the amount of teeth that peeks through the lips and make many other adjustments as well. This makes our dentures esthetically superior to other treatment methods.
At any rate, it will not look like you are wearing dentures, but instead you will be wearing a natural and elegant smile.
Make use of your few remaining teeth without the need to extract them
"You only have a few teeth left, so you should just wait for them to all fall out and then get full dentures"
"Your teeth are all lose, so just have them taken out and get full dentures"
If you were shocked to hear this or something like this from your dentist, please come in for consultation.
Resilience telescope is a method that was developed at Tubingen University in Germany that makes use of your remaining teeth without the need to extract any. In the unlikely chance that your teeth do fall out, these dentures can be adjusted easily for continued use. In order to give you a better image, try to imagine us setting the goal shape, and then gradually subtracting until we reach that goal.
There is no need to have any teeth removed. On the contrary, these dentures actually protect your remaining teeth. I strongly feel that esthetically and functionally superior German Resilience telescope denture technology is exactly what patients who are missing most of their teeth need.
There is no need to remove these dentures before going to bed
Even at home, no one likes to be seen without their teeth in. The only time you need to remove our dentures is when brushing after a meal. After you brush your teeth and clean your dentures, you can put them back in and sleep with them in place.
Dentures in your 30s
Recently we have been receiving many questions about young people and dentures.
"I'm too young for dentures. It's embarrassing."
"I can't talk to my friends or family about this."
"I'm nervous about seeking consultation."
We hear from many people who share the same apprehensions. A lot of people know that their teeth are getting worse but avoid consultation due to anxiety.
Reasons to choose dentures (telescope system) over implants
+ You have gingivitis
+ You have less bone
+ You have diabetes or high blood pressure
+ You are afraid of getting implants
In recent years people have been choosing the telescope system over implants. The telescope system can also be received well by young patients. Our clinic's telescope system dentures are completely different from your image of conventional dentures and many young people choose them. Forget the image of dentures that you have had up until now.
Choose a treatment method that considers the long term, especially since you are young
If you are only missing 1 or 2 molars in the back, implants may be the best option. But if you are already missing a number of teeth, then you must consider the risks of getting them all treated with implants.
The oldest implant treatments in the world are 40 years old. If you get implants in your 30s, then you must consider 40 years into the future when you are in your 70s.
This is where telescope system dentures are preferable. These dentures can be used for a very long time with only minor adjustments. Moreover, no one will be able to notice that you are wearing dentures.
Features of the telescope system
+ Since there are no visible metal clasps, no one can tell you have dentures.
+ They will not come off while you eat.
+ Like implants, they are esthetically superior.
+ Since there is no need to remove them before going to bed, they become a part of you.
+ No one will be able to tell that you are wearing dentures.
+ They can be adjusted to fit the changing condition of your mouth so that you can use them for 10, 20 and even 30 years into the future.
It is important to have reliable partial dentures made in your 30s or 40s
There is nothing embarrassing about needing dentures from a young age. Having a pair of reliable partial dentures made in your 30s or 40s can be the deciding factor that determines if you protect your teeth from future tooth loss and are able to use your own teeth throughout your life.
People who have many crowns and are using bridges in their 30s especially need to be careful about this. There are many cases like this where peoples' teeth begin to crack and can no longer be preserved in their 40s.
There are many patients at our clinic ranging in age from their late 20s to old age who have chosen the telescope system as a treatment method. Seek proper dental treatment while you are still young to prevent future tooth loss.
One of our patients received Riegel telescope treatment in his late 20s. It has been 7 years since then and he has come in faithfully for maintenance ever since and has never needed any adjustments. He also has put on quite a bit of weight since he can now eat what he wants.
Take back the joy of eating with dentures from Inaba Dental Clinic.
My name is Yuriko Inaba and I am the director of Inaba Dental Clinic.
In 1969 my father, Shigeru Inaba, current advisor for Inaba Dental Clinic, opened the clinic in Dentsuin, Bunkyo Ward. In 1999 we relocated and began anew in Akihabara.
"My dentures don't fit right and I can't eat the things that I want."
"I hate it that every time I open my mouth everyone can see the metal clasps."
"They mess with my pronunciation and make it cumbersome to talk."
There are many people who have similar negative experiences with dentures. In recent years more and more people express reservations about the thought of surgical treatment and are resistant to the idea of implants.
At our clinic we inform our patients about treatment options such as implants and German-style dentures (telescope system). Most of them choose the telescope system. Germany has more than 120 years of history in the field of denture manufacturing and their dentures are trusted throughout the world, but they are still relatively unknown in Japan.
We employ state-of-the-art German technology acquired directly from the source to make dentures that will provide you with a confident smile and have you wondering whether you are actually wearing them at all.
We believe that after experiencing our technology and the confidence of our staff you will never seek dentures from another clinic again. And consultations are free so don't hesitate to stop on by.
Don't worry by yourself! Please consult with us.
'I'm too young for dentures.'
'I can't talk to my friends or family about this.'
'I am scared of going to the dentist for consultation.'
Actually many people share these worries. In recent years, the number of young people coming in for consultation concerning dentures has increased. Many people realize that their teeth are getting worse and worse, but they are too scared to come in for consultation. Our clinic's telescope system dentures are completely different from the traditional image of dentures and many young people use them.
Characteristics of Telescope System dentures
- Metal clasps that hook onto teeth are invisible.
- They will not fall out while eating.
- They are esthetically superior like implants.
- You can use them as a part of your own body since there is no need to remove them at night.
- People around you will not notice that you are wearing dentures.
- You can use the same set 10 and even 20 years down the road since they can be adjusted to fit the changing shape of your mouth.
7 years of use with no need for repairs
At our clinic we have treated patients from their 20s upward using the telescope system. One patient who was treated with Riegel telescope dentures in his 20s is still using the same set of dentures today without need for repair. He has been faithfully coming in for maintenance every month since treatment.
Don't worry by yourself. Please consult with us.
By having a sturdy set of partial dentures made in your 30s or 40s, you can reduce the risk of future tooth loss. It is quite difficult to talk about such a sensitive topic as dentures with your friends. There are even some problems that are especially private and peculiar to women patients. At our clinic, we have a staff of female doctors who can address these worries. Please don't worry by yourself. Come to us for consultation.
