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In order to live happily, you must be able to chew healthily
+ Are you able to enjoy your meals comfortably every day?
Meals are enjoyable. They give us a reason to look forward to the day and provide our lives with a sheen. The importance of dining cannot be understated. It may be a slight exaggeration, but losing the ability to enjoy a meal is enough to snatch away the meaning of life. Also, smiling and laughing with our families and friends is extremely important to our lives.
What we aim to do is allow our patients to enjoy a rich lifestyle by helping them recover the joy of eating and laughing.
Dentures that you will forget you are even wearing
A good phrase that briefly sums up our products is, 'Dentures that you will forget you are even wearing'.
For example, one of the features of some of our partial dentures is that they do not use clasps (springs), but rather they use a double construction in which we make inner crowns for your molars and place outer crowns over them. Because of this, there is no awkward feeling to the tongue and there is almost no feeling that the dentures are in place. Also, since these dentures do not place an extra burden on other teeth, there is no reason to worry about losing other healthy teeth.
Because our dentures are made using calculations of your mouth movements
Our full dentures are made using calculations of your mouth movements. This means that when you use them, they will feel like a part of your own body. They are so much like natural teeth that you can actually sleep with them still in.
See here in order to learn more about our 'full dentures'
See here in order to learn more about our 'partial dentures'
Did you know that you can lose teeth because of dentures?
Partial dentures covered by health insurance are the type that attach and detach using clasps that hook onto healthy teeth (metal springs). Many people probably use them because they are reasonably priced and easy to obtain.
Clasps place a burden on the teeth they hook onto
But did you know that each time that you attach and remove these dentures, and every time you chew food, they are placing a burden on the teeth that they are hooked on to? In the worst case scenario, it is possible to lose even healthy teeth. For this reason, all countries advanced in dental technology, starting with Germany, have ceased using these clasp-style dentures.
[Telescope system dentures] increase the lifespan of your remaining teeth
At our clinic, we use telescope systems such as 'Riegel telescope' that prevent further tooth loss by securing all of your remaining teeth and reinforcing them. This increases the lifespan of your remaining teeth.
See here to learn more about the 'telescope system'
Being able to chew also prevents complications associated with aging
There is nothing more joyful than being able to eat whatever you want and laugh heartily before people. Recent research suggests that the teeth are not just for eating and talking but are more deeply connected with the overall health of the body.
Biting slows down the aging process of necessary muscles
We are able to bite precisely because we have teeth. We usually don't pay much attention to biting, but with every bite we crush food, mix it with saliva, and shape it into a clump for easy swallowing. But these are not the only functions of biting.
The existence of teeth help us form facial expressions and communicate. Moreover, the workings of the jaw while biting are important to the health of our whole bodies.
The forces exerted when biting actually slow down the aging process of these muscles. Yes. This means that biting has a rejuvenating effect on us!
The brain is stimulated and activated by chewing
Also, when the upper and lower teeth come into contact through a strong force, the power exerted by the lower jaw is absorbed in the upper jaw. This impact transfers from the jaw to the head and is absorbed by the skull. This means that the brain is stimulated and activated through chewing. Conversely, it has been reported in research that the brain ages faster when people lose their biting functions.
It is necessary for those who have lost their teeth and cannot bite to get treatment in order to regain the ability to bite well. There are many various options including dentures and implants. Please consult with us so that we can find the best option to help you live comfortably.
Dentures that can be used for decades
+ How many times have you needed to have your dentures remade?
There is no need to have dentures from our clinic remade. We even have some patients who say, 'I have had numerous sets of dentures made, but these will be my last'.
Characteristics of dentures made at our clinic
+ firm and sturdy fit
+ stability that places no extra burden on other teeth
+ natural fit that feels like your own teeth
Let this be the last time you ever get your dentures remade
By making detailed adjustments to dentures made at our clinic during maintenance visits, our dentures can be used continuously for decades. We have many patients who have actually been using the same set of dentures made here decades ago. Also, not only do we make dentures, we aim to be a warm and welcoming dental clinic connected to our patients through a relationship of trust. We set a lofty goal of 'helping our patients regain their health'.
We can confidently treat cases considered difficult by other clinics. Our lower jaw dentures are especially reputed to be very stable. If you are worrying about dentures, please contact us for consultation.
How do our dentures differ from ones covered by insurance?
Concerning full dentures covered by insurance, it is possible to have soft dentures made within the scope of health care services provided by health insurance. So why don't we recommend those dentures at our clinic? There are a few reasons.
First, the greatest difference is the knowledge that our specialist dentists and technicians possess.
In order to learn German denture technology with a long history, our dentists and technicians are required to possess vast stores of high-caliber knowledge in their field. They cover every possible angle to design dentures for our patients that can be used for a long time.
The condition of patients' teeth is never the same
There are many differences in bone condition, the presence or absence of nerves, number of teeth, tooth position, and many other variables. You should be aware that there is no guarantee that you are getting the best design possible with health insurance-covered dentures since they are limited by design parameters and rules.
Also, materials are a problem
Since insurance-covered dentures are made with a soft resin, they absorb stains from food, coffee, and tobacco. Stains and foul smells sink into the resin and may cause bad breath. Also, prosthetic teeth are limited to prefabricated plastic teeth. They lack the hardness and grooves that occur with natural teeth making it difficult to chew and easy for others to notice your dentures simply by looking at them.
Next, there is the problem of time spent making the dentures
Upper and lower molds are sent separately to dental technicians who specialize in making insurance-covered dentures. The technicians never see the faces of the people whom they are making dentures for. They also use the most economically reasonable materials. Since the muscles of the mouth and the gums are not considered at all, many dentures made in this manner unfortunately suffer from weak adsorption and tend to fall out easily.
At our clinic we specialize in materials and production
Dentures not covered by insurance from our clinic are made by technicians who take pride in the materials and methods that they use. They use the best materials available to meet each patient's needs.
High precision Ivocup System
First of all, for materials, we use a low-water absorbing material that doesn't let smells or stains soak in, making our dentures more hygienic. This is because we use the high precision Ivocup System which applies 2 tons of pressure to the resin making our dentures thinner yet stronger and more resistant to water absorption.
Artificial teeth from Liechtenstein Ivoclar nearly indistinguishable from natural teeth
We use Liechtenstein Ivoclar artificial teeth which as functional as real teeth and we allow you to choose from a large selection of colors. These teeth feature strong natural grooves that allow you to crush and grind food as if you were using your natural teeth.
We are able to make detailed fine adjustments quickly since our technician is in-house
Our dental technicians who specialize in constructing non-insurance-covered dentures are located in the annexed dental lab in our clinic. The dentists and technicians work together to make dentures that fit our patients perfectly. Since the technicians are located onsite, we can also quickly handle detailed fine adjustments. Your mouth muscles support these dentures through adsorption making them more secure the wider you open your mouth as you laugh or sing. Rarely can anyone notice patients wearing a set of our dentures and your pronunciation will also improve greatly.
2009年4月20日 « トップへ » 2009年5月 9日
