Dental Implants

Nasopharyngeal cancer patients receiving chemotherapy usually suffer from salivary gland atrophy which leads to carious teeth on the root surface. There are a lot of dentists hesitant on performing implant surgery for those patients due to the possibility of necrotic tooth socket after radiation treatment. Not only the bone loss of tooth socket creates instability for implant but it leads to a high failure rate in long term as well. Chief Clinical Officer Dr. Sara Pan has successfully restored fully functional and esthetic teeth for numerous patients with similar condition by performing water laser for minimal invasive implant surgery along with low level laser treatment as part of the treatment aids.

Advantage for Implant
1● Occlusal function can be restored with implant which is incomparable by a complete removable denture.
2● Continuous bone resoprtion is reduced.
3● restore a single or multiple missing teeth, the adjacent healthy teeth will need to be reduced for a dental bridge. These healthy teeth are salvaged.
4● The permanent approach no longer requires the tedious steps in removing the denture from and placing it in the mouth.
5● When the circumstance allows, the implant is as natural as the real teeth without the unpleasant metal portion of removal partial denture exposure.
6● The discomfort to accommodate removal denture in the mouth and loading is eliminated.

Magic Dental Clinic is located on Nanjing E. Rd. nearby Songjiang Nanjing and Nanjing E. Rd. metro stations. With a doctorate degree in natural since, Dr. Sara Pan leads a group of dentists specialized in various dental filed and together they carry out full mouth restoration for patient.
Patient with challenging conditions such as diabetic, hypertension, heart disease, etc. are all taken care by professional dentist with thorough diagnosis before the surgery, and the risks during implant surgery are significantly reduced. As experts handling complicated and challenging clinical cases, you are in capable hands throughout the treatment and in the end all you will have is the impeccable smile.

It is a myth that the pricier the dental implant and the better the quality; a situation similar with the majority are interested in bigger name brand product which is more expensive. The chief clinical officer at Magic Dental Clinic, Dr. Sara Pan, realizes this is a misconception her patients possess during the consultation. In fact the essence of dental implant surgery depends on the skill and judgment of the dentist more than the dental implant itself. A dental implant can carry a well-known brand with outrageous price tag; however failure is most likely to occur without the experienced practitioner determining correct implant position.
There are nearly to thousands of dental implant brands and it is the familiarity of the dentist with the dental implant system of his/her choice determines the quality of the dental implant and its longevity.

Implant technique has dramatically changed with continuous evolving of the technology and innovation.
Due to inadequate equipment, the old timers used to rely on a small radiograph in obtaining critical information for dental implant surgery such as bone density, location of the major nerves, and sinus. The anesthesia technique was conducted manually with a syringe. The speed and the force of injection usually cause discomfort for patient.
Moreover, the sterile environment and equipment during the surgical procedure were difficult to achieve. The more invasive approach which an incision in H shaped was cut into the gingiva followed by a flap. A drill was used to place a hole for the implant placement; the flap was sutured to its original position afterward. It was common to experience pain and swollen at the implant site two to three days postoperatively.
The clinical chief officer Dr. Sara Pan of Magic dental clinic exemplifies how experience and technology play major roles in dental implant surgery. A three dimension CAT scan is ordered for patient to have a thorough evaluation on patient’s alveolar bone. The detailed information help to determine the necessity for sinus lift and bone graft procedure, furthermore the correct width and depth for the implant placement to avoid unnecessary risk.
Anesthetic solution is usually delivered through a syringe; the electronic syringe can control the injection speed which reduces the discomfort significantly during the process. Yet, a more innovating anesthetic method has presented itself, target control infusion. The nervous or tensed patients will sleep through the surgery and by the time they wake up everything is done.
There is a room specifically set up for surgical procedure with sterilized equipment and environment prepared before guiding the patient in. The water laser for minimally invasive implant surgery is performed to sterilize the soft tissue around bone and increase implant success rate. The small incision reduces bleed and omits suture which reduces post op pain and swollen.
Information, equipment, clinic atmosphere, and technology in dentistry are on a constant update and improvement. The result is the higher demand from the patient. Dr. Sara Pan has not stop in improving and evolving herself for more integrating, and innovating technique for best treatment plan. Perfection and avoidance of unnecessary pain are the two things she desires for her patients.

“What is Implant?” is one of the most common questions asked by patient during consultation with Dr. Pan.
Dental Implant is an artificial root which mimics the shape of the real tooth. It is made of biocompatible material (titanium) with the cylindrical or cone shape and placed into the alveolar ridge during surgical procedure. After three to six months once the osteointegration completes, the fabrication and placement of crown will take place.
Dental implant is not the real tooth；it is something needs to be emphasized; it closely mimics the function and morphology of natural tooth. Nonetheless, a dental implant is not developed from a tooth bud as the natural one does.
Dr. Sara Pan, clinical chief office at Magic Dental Clinic, has countless successful implant cases owing to her corrective usage and thorough understanding of the high standard equipment and excellent aids. She frequently receives invitation to speak at national and international dental conferences for her innovative approach, painless water laser dental implant surgery. The procedure takes five to ten minutes which is suture free with minimum pain and swollen. Dr. Pan guards it as a major task with great responsibility to innovate different approaches for her patients.

Standard Dental Implant Procedure:
All sterilized instruments and aseptic environment are prepared in the operating room.
Anesthetic solution is administered at the implant site.
The intraoral aseptic technique is applied and around patient’s mouth.
Sterile drapes are used to cover patient with mouth exposure before initiating surgical procedure.
The bone is exposed and assessed after incision and soft tissue flap.
Initial drilling in the alveolar ridge is done with evaluation on width and height of the bone for implant size. The drilling process is carried further for the necessary diameter and depth.
An appropriate implant size is selected and placed at prepared implant site.
Bone graft may be needed for osteoconduction if the bone structure is insufficient.
Closing with suture.
Wait for seven to ten days for stiches removal.
Wait for another three to six months till crown fabrication
Clinical chief officer Dr. Sara Pan at Magic Dental Clinic will place a coat of propolis ointment over the wound to enhance healing and give specific and detailed instruction on post-operative care for the wound.
Low level laser therapy is provided as part of the post-operative care for bone growth and healing at our clinic.

A lot of our patients are no longer bothered by their dental problems after Dr. Pan’s treatment. Dr. Pan is aware how the thought of visiting a dentist petrifies the patient. She is petite with soft spoken voice which soothes the patient during treatment. Her caring and thoughtfulness can ease nervous patient and eventually overcome their fear for dental visits.
For those extremely nervous and scared patients, Dr. Pan is excellent in administering anesthesia without patient knowing. Once the anesthesia becomes effective, patient will no longer feel pain during dental procedure.
We have always focused on providing a comfortable atmosphere for our patients during any dental procedures at Magic Dental Clinic after.

The target control infusion is specifically designed by our clinical chief officer Dr. Sara Pan for nervous patients at Magic Dental Clinic.
The target control infusion, an innovated anesthetic method, calculates the anesthesia concentration precisely for putting patient to sleep base on his/her needs. A safe and steady dosage is provided with vital sign monitoring and continuous oxygen supply throughout the course. To assure the anesthesia is safely implicated, a professional anesthetist is present at all time to monitor.

1● It is a common method to sacrifice the adjacent tooth for fabrication of a prosthetic tooth at the missing area. Unlike traditional method, dental implant salvages the adjacent tooth and prosthetic tooth is placed at the missing tooth area.
2● Dental implant does not have the hassle of removing denture from the mouth and cleaning daily. The most troublesome part is weakness upon mastication.
3● The biting force provides by the dental implant is very close to natural tooth.
4● Dental implant has the tendency to maintain the bone height and prevent further resoprtion.
5● Missing teeth take a toll on the structure of your mouth, eroding facial support. A full mouth denture supported by implant brings youthful appearance by providing proper facial esthetics and tooth position for a smile that is harmonious with the patient's face.
6● Phonation is clearer in comparison with slurred speech from a patient wearing removal denture.
7● Patient will have better diet and healthier digestive system.
Dental implant surgery will boost your confidence and make you feel great. Dentition is restored with full function just like the natural teeth; you will have much more self-esteem. It is easier to enjoy life and food. Patients with long term missing teeth will appear a lot younger after occlusal restoration and their weight can be controlled. The perfect smile is miraculously created like a magic with Dr. Pan’s impeccable clinical technique.

Dental implant for diabetic and hypertensive patient is a great concern for most of the dentists and referral to a specialist normally results after the consultation. This will no longer be a problem for those patients.
Clinic chief officer Dr. Sara Pan implements water laser to decrease bleeding during surgery for diabetic patients and stabilize wound healing.
The painless dental implant surgery reduces the occurrence of high blood pressure in hypertensive patient. Dr. Sara Pan has successfully tackled abundant cases and also a professional speaker at various national and international dental conferences.

Clinic chief officer Dr. Sara Pan has been interested in art ever since she was a little girl. Her exquisite taste for art helped to shape the perception she has today which is extremely important in dentistry. Front tooth area needs greater attention for esthetic reason. It is vigilant to be aware how the number of missing teeth, the dimenstion of bone structure, and thickness of the soft tissue will effect the angle of dental implant and resorption of bone. Phonation, esthetic, and occlusion are factors needed to consider for abutment selection and prosthetic fabrication.
The key for a successful dental implant is to have thorough evaluation and treatment plan prior to surgery. Function as well as esthetic are important in restoration for front tooth, moreover the right dentist for this difficult task.