Review of AnyRidge premium dental implants

In this article we will look at all the advantages and disadvantages of one of the most progressive implantation systems from the Korean company Megadgen - AnyRidge. It is believed that AnyRidge implants are maximally identical to the anatomy of a human tooth and have no equal in the world. Let’s try to summarize and present information about implants called AnyRidge as objectively as possible.

What is special about AnyRidge implants?

AnyRidge dental implants are often called the “modern word” in dental prosthetics or new generation implants. The Eniridge system is the most popular in Europe. Many consider Megadgen's AnyRidge implants to be the best or premium implants among other similar systems.

A distinctive feature of this system is the presence of a special thread that allows these implants to be fixed even in bones with reduced hardness.

The Korean Eniridge system combines the advantages of modern innovations in the field of implantology. This implant design has any size of implants to satisfy the needs of any patient.

The orthopedic components of these designs are equipped with a line of zirconium dioxide products, which makes it possible to obtain aesthetically ideal dentures for even the most capricious clients.

Many people are afraid that installation of most implant systems requires a particularly complex surgical operation. This system by the South Korean company AnyRidge is devoid of these difficulties: for its installation, one single small drill is used, which minimally injures the bone tissue. If the implant is installed soon after dental extraction, then there is no need to drill or cut the gum at all.

The pronounced thread in the implant system makes it extremely reliable and accessible for use even in the most difficult clinical situations. Such situations include weak bone tissue or thinning of the alveolar bone due to prolonged absence of a tooth.

System characteristics

The material of MegaGen systems is pure titanium CP Ti Grade 4. Abutments are made of titanium alloy Ti-6AI-4V ELI. All Megagen systems are manufactured using technology that ensures maximum primary stability and a high degree of integration of the titanium rod into the bone.

The macro-surface is characterized by a conical shape, a narrowed apex, Knife and Deep threads, and a threadless neck.

The microsurface is made using the SLA method (sandblasting + acid etching) with an additional application of a nanolayer of calcium ions. Coating sandblasted and acid-etched implants with Ca 2+ imparts unique osseointegration properties to the surface.

The technology is called Xpeed. Its peculiarity is that calcium ions neutralize the acid remaining after etching, thereby significantly increasing the osseointegration properties of titanium rods. To a large extent, it is Xpeed that allows you to achieve close to 100% success.

The connection between the abutment and the implant is made using a cone type. The conical abutment fits into the same hole of the implant and is attracted to it by a central screw. This type of connection ensures absolute immobility of the abutment and the superstructures attached to it.

In addition to taper, Megagen abutments have many other features that make prosthetics reliable and effective. In particular, they have an allowance, the removal of which allows the abutment to adapt to the gums of a particular patient.

Octa 1 models (more details below) have a special internal mechanism that discolors the eight-position fixation of the superstructure with the implant.

Abutments have different heights. All this contributes to the ideal adaptation of prosthetic structures to the configuration of the alveolar process of a particular patient.

The neck of the implants sinks relative to the body thread. This involves subcrestal attachment of the titanium rod - cortical bone tissue overhangs the rod, holding it tightly in the bone.

The essence of innovation of this method

Why does the AnyRidge system have no analogues in the world? Its special “advantage” is the ability to do without the tedious stage of bone grafting. Usually, implantation is not performed in “weak” bones, as it requires reliable fixation. Therefore, in case of bone defects, one has to deal with the tedious procedure of building it up and waste time on the healing of the implanted part of the bone. Not only can this process take several months, but foreign tissue may also be rejected, forcing the orthodontist to duplicate the augmentation procedure.

AnyRidge eliminates the need for such costly and time-consuming preparation processes. This fact is especially important for patients with a thinned alveolar bone crest.

This implantation system is installed with parallel splitting of the thinned ridge. In this case, dental restoration will take no more than three months. In addition to saving time, the load on the patient’s body is also minimized.

The fact that only one drill is used when installing an implant makes the installation process as comfortable as possible. And an additional “bonus” in the form of the absence of bone grafting allows you to make complete prosthetics of any complexity not in 10 months, but in just 3. After this, impressions are taken and permanent dentures are fixed.

Advantages

Why are these Megadgen implant systems considered a breakthrough in dentistry? Let's look at the advantages that the installation of AnyRidge fixed prostheses provides. According to dental websites, these implants have advantages over other similar systems in the form of:

• the ability to avoid drilling the jaw bones and cutting the gums during installation;
• lack of bone grafting and the possibility of use for imperfect gums;
• use of material in the form of high-quality ultra-pure titanium;
• the ability to remove a tooth, implant an artificial root and install a temporary column in one visit;
• gradually increasing the thread on the implant to achieve stable fixation even in weak or soft bone;
• maximum comfort during installation thanks to the use of one filigree drill when implanting artificial roots;
• excellent survival rate of this implant and a lifetime warranty of the system;
• twice the surface area of ​​artificial roots than other models, which allows implants to be fixed in the upper jaw without sinus lift (if the bone is larger than 4 mm);
• availability for prosthetics for people who are contraindicated with other types of implants;
• almost 2 times larger implant area compared to standard models, which ensures the strength of the system and the possibility of installation even on low bones;
• the ability of the implant to independently expand the bone, which reduces the time it takes to engraft and grow new bone tissue;
• availability of 55 numbers of artificial roots, allowing you to select them for any patient and expand the indications for installation;
• possibility of instant loading after installation;
• predictable tissue regeneration;
• the fastest possible (up to 2 months) and high-quality engraftment of this implantation system thanks to a special nanocoating of the implant with calcium ions in its composition;
• maximum quality stabilization of the implant due to its special design and the ability to be installed in tissue of any density;
• reliability of the connection in the form of a cone between the abutment and the implant, which eliminates instability and untwisting of the product even when the screw is removed;
• high aesthetics of the implant and its smooth surface, which repels plaque;
• complete elimination of product defects due to multiple checks of manufacturing accuracy and quality at all stages.

Advantages and disadvantages

The list of advantages of the Energy implantation system includes:

• Possibility of installation in one surgical procedure.
• Implantation for narrow alveoli and jaw bone deficiency.
• Fast engraftment.
• Non-traumatic manipulation.
• Eliminates aesthetic pathologies of the dentition caused by various factors.
• Reliability and durability.
• Aesthetics.
• No complications.

The installation of an implantation system is contraindicated during pregnancy and the acute phase of ARVI.

The only drawback of the product is its high cost.

How is the implantation process performed?

The installation of implants is preceded by a preparation period.

The preparatory stage includes activities from:

1. Examination of the oral cavity to identify dental problems.
2. The therapist's assessment of the patient's general condition.
3. Taking tests (general blood and urine tests).
4. Sanitation of the oral cavity.
5. Identification of structural features of the jaw and teeth (X-rays and tomography of the jaw).

Installation phase

To restore missing teeth, one of two methods is used: one-stage or classic. Prosthetics are possible both immediately after tooth extraction and several years after that. The method of implantation is chosen by the doctor depending on the complexity of the clinical situation. Implantation includes the following stages:

1. Preparing the hole (about 3 mm) for implantation. Local anesthesia is used here.
2. Selecting the shape of the future implant using computer modeling.
3. Installation of artificial root (duration 10-30 minutes). Cutting the gum and peeling it off is necessary if the tooth was removed a long time ago.
4. Screwing an artificial root like a gimlet into the bone tissue.
5. Fixation of a temporary crown (at the request of the patient) made of composite materials with preliminary modeling using computer programs.
6. Possibility of installing a ceramic prosthesis 2 months after implantation.

Contraindications

The use of these implants minimizes contraindications to prosthetics.

However, there are general disorders in the body for which any intervention is prohibited. Such situations occur in the following conditions:

1. Pregnancy.
2. Acute infectious diseases.
3. Oncological diseases.
4. Blood clotting disorders.
5. Allergies to the use of anesthesia.
6. Exacerbations of mental illness.
7. Acute inflammatory diseases in the oral cavity.

Many contraindications are temporary. To determine existing contraindications, before implantation, the patient must be examined by a therapist and a number of laboratory tests are performed.

About the timing of implant installation

When installing Eniridge systems, it is possible to significantly reduce the time required for prosthetics.

When using other types of implant structures, the process from bone growth to their final engraftment takes on average about a year. With these implants, the installation time is reduced to 3 months. Their implantation includes the following steps:

• tooth extraction procedures with installation of an artificial root – lasts about 1-1.5 hours;
• covering the implant with a permanent crown (with the process of fusion of the product with the jaw bone) – 3 months after installation;
• recovery period (taking into account the beginning of implant installation and until the functionality and aesthetics of the teeth are fully achieved) - includes about 3 months (instead of the traditional 9 months).

The lineup

The current MegaGen Implant catalog includes 4 main families - AnyRidge, AnyOne, Mini and BlueDiamond. Each line has its own characteristics and preferred area of ​​application.

Taken together, all families cover any possible clinical situation.

On the Internet you can find descriptions of other MegaGen systems, in particular, ST and Octa 1. Like all manufacturers, MegaGen is constantly searching for new solutions and forms of systems.

Some of them turn out to be successful and are included in catalogs or are part of other lines; some are rejected due to the results of not entirely successful operation. This is precisely what can explain the appearance and disappearance of individual modifications from company catalogs.

AnyRidge

The main feature of Eniridge models is the wide-blade, thin-turn Deep Thread , which makes them visually easily distinguishable not only from other MegaGen families, but also from brands of other companies.

The width of the blade is measured from the body to the thread edge. On average, systems with Deep Thread have 1.5 times more than traditional designs. This makes AnyRidge designs look like little augers.

When installing Eniridge into soft cancellous bone, a small diameter guide hole is drilled (approximately equal to the internal diameter of the thread, that is, the body of the implant). The narrowed apex makes it easier for the rod to enter the small hole.

The thin edge of the wide-bladed thread has high self-tapping properties and cuts deeply into soft bone, providing high primary stability in bone of almost any rarefaction.

When fixed into compact cortical bone, the diameter of the pilot hole approaches the outer diameter of the thread. This avoids breakage of the thread blades and unnecessary compression of the cortical bone, which could lead to its resorption.

Thus, depending on the pilot drilling protocol, Deep Thread threads provide high stability in any bone.

Among other design features of Eniridge systems, the following should be noted:

• pronounced taper of the implant body;

• microsurface made using Xpeed technology;
• retraction of the implant neck in relation to the thread (subcrestal installation);

• wide size range (diameters from 3.5 to 8 mm with an interval of 0.5 mm, lengths from 7 to 15 mm);
• conical type of connection with an abutment.

Among specialists around the world, the Eniridge brand is widely known due to its high primary and secondary stability , high-quality integration into the bone and an extremely low percentage of rejections.

AnyOne

AnyOne systems are presented in two modifications - standard (AnyOne, AnyOne Deep Thread) and special (AnyOne Special Short). The standard version is characterized by the usual dimensions and Deep Thread threads in combination with Knife Thread elements - deep threads with or without a self-tapping edge. Unlike AnyRidge models, the deep carving of AnyOne is not so pronounced (the width of the shelf is smaller) and is not visually striking.

The main characteristics of the Megagen systems - conical body shape, Xpeed microsurface, coil-free neck, conical connection of the abutment to the implant - are also present in the AnyOne family.

The size range of Eniuan systems is represented by diameters from 3.5 to 7.0 mm with an interval of 0.5 mm, and lengths from 7 to 15 mm.

AnyOne models are universal and can be used in various clinical situations. Their use is considered especially appropriate for bone D4 and immediate implantation into the tooth socket.

AnyOne Special Short modification is intended for installation in bone with a vertical volume deficit. The systems are available in diameters of 4.5, 5.0, 6.0 and 7.0 mm in a single length option - 7 mm.

The large diameter compensates for the lack of immersion depth, providing the necessary stability in thin bones.

Mini

The main feature of the Mini line is its small diameter - 3.0 and 3.25 mm. Length is standard, varies between 8.5-15 mm.

Mini systems are specially designed for installation in narrow ridges or when there is a lack of space (close proximity of adjacent teeth or implants) in the mesial-distal direction.

The body shape is cylindrical with a conical apex. Knife Thread (self-tapping). Microsurface parameters – using Xpeed technology.

The Mini line is recommended for replacing lateral incisors of the upper part and incisors of the lower part.

The structures are installed subcrestally, with the upper surface immersed 0.5 mm into the bone. The diameters of the pilot holes during installation are 2 mm for implants Ø 3 mm, 2.5 mm – Ø 3.25 mm.

ST

Some sources contain information about the presence of the ST family among Megagen models. According to her:

• ST design is fully consistent with AnyOne design;
• the system is divided into two subtypes - ST-Mini (Ø 3.5 mm) and ST-Standard (Ø 4, 4.5 and 5 mm);
• ST systems' superstructures are fully compatible with AnyOne.

Megagen's current catalog does not contain ST models. Most likely, they were included in the AnyOne family, which contains systems with the same parameters as ST.

BlueDiamond (Octa 1, AnyRidge Octa 1)

The design (micro and macro surface of BlueDiamond is fully consistent with AnyRidge - Xpeed surface, Threadless neck, Deep Thread thread, conical body shape with a narrowed apex.

The main difference between the BlueDiamond brand and AnyRidge is the presence of a unique connection between the abutment and the implant. X-FIT - this is the name of the connection - is an internal structure in the implant, consisting of a trapezoidal arc and an octahedron (“Octa” translates as “eight”).

The X-FIT connection allows the angled abutments to be connected to the implant in eight fixed positions. The connection is easy, with a click.

The goal of BlueDiamond development is to simplify and increase the reliability of fastening supra- and prosthetic structures.

The presence of an internal connecting structure slightly changed the diameters compared to AnyRidge, but overall they remained close to the latter.

The predecessor of BlueDiamond were Megagen implants, called Octa 1 and AnyRidge Octa 1.

Possibilities of Implasa Hochst implants from German developers.

In this publication, we will look at the prices of Israeli dental implants.

Here https://www.vash-dentist.ru/implantatsiya/proizvoditeli/vostrebovannyih-koreyskih-zubov.html all about the types of Korean dental implants.

Flaws

Little is known about the disadvantages of these implants. These mainly include the high cost of these structures.

Let’s figure out whether these record-breaking installation times for these structures will really not affect the quality or service life of the implant.

1. It has been proven that 55 sizes of artificial roots provide every chance to choose an individual approach for each patient. If there is no need for a gum incision, then the minimum implantation time can be one minute. However, this period depends on the condition of the patient’s oral cavity.
2. The implant designs are as reliable as possible in use. The abutment serves as an intermediate link between the tooth and the artificial root. There are special “tricks” that provide special strength to the implant in the jaw and prevent it from loosening. An important feature of the Eniridge implant system, which prevents the fixing screw of artificial teeth from unwinding, is the connection of the implant to the abutment at an angle of 5 degrees.
3. The lifetime warranty of these implants further confirms their reliability. Thanks to this implantation system, it is possible to install removable, fixed, conditionally removable, bridge, single and other prostheses. Materials for manufacturing can be different: ceramics, metal, zirconium dioxide, etc.

Price issue

Prices for Megagen systems and prosthetics based on them are in the economy class, and depend on the model used and the method of prosthetics.

Approximate cost of implantation and prosthetics using Megagen systems

Watch the video to see how MegaGen implants are installed.

Price

As for the price of AnyRidge implants, it is quite high. This is due to several factors:

1. The complex design of the system, in which the developers tried to provide for many nuances and disadvantages of most other implantation systems.
2. The installation procedure is complicated for the doctor, which increases the appointment time and places special demands on the doctor’s qualifications and professionalism.
3. A significant reduction in treatment time due to the absence of the need for sinus lift.
4. The ability to use implants without any risk of rejection or damage in those clinical cases where other implants cannot be selected (use for medium, low and low density bone biotypes).
5. Lifetime warranty from the manufacturer of these structures.

Regarding the average cost of these fixed prostheses, it can be stated that the process of surgical installation of one AnyRidge implant is about 30,000 rubles.

Many clinics indicate in their price lists the price range for different stages of installing Eniridge implants. For example:

• the cost of stage 1 is about 54 – 55,000 rubles;
• the cost of stage 2 is about 43 – 45,000 rubles;
• turnkey prices are about 97 - 99,000 rubles.

Our prices for Eniridge implants

The cost of restoring teeth with partial or complete edentia using the South Korean Implant MegaGen AnyRidge system in our dental clinic consists of the costs of anesthesia, installation of a pin, abutment fixation, and prosthetics. The final price tag is announced by the doctor after choosing a treatment protocol and studying the clinical picture.

To find out the cost of Anyridge implants, schedule a consultation with us by filling out the application form on the website or by calling.

* The prices indicated on the website are not a public offer. The exact cost of treatment can only be determined at an appointment with a doctor.

Prices for treatment in Korolev full price list

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Article Expert:

Marinova Larisa Nikolaevna

Implantology, surgical dentistry. Dental implantation systems: Astratech, Biohorizons, Bicon, Implasa Hochst, Miss, Straumann. Sinus lifting (open and closed), bone grafting. Periodontology: frenuloplasty and vestibuloplasty, lingual frenuloplasty, recession plastic surgery, flap surgery.

Work experience 25 years

Reviews

Let's look at several reviews from patients and doctors who have installed or are installing AnyRidge prostheses.

Nina Vladimirovna, Moscow

As a physician, I have been installing AnyRidge systems since 2001 and have been very pleased with them. These implants are not only extremely aesthetically pleasing, but are also ideal for immediate installation into bone tissue with defects.

Anna, Ulyanovsk

I received 5 AnyRidge implants. I'm very pleased with the result. The teeth turned out gorgeous and matched perfectly with the “native” ones. The installation was quick and painless. I use my new teeth and enjoy life.

Tamara Ivanovna, Simferopol

My dental situation was so critical that many dentists only suggested wearing removable dentures. But I managed to find a clinic that works with Eniridge implants. Everything went quickly and painlessly, although a little expensive for me. But now I’m showing off my new teeth and I’m just happy.

Summarizing the numerous positive reviews from the Internet, the conclusion suggests itself that AnyRidge implants really receive a lot of positive reviews among patients and doctors. We can say about this implantation system that it is simply devoid of any serious drawbacks.

The only thing that is high is the price, because of which not everyone can afford to install these fixed dentures. However, technologically, the price of Energy designs is largely justified, compensating for this minus with large “pluses” in the form of a lifetime warranty, speed of installation and the absence of the need for sinus lifting. Not all modern designs can boast as many advantages as these.

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