Advantages & Disadvantages of Dental Implants in Poland


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Advantages of dental implants in Poland

People from the UK in particular have only recently (over the past few years) started travelling to Poland for dental treatment, but, in correlation with the ever-increasing standards provided by Polish dentists, this number increases by the year. English is, together with German, the most popular second language spoken in Poland, and all the urban centres have a good grasp of the language. Furthermore a time zone of GMT+1 means that it is very easy to maintain communication with the clinic, before, after and during your treatment (especially useful given the extensive period needed for osseointegration to complete).

Although there is a growing body of high-quality dental clinics and dentists in Poland, there are nonetheless risks associated with dental implant treatment.


Typical risks of dental implant treatment in Poland

The main concern with any dental implant treatment is the osseointegration process. If complications arise during this, and should it ultimately fail, the entire treatment will be jeopardised. As in general complications do not develop until a while after the treatment, when you are likely to be back home, there can be considerable difficulty in returning to the dentist for remedial treatment. This is where an agreement with your UK dentist in the event of such complications proves crucial. There are other, far less serious problems (although still notable) that can arise, such as the implant or crown becoming loose or infected. Fortunately these complications are far easier to resolve.

Risks during the recovery period following dental implant treatment in Poland

The most prudent action you can take in choosing a Polish dentist for this treatment is make sure s/he and the clinic are fully accredited and qualified, thus nullifying any potential risks that can come of malpractice. Nonetheless you can be at risk particularly during the recovery period after the initial screwing-in of the implant. The mouth itself can take up to two weeks to heal from the treatment, so it may be wise to remain in Poland until this time. Even after the mouth has recovered, there is still the lengthy osseointegration process to go through, and as you will almost certainly be travelling home shortly after the treatment, it can be difficult to receive the near-immediate remedial treatment you will require in the event of complications. Although you may not be sure what constitutes normal and abnormal following this initial treatment, your dentist should give you some ideas of regular and problematic sensations you can expect (and if s/he does not, you must bring up the subject yourself).

The liaison with your UK dentist is crucial in reducing the risks of dental implant treatment in Poland, and providing a back-up plan should any complications arise. None of the potential risks are likely but should certainly not be dismissed as impossible. If anything about the dental implants goes wrong they can be especially difficult to fix, so the best thing you can do for yourself to reduce the risks is to ensure the accreditation and qualifications are sound of any clinic or dentist you are considering. Ultimately price comes second to quality of care.

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