It is not unheard of that for some of the more complicated procedures, people have flown from afar as Australia and New Zealand to have their treatment done in the Czech Republic.
Dental care is one of the few regular medical checkups that each and every one of us requires throughout our lives. A simple check up and a filling is not such an expensive investment in most parts of the world. But when it comes to the more complicated procedures, then the price difference can be quite considerable and it is no wonder that an ever-increasing number of foreigners are seeking out well experienced and qualified professionals in the Czech Republic to look after their so-called pearly whites. It is not unheard of that with some of the more complicated procedures people have flown from afar as Australia and New Zealand to have their treatment done in the Czech Republic. Currently most foreign customers are from the U.K. and from other western European countries. When you take into consideration today’s cheap airline tickets and the fact that a direct flight between London and Prague takes less than two hours it can make good economics to have your local dentist based in the heart of Europe. This way you can visit what many regard as the most beautiful city in Europe, pamper yourself in one of the Czech Republic’s renowned spas or wellness centers, get away from life’s everyday pressures for a little while, and at the same time have your teeth fixed. A great example of time management if ever there was one. Obviously, costs vary depending on the type of procedure and also from dentist to dentist, but in general you can expect to pay one third to one half of the costs that are charged in the U.K. or the U.S.
There is a very long list of the type of procedures that dentists do but some of the more common dental procedures include:
Dental Crowns (cap)
A dental crown or cap is used when a tooth requires rebuilding either due to the tooth being broken, decayed, or simply because it has not developed or grown the size and shape it should be. The procedure is relatively quite simple and painless and generally requires two visits to the dentist. There are a number of different types of crowns, ranging from full porcelain, porcelain fused to metal, and full metal crowns; the dentist will explain which is the most appropriate. The process starts with a dentist preparing the teeth and then taking impressions of the tooth or teeth involved. Then a temporary cap is placed over the tooth. The impression of the tooth is then sent to an external laboratory where the actual crown or cap is manufactured. When the crown is complete it is then checked and adjusted by the dentist before it is cemented onto your actual tooth.
Dental Implants
Over the last 20 years dental implants have made great leaps forward and are now a very popular and effective way of replacing lost teeth. Implants can be used to replace a single tooth or they can be used to support dental bridges that hold multiple teeth; or they can also be used in conjunction with dentures to increase their stability and in turn also help reduce gum tissue irritation. A dental implant is a titanium-based cylinder that is installed to replace a missing tooth root. Once the implant has been successfully accepted by the body, then other necessary items, such as a crown or dental bridge, can be attached onto it.
Inlays and Onlays
Inlays and onlays are used when the cavity or lost tooth structure is too great to be restored by an ordinary filling. Inlays and onlays, unlike fillings, are not manufactured at a dentist’s surgery, but like crowns are created in a laboratory and then they are fitted by a dentist. The inlay and onlay procedures only differ in the amount of damage there is to the tooth. It is referred to as ‘inlays’ when the material is only bonded within the center of a tooth, whereas it is called ‘onlays’ when the extent of the tooth damage is so extensive that it requires one or more cusps (points) of the tooth or full coverage of the biting surface. One of the main benefits of inlays and onlays is that unlike a conventional filling they do not weaken the tooth structure but actually strengthen it. Another benefit is that their lifespan is much longer than a filling and thus can actually become a cheaper alternative over the course of their lifespan. Inlays and onlays are made from different types of materials and some of these include porcelain, composite resins, and gold.