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Patent satisfaction must be the aim of every implant treatment. The extreme diversity of patient diagnoses places great demands on an implant system and its prosthetic concept. From its inception the objective in developing the ANKYLOS® system was to produce an implant which could be used extensively both surgically and prosthetically. The fact that this objective has been met is substantiated by many years of clinical data and satisfied patients

Your requirements:

- safety
- reliability
- surgical and prosthetic flexibility
- cost effectiveness

The advantages of the ANKYLOS ® design concept

- Extremely reliable prosthetics
- Submucosal and transmucosal healing
- Immediate loading
- Cemented restorations
- Tooth implant supported prosthetics
- Stable soft tissue without peri-implant irritation
- Minimally invasive implant recovery
- Integration with conventional prosthetic designs
- High-quality yet economical prosthetics

See for yourself!

Tel. : +48 (22) 632 20 20 , e-mail: impladent@impladent.pl

In-chair entertainment - Audio Visual Glasses are a very effective way to calm or to entertain (or distract) dental patients.

"Fear and anxiety often inhibit patients from seeking dental care. Audiovisual, or A/V, distraction techniques have been shown to reduce patient anxiety and pain during dental procedures" American Dental Association.

Movie-glasses were introduced in 1996, and since than have established themselves as the premier patient distraction and entertainment system within the dental industry. The reason for this is simple; the glasses are the only video entertainment device that can both immerse and focus the patient's attention away from the procedures being performed.

For superior client comfort and relaxation, the image quality is uparalleled. The optical design and high resolution micro-display technology deliver a giant screen image with superb clarity. Two individual screens offer crystal clear images to each eye for Flicker-Free video viewing on a virtual screen. The deep, rich, stereo sound provided by the adjustable headphones built into the temples of the eyewear allows patients to tune out the scary whine of a drill.

A / V Glasses are feather-light, easy to hook up, nonrestrictive to dental procedures and can be worn over ordinary vision eyewear; plug-and-play ready to run music videos, cartoons, sitcoms or feature films.

Additionally, they are compatible with most intra-oral cameras, meaning dentists can visually explain procedures and let patients take an interactive, empowering role in their experience.

It has been found that using the glasses promotes more regular visits. Children especially like to put on the video headset and watch a movie or cartoons. They focus on the plot and not the procedure. It relaxes them and in turn it helps our dentists and staff to relax as well.

Studies have shown that patient distraction is key in relieving the anxiety and stress of dental visits, particularly during lengthy procedures like tooth whitening. The crisp visuals of the glasses engage and transport the client, resulting in patients that are happier and dentists more productive.

Patients who use the A/V glasses sometimes end up with a whole new perspective on their ordeal. Getting them in the chair won't be the problem. It's the tempting them out you'll have to worry about. Hygiene covers are also available.

Testimonials:

"I'm a dentist and I've been using the i-glasses since 1996 for all my procedures. Patients and staff love them!" J. Spaniel, DDS

"I just tried out the movie-glasses in my (dental) office, and all of our patients love it. I am an avid DVD collector so my patients get to pick out the latest flick while I clean their teeth." T. Osgood, DDS

"I am happy to tell you that our patients simply love using the A/Vglasses during treatment. We provide shorter videos of TV episodes such as Friends, I Love Lucy, Dick Van Dyke and also travelogues of most European countries. Some patients prefer to bring their own videos. The response has been exceptional." T. Gamba

"We can make dentistry more comfortable and even fun. A few weeks ago a little girl came in for her very first filling. After putting on the movie-glasses, her mom was amazed as her little 5 year old remained absolutely still while we performed her dental treatment. Weeks later her daughter is still talking about how much fun it was to see the dentist." R. Burns, DDS

"Watching a movie while he worked on my teeth made a usually unpleasant situation much more bearable. Plus it allowed the dentist to more fully concentrate on doing his work. It was like sitting in a movie theater about 15 rows back! I actually enjoyed going to the dentist! It was fun and I even look forward to my next visit!" Thomas S., Dental Patient

A study was published in the Journal of the American Dental Association on the beneficial effects of video-glasses on dental patients. The results of their study were as follows: "Subjects reported less anxiety and discomfort when using the A/V glasses system than when they did not. Most subjects preferred to use the A/V equipment rather than receive traditional treatment. The clinician experienced no significant technical interference during the use of the A/V device. The use of the A/V glasses led to decreased treatment time in the first one-half of the procedure. The system appeared to lead to some decreases in the physiological parameters over the course of treatment, with the highest systolic blood pressure occurring after the condition with no use of A/V glasses."

For more detailed information click here to download the PDF file: Effects of Audio Visual Distraction During Dental Prophylaxis by Cathryn L. Frere, B.S.D.H., M.S.Ed.; Richard Crout, D.M.D., M.S., Ph.D.; Jack Yorty, D.D.S., M.A.; Daniel W. McNeil, Ph.D.

iGlassesDentists (PDF)