Dental Tribune United Kingdom Edition

23ClinicalOctober 22 - 28, 2012United Kingdom Edition The Academy A4 Advert FINAL.indd 1 21/09/2012 10:53 M IMI® stands for the “flapless” and peri- osteum preserving Minimally Invasive Method of Implantation, which avoids the creation of a flap. For dentists or dental surgeons who use the con- ventional implantation method, this flapless surgery technique is an alternative treatment option. It offers the possibility of plac- ing implants with perceived less bleeding and less patient discom- fort. Following implantation, pa- tients can be provided with excel- lent prosthodontic restorations. In fact, more and more patients opt for a MIMI® treatment, which has proven beneficial. Our priority is the benefit for the patient instead of financial profit. Thanks to MIMI®, many patients will become real fans of your dental office. If dentists are also very motivated, they will contribute to success and a good atmosphere in the dental office. A patient had visited three big dental clinics in Germany who said that he had to be treated with the conventional implanta- tion method. He was told that the treatment would cost 36,000 Euros! Therefore, the frustrat- ed patient looked for another dental office. This patient, who then lived in Palma de Mallorca, Spain, presented to our dental office in Palma de Mallorca. He had a bone height of 8-10 mm on both sides. In my view, a si- nus lift on both sides and bone transplantation were not recom- mended in this case because they could have been harmful for the patient. These methods are no longer considered as the “lege artis” treatments. In fact, clinical studies on the benefits of MIMI® and long-term comparative stud- ies on flapless surgery have now been conducted. Discussion Some questions have been raised by patients who were very satis- fied with the MIMI® treatment, such as: “Why don’t all dentists use the MIMI® method?” “Why did some dental clinics plan to Benefits of the Flapless MIMI® Minimally Invasive Dental Implantation Method Dr Armin Nedjat, dentist, Implantology specialist, Diplomate ICOI, CEO Champi- ons-Implants GmbH presents a case ‘For dentists or dental surgeons who use the con- ventional implanta- tion method, this flapless surgery technique is an al- ternative treatment option’ page 23DTà