‘Nutritional Insurance’ for Implant Stability & Success

Implant surgery is among today’s most popular dental solutions. In fact, it’s no secret that implants have seen a tremendous uptick in frequency over the last decade, making them a large component of many practice workflows. Although successful implant surgery depends on a mix of factors—everything from surgical technique and precise planning to a patient’s oral health and medical history—looming large in the equation that equals implant success is the critical issue of bone health and osseointegration. The bottom line is that without sufficient bone quality and quantity, along with the stability that they afford, the chance of implant failure significantly increases.

“Talking with patients about their whole-body health is an important step for osseointegration to occur because bone needs multiple supplements to grow in a healthy fashion," said Thomas J. Balshi, DDS, FACP, PhD, who has been teaching implant surgery to both specialists and general dentists for over 50 years.

He added that while it is routine to give patients antibiotics before and after implant surgery on a short term, limited basis, this course of action only fights off bacteria and infection. “BONE-TITE is a nutritional supplement that gives the patient a higher level of lifelong protection."

Support for Osseointegration

MediNiche’s BONE-TITE is a doctor-recommended, over-the-counter osseointegration support dietary supplement. Developed in conjunction with prosthodontists, periodontists, and other dental professionals, and for use as part of a home care regimen, BONE-TITE provides vitamins, minerals, and nutrients known to be helpful for proper hard and soft tissue growth, repair, as well as overall health during osseointegration.

“Dental implants require a healthy jawbone to fuse with and provide a stable base for the implant,” Dr. Balshi explained. “Nutrition is a critical area to address with patients, as a balanced diet and supplementing with vitamins, minerals, and key nutrients can enhance healing, osseointegration, and overall implant success after a dental implant procedure. When started prior to an implant procedure, BONE-TITE enhances osseointegration strength, even on the day implants are placed, which is a great asset for immediate loading using the 'Teeth in a Day' protocol."

Bone-Building Nutrients

BONE-TITE contains specific micronutrients, including cortical bone-building vitamins and minerals, to help fortify bone and soft tissue in preparation for surgery. The supplement’s formulation is built around a “Bone Complex” of key ingredients that help heal, repair, and strengthen bone structure, including calcium, vitamins D3 and K1, magnesium, zinc, manganese, potassium, and copper. In addition, BONE-TITE contains bone fortifying agents such as Ipriflavone, Bromelain, Boron, and L-Lysine.

Insufficient osseointegration can lead to the formation of fibrous tissues, which can loosen the implant. BONE-TITE promotes soft tissue healing and osteoblast formation after surgery, and with continued use, supports overall osseointegration. “Implantologists must be aware of nutritional factors and deficiencies that can adversely affect implant surgery and subsequent patient rehabilitation,” Dr. Balshi explained. “BONE-TITE is an osseointegration support supplement that provides patients with nutritional insurance before and after dental implant procedures,” he concluded.