Dr. Igli Mecuku, a maxillofacial surgeon with over 15 years of experience, specializes in advanced sinus lifting techniques and bone augmentation. He trained at PFUR and Penza State University, conducting doctoral research on reinforced membranes for alveolar bone defects. A Lateral window sinus lift at Unident Clinic typically costs around $940. Dr. Mecuku has completed specialized courses in implantology, bone grafting, and PRF applications, publishing research in Russian Journal of Dentistry and Modern Technologies in Medicine.
Unident Clinic is a private dental center in Tirana, led by an experienced maxillofacial surgeon. It specializes in implantology, smile makeovers, and comprehensive dental care. The clinic treats around 3,000 patients each year, many from Europe and the CIS.
Sanart Dental Studio is a multispecialty dental center in Tirana, Albania. The clinic offers esthetics, orthodontics, implantology, and oral surgery. Key services include Invisalign aligners, veneers, and full-arch All-on-4 to All-on-8 restorations. The medical team has five doctors. Dr. Maldi Xhelili specializes in prosthetic dentistry and teaches at an Albanian university. He trained at Moscow State University of Medicine and Dentistry.
The facility has an in-house dental lab and three specialized departments. Doctors apply Digital Smile Design software to plan ideal esthetic outcomes. All radiography uses digital equipment for patient safety. Root canals are completed in a single, pain-free session. Ultrasound technology supports professional periodontal cleaning. Surgical procedures include sinus lifts, bone grafts, and immediate implants.
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Dr. Igli Mecuku is a specialist in periodontology and oral implantology at Unident Clinic in Tirana. He won first place in the IV Russian Student Olympiad for Oral Surgery. Dr. Mecuku completed doctoral research on reinforced membranes for alveolar bone defects.
Unident Clinic is a private dental center in Tirana, led by an experienced maxillofacial surgeon. It specializes in implantology, smile makeovers, and comprehensive dental care. The clinic treats around 3,000 patients each year, many from Europe and the CIS.
The operation elevates the sinus floor, enhancing bone quantity for dental implant placement, improving oral health and appearance.
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