INSTALLATION OF AN ARTIFICIAL NAIL PLATE DUE TO MECHANICAL INJURY OR DISEASE
Nail Prosthetics (Onychoplasty)
Nail reconstruction or onychoplasty (also known as nail prosthetics) is the installation of an artificial nail plate which is similar in characteristics to our natural nail (colour, shape, thickness, etc.).
At the Pedimed Center, we perform nail reconstruction using the NEC method, which was developed by a Spanish podiatrist. These patented micro-hybrid composites are easy to use and polish. Research done with microhybrid composites on humans shows no toxicity. This is also demonstrated by the use of composites in dental reconstructions..
Nail reconstruction with microhybrid composites enables quick preparation and application of the material, exceptional polishing and the possibility of corrections with sanding. It represents a good aesthetic correction that has long-term durability, which varies according to the condition of the client’s natural nail.
From our practice
Who is nail reconstruction intended for?
Onychoplasty is suitable for people who have non-exudative onychopathies without inflammation, such as fungal infection, psoriasis (psoriasis), nail deformities after surgery or trauma.
Onychopathies can be manifested by
- Colour change
- Change in shape and thickness
- Change in the surface of the nail plate
- Consistency
- Change between the nail plate and the nail bed
- Change in cuticle structure
It is suitable for women and men of all ages and races, since the colour of the pigments is adjusted to the colour of the rest of the nails. A free edge is also added, giving the nail an extremely natural look.
MATERIAL AND PRICE
Micro-hybrid NEC® composite – what does it mean?
A micro-hybrid composite is a resin-based material with very fine filler particles evenly distributed through it. Such composites have been used in dentistry for many years. For nail prosthetics this means:
- strength and flexibility: the artificial nail is strong enough to protect the toe and flexible enough to follow its movement;
- natural look: we match the colour to your other nails and polish the surface to a shine;
- precise application: the material is applied in thin layers and cured with a lamp, and it can be repaired or topped up if needed.
Price: nail prosthetics for one nail cost from €90 to €120, and for two nails from €180 to €240 – depending on the extent of the damage and how demanding the fitting is. We determine the exact price at the examination, and all services and prices are listed in our online booking.
Nail reconstruction with Nails aesthetic composite (NEC®) can be performed by doctors, nurses, podiatrists and cosmetologists after receiving specialized training that provides all the necessary information. Training in Slovenia and Croatia is offered and organized by PEDIMED d.o.o., which is an authorized representative of the Nails aesthetic composite (NEC®) company.
Our clinics
Where we reconstruct nails
Ljubljana Bežigrad
Peričeva 21, Ljubljana (next to the Bežigrad Health Centre)
Phone: +386 31 796 740
Ljubljana Šiška
Rakuševa ulica 16, Ljubljana
Phone: +386 51 443 100
Novo mesto
Mali Slatnik 13b, Novo mesto
Phone: +386 51 480 800
Opening hours in Ljubljana: Monday to Friday 7 am – 8 pm, Saturday 7 am – 3 pm. In Novo mesto we work by appointment; the clinic is closed on Saturdays. All three clinics are in Slovenia.
You will be treated by podiatrists and medical pedicurists – meet our experts and read how we take care of hygiene and instrument sterilisation.
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