Implant Treatment
What is an implant?
Dental structures that fill the empty areas in the absence of one or more teeth are called implants. They restore the function and aesthetics of missing teeth. Implants consist of two parts. First part titanium screw inserted into the jawbone; The second part is the tooth-shaped structure that performs chewing functions.
How are implants made?
It is a surgical procedure performed in a single session under local anesthesia. After the titanium screw is inserted into the missing tooth cavity, the opened gum is closed again.
ImpAfter the lant-bone healing is completed in a few months, the cover of the implant is opened and the gum-shaping cap is attached. After the gums are shaped, an impression is taken and a porcelain or zirconium tooth is attached.
What are the advantages of an implant?
The biggest advantage of the implant is to restore only the missing tooth without any damage to the teeth next to the gap for the treatment of the missing area. to the tooth. In this way, the teeth next to the empty area are not damaged in any way.
For patients who do not want to use removable prostheses, we can prepare fixed prostheses by using implants.
Is the implant procedure painful?
Implant performed under local anesthesia placement is often a simpler procedure than a tooth extraction. There is no pain or ache during the operation. You may have mild pain for the first week after the procedure. Your dentist If you take your medication regularly and follow their advice, you can get through the recovery phase without any problems.
Why titanium?
Titanium implant materials produced with special alloys are tissue-friendly structures. They do not cause allergy in the human body. It is resistant to breakage. Titanium is a stainless metal and high temperaturelara is resistant. It is a metal that maintains its strength for many years without causing any reaction in the body.
How many years can implants be used?
If the implant treatment is done correctlyis a safe and successful treatment. The long-term and healthy use of implants depends on your oral care and regular visits to your doctor.
If your oral care is not good, we may encounter complaints such as infection, bleeding and pain, just like normal teeth.
All these problems are problems that you may also encounter with your own natural teeth.
If the implant fuses well with the bone and you do not neglect your oral care, you can use the implant for many years.
As with implants used in other parts of the body, their lifespan depends on many factors. It is not correct to say that there is a lifetime guarantee.
Is an implant necessary for every missing tooth in the mouth?
If you are missing a single tooth, an implant should be applied to that area. In case of missing more than one tooth side by side, your bone condition is also evaluated. suddenly fzla fewer implants can be applied for the tooth.
How long until the implant is completed is going on?
The completion of the implant varies from person to person. It may vary according to the amount and volume of bone and whether it is applied to the lower or upper jaw.
Usually titanium screws Approximately 3 months after the implant is placed in the jawbone, the superstructure of the implant is placed. During this time, complete fusion of the implant and bone is desired.
Sometimes infrastructure and superstructure can be placed at the same time. However, placing both at the same time is not suitable for everyone. It should be kept in mind that the procedure may be shorter in some patients and longer in others.
