With the development of technology and scientific studies, new diagnostic and treatment methods have been applied in the protection of oral and dental health. Today, the most qualified procedure applied in the treatment of tooth loss is the dental implant procedure. With dental implant application, patients can maintain their tooth alignment by having a durable and very comfortable tooth or teeth.
What is a Dental Implant?
Implant is the closest alternative to natural teeth today. It is an artificial tooth root made of suitable material that is placed in the jawbone to support prostheses in order to restore the function and aesthetics of missing teeth. Implant applications are long-lasting screws made mostly of titanium that can be used for a lifetime without any problems.
The implant method provides better speech and chewing function than traditional bridges and prostheses and brings a natural appearance to your face. When applied with the right diagnosis, sufficient knowledge, experience and equipment, dental implant is a form of treatment that can provide successful results for the patient and the physician. Today, different types of implants have been produced; the most popular implant type is the 'screw' shaped ones.
How Does a Dental Implant Provide a Natural Appearance?
In order for the implant application to give a natural appearance, it is necessary to attach importance to the porcelain teeth made on the implant application. Especially the use of porcelain teeth in the implant treatment of the front teeth will provide naturalness. Apart from this, zirconium abautment and prostheses made of zirconium can be preferred for the front teeth. Titanium-based prostheses play a role in increasing the level of satisfaction in terms of durability. The most appropriate method should be determined by combining the patient's tooth structure, the region where the implant is made and the experience of the physician.
Who Can Get Dental Implants?
If the patients have the bone structure to place the implants (if there is no bone, artificial bone can be created) and there is no systemic disease that will prevent the wounds from healing, as many implants can be used as desired. The inserted screws have a certain length and width. The jawbone must be wide enough to accommodate them. In other words, a successful implant application depends on the condition of the jawbone. In addition, the gums must be healthy during and after the treatment. Implant application is not suitable for people with incomplete bone development. This is usually around the age of 18. It can be easily applied after this age.
How is a dental implant applied?
After being placed in the jawbone by dentists in sterile environments with a small surgical procedure, the implant attaches to the jawbone in approximately two to three months. The first 3-6 months are the healing process to ensure the complete fusion of the implants with the bone (Osteointegration). After these stages, the implant, which replaces a real tooth root, is able to carry the prosthesis to be placed on it. In some cases, general anesthesia can be applied to patients. In order for the implant application to be performed, first of all, there must be bone structure to support the implant and the gums must be healthy. In the absence of these, implants are also performed with additional bone surgery applications and the success rate is very high.
Dental Implant Treatment
Today, many patients are afraid of dental implant treatment. This is because it is a surgical procedure and involves a long process. However, implant treatment is the most qualified and durable procedure to be applied today in tooth loss. The process of placing a single implant takes between 15 and 20 minutes. After the application, a very comfortable process is experienced with the use of oral care and medications recommended by the dentist.
Dental implant application is not a treatment suitable for every patient. In particular, it cannot be applied to patients with diabetes and blood pressure and patients with chronic heart problems. Before dental implant treatment, a detailed medical examination and bone scanning is performed in the area where the implant will be applied.
How long does it take to complete dental implant treatment?
The completion of the treatment varies depending on the patient's condition and the content of the procedures performed. The operation is completed within 1-2 hours. Depending on the bone structure and the condition of the teeth of the patients, the treatment is completed by replacing the permanent prostheses after approximately 2-3 months. How many years does implant treatment last? The experience of the doctor who applies this treatment and the patient's attention to his/her teeth and oral health and smoking will determine the lifespan of the implant tooth. If oral health and dental health are not taken care of, implants will not last long. Implants placed under appropriate conditions serve for a long time. Evaluating the patient's bone ratio and keeping it under constant control are practices that will extend the life of the implant.
In implant treatment, artificial teeth are obtained. They can be used for a lifetime when properly made and well cared for. Factors that will shorten the life of implants are factors such as lack of proper care, gum diseases and not taking care of the teeth. Alcohol and smoking habits of the patients will cause negativities in implant teeth as well as in normal teeth. Today, there are a wide variety of implant brands. The choice of the most suitable implant for quality and tooth structure is made by your specialist doctor in our clinic.
Situations where Dental Implant Application is Preferred
Patient selection is of great importance for dental implant application. In selecting the appropriate patient, the patient's total health status and the condition of the area to be implanted are taken into consideration.
Tongue implant
Partial or complete edentulous patients
Deformations of the chin and face
In patients who do not want to use removable prosthesis
In patients with low tissue tolerance
In patients with a vomiting reflex
In patients with root fractures or tooth loss due to trauma
It is frequently applied in patients with a single missing tooth (neighboring teeth are intact). Removable dentures reduce the quality of life of patients and do not provide comfort of use. For this reason, dental implant application is frequently preferred.
The situations where dental implant treatment is not suitable are as follows;
Patients with various heart diseases (especially patients with heart valve prosthesis)
People with infectious diseases
Kidney diseases
Patients undergoing radiotherapy
In patients with alcohol dependence
In patients with calcium deficiency
In patients with malnutrition
Patients with blood diseases (such as hemophilia, leukemia)
