Dental Implants

Dental implants are mostly screw-shaped parts that act as a kind of tooth root, which are placed in the jawbone in order to eliminate tooth deficiencies. They are made of titanium, which is known as the most compatible material for the body. It is the most preferred form of treatment today, as it has many application areas from single tooth missing cases to completely edentulous cases.

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WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES OF IMPLANT TREATMENT?

• It increases the self-confidence and quality of life of the individual as it allows people to eat, talk and laugh like their own teeth.
• It is very difficult to distinguish from natural teeth aesthetically.
• It is the type of treatment that gives the feeling of chewing the closest to normal.
• Thanks to the implant treatment, no cuts are made in the neighboring teeth, so healthy teeth are preserved.
• When the missing teeth are not corrected, the adjacent teeth tend to tip over and lengthen in order to close the gap. This causes damage to the jaw joint by causing the chewing plane to deteriorate after a while. These problems can be avoided with implants.
• After tooth loss, bone resorption occurs in the area. Over time, these meltdowns cause changes such as the loss of cheek and lip support, and an older facial profile emerges. Since the implant acts as a tooth root, it prevents this resorption and thus the facial profile is preserved.
• It is much longer lasting than other prosthesis options. And it is more easily tolerated by the patient.

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IN WHICH SITUATIONS CAN IMPLANTS BE APPLIED?

• In case of loss of a single tooth; Instead of planning a porcelain bridge to the area by preparing the teeth in front and behind the cavity, a single implant can be placed in the cavity and a single veneer can be applied on it.
• In case of loss of molars in the most posterior region; Fixed prosthesis can be applied on implants placed in the posterior regions without the need for tooth-supported removable dentures.
• In cases where there is more than one missing tooth, that is, there is a regional tooth deficiency; Instead of planning long bridges that will cause problems in durability or rehabilitating these deficiencies with removable prostheses, a sufficient number of implants can be placed in the cavity and fixed bridges that will last for a long time can be made.
• In cases of complete missing teeth; Instead of planning removable prostheses, the required number of implants are placed in the jaws and these implants are connected by bridges and the case is rehabilitated as a fixed prosthesis.
• In cases of complete tooth deficiency, in cases where existing full palate prostheses cannot be used due to excessive bone resorption; With implant support, the retention of the prosthesis can be increased.

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WHO CAN IMPLANT BE APPLIED TO?

Implants can be applied to all individuals who have completed their maxillofacial development, are in good general health, and have sufficient bone volume and quality to support the implant.

In systemic diseases such as diabetes, heart, blood pressure; Implants can be applied to all patients whose disease is under control if sufficient bone volume is available.

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WHO CANNOT HAVE IMPLANT TREATMENT?

• Pregnant women
• Individuals with uncontrolled diabetes, heart or blood pressure diseases
• Children and young individuals who have not completed their jaw-face development
• Individuals who have received chemotherapy or radiotherapy to the head and neck region in the last year
• Alcohol or drug addicts
• Those who use corticosteroids or immunosuppressive drugs
• Patients with coagulation disorders
• Individuals with some rheumatic diseases
• Individuals with severe psychological disorders
• Individuals who cannot fully provide oral care after treatment
• Individuals who smoke too much

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WHEN CAN IMPLANTS BE APPLIED?

Implants can be applied by;

1.  Immediate implantation: In the same session with tooth extraction
2.  Early-delayed implantation: When a period of 15 days to 6 months has passed after tooth extraction,
3.  Late-delayed implantation: When more than 6 months have passed from tooth extraction 

The main point here is to have sufficient bone volume and suitable conditions for the implant.

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HOW ARE IMPLANTS PLACED?

     First of all, the patient's general health status evaluation and intraoral examination are performed. If, as a result of this examination, it is understood that the patient is suitable for implant application, the type, length and diameter of the implant to be applied to the patient are determined by the specialist physician with 3D tomography.

     The operation in which the implant is placed is performed under local anesthesia, that is, only the implant area is anesthetized. Placement of an implant takes an average of 5 to 10 minutes. This period may vary depending on the number of implants to be made and the way of planning.

     The operation is usually completed by suturing after opening the suitable slots for the implants in the jawbone and placing the implants in the opened slots. If these stitches are not self-dissolving stitches, they are removed after about a week.