What is Implant?
Restoring the function and aesthetics of the missing teeth in the mouth is very important for oral health. Implant application is the placement of the artificial tooth root into the jawbone from the tissue-compatible material in the area where the tooth loss is experienced. Implant application aims to restore the chewing function to the person.
This treatment method; It is safer and more useful than traditional coatings, bridges and full dentures. Prostheses made on implants create a natural structure while replacing real teeth.
If there is not enough bone for the implant in the area to be operated, the amount of bone is increased by various methods, and after the bone density reaches the desired level, the implant is applied.
How Long Does Implant Treatment Last?
The implant treatment time is 15-20 minutes for each implant period, depending on the number of implants to be made. Under normal conditions, there is a waiting period of 2 to 6 months. At the end of this process, prostheses are made on the implant.
During the full fusion of the implants with the bone, the loads on the implant should be minimized. During this recovery period, if the conditions are suitable; The patient’s dental needs are met by making a suitable, temporary prosthesis. Then the permanent teeth are mounted on the implants and the treatment is completed.
How Long Does the Implant Tooth Life?
The life of the implant depends on oral and dental health hygiene. Implants, when given adequate and correct care, can remain in the mouth for life, just like our natural teeth.
How is Implant Treatment Performed?
Before the application, implant treatment with panoramic x-rays and dental tomography-3D imaging- is planned individually. Implant treatment is carried out in the following stages:
- In the first stage, the general condition of the patient is evaluated after X-ray and it is determined whether it is suitable for implant treatment.
- Then, local anesthesia is applied to the area to be treated.
- If the tooth extraction has just been done, the screw can be placed directly. However, if the tooth has already been extracted, an incision is made in the gum and the jawbone is gradually prepared for the implant socket.
- The implant root is placed in the opened slot. the top of the implant is closed with a screw. At this stage, temporary prosthesis can also be applied depending on the patient’s condition.
- At the end of the recovery period (between 2-6 months), measurements are taken for the superstructure.
- The procedure is completed by ensuring the placement of the prosthetic tooth produced.
How to Choose the Right Implant Brand?
Choosing the right implant brand is one of the most important criteria for success. There are around 300 different implants with their own unique designs and surfaces, which have been created as a result of scientific studies by different brands. Using implants, which are hundreds of publications and articles prepared about them, maximizes the success rate in treatment. This is the main reason for the price differences between implant brands.
Is Implant Treatment Painful?
Implant application is a absolutely painless procedure performed with local anesthesia. Although only a slight pressure is felt during the procedure, there is no pain because the area is anesthetized.
Can Everyone Get an Implant?
In terms of general health status, every person over the age of 18, healthy enough to have a fixed prosthesis or tooth extraction, can have an implant. In addition, patients with diseases such as heart, sugar and blood pressure can be treated with implants after the necessary controls and applications.
Implant screws are structures with a certain thickness and width. For this reason, the jawbone must have the height and width to accept the screw in the area where the implant is intended to be placed. The strength of the jawbone is an element that affects the success of the implant. In addition, taking into account some formations in that area, it is decided whether there is enough distance or not.
How should the care of implant teeth be?
Just as we need to clean our natural teeth, we need to brush to clean our implants and floss between them. There are also special toothbrushes, interface brushes and dental floss for the implant. In addition, the mouth shower is a device that is recommended to use.
