Implant Treatments
What is an implant?
Despite advances and treatments in oral and dental health, many people suffer tooth loss due to tooth decay, periodontal disease or trauma. For many years, bridges and dentures were the only treatment options available for people with missing teeth, but today there is a brand new, safer, more aesthetic and more permanent method.
implant; It is a tissue-friendly artificial tooth root, mostly made of screw-shaped titanium, which is placed in the jaw to replace missing teeth. Due to the high tissue compatibility of the implants, the success rate is quite high. Since it can be applied in a wide range from single tooth deficiencies to patients with no teeth, it has a very common use in dentistry treatments. Both the chewing sensation being closest to normal and the possibility of treatment without interfering with other teeth; In the century we live in, implant methods have become one of the most applied treatment methods.
Who can be treated with implants?
Implant treatment can be applied to anyone who has completed the age of 18 and has completed the development of the jaw and face. In order for the implant to be applied, there must be a certain amount of healthy bone. Before starting the treatment, it is necessary to determine whether the area is suitable for the implant with x-rays and clinical examination. Whether the patient has diabetes, heart disease or any medication can be evaluated in detail and treated by taking necessary precautions.
How is the Application Performed in Implant Surgery?
The first step in the dental implant process is to create a personalized treatment plan. The plan is offered exclusively to you by our team of experts to meet your medical needs. Next, the dental implant made of titanium is placed in the planned bone socket. As the jawbone heals, the implant attaches securely to the jaw. After the implant is completely fused to the jawbone, porcelain or zirconium prostheses are applied on it.
How long does implant surgery take on average?
The duration of the implant treatment mostly depends on the quality and quantity of the bone in the area where the implant will be applied. If the bone is sufficient and no additional surgery is required, if it is stuck in the bone as much as we want, a temporary prosthesis can be made immediately on it. If we do not see a compression in the bone as we want, we have to wait 3 months for it to fuse with the bone within the bone.
However, if the bone is insufficient and we need to build bone with bone powders, we need to wait at least 6 months. The duration is decided by a detailed examination according to the type of surgical intervention to be performed.
How should oral care be after implantation?
Patients with implants should not forget that the support tissue may be lost due to poor cleaning around the implant. In order to prevent this, they have to pay special attention to oral hygiene. They should brush their teeth and implant-supported prostheses at least twice a day, clean between teeth and implants with dental floss or interface brushes, and thoroughly clean under dentures with mouthwashes. Moreover, they should be careful not to skip their checkups in line with the advice of their dentists.
Is it possible to use an implant for life?
Yes, just like our teeth, we can neglect our implants and lose them early, or we can use them for a lifetime by taking good care of them.
As Dent Lale, we support you to protect your health by undertaking all treatment processes. In this way, we meet all your expectations with implant surgeries. For healthy and strong teeth, you can get information about the treatment process by contacting our specialist physicians.
