Titanium implants used in the treatment of missing teeth are biocompatible materials for the body. It imitates the person's own
teeth.
Implant; It is placed into the jawbone. Therefore, the amount of remaining bone is the determining factor for implant application. Although it may vary depending on the implant system to be applied, considering the average minimum implant diameter of 3.5
mm and the implant length of 8 mm, a bone structure of approximately 5.5 mm wide and 9-10 mm
high is the minimum required for the implant. In cases where this amount of bone is insufficient
; It is possible to increase bone retrieval by resorting to surgical procedures such as sinus lifting, bone augmentations, and nerve transfer.
Implants can be applied to healthy individuals who have completed their growth and development. If necessary, growth and development determination can be made using wrist films in patients
who are at the puberty level.
Implant treatment can also be applied to individuals with
controlled systemic diseases. If necessary, sometimes the suitability of the implant can be decided by consulting with the doctor who monitors the relevant disease.
It is undesirable to have an implant in cases of uncontrolled diabetes, ongoing cancer treatment, patients receiving radiotherapy, and excessive smoking
. Additionally, implants are not applied to patients who use intravenous bisphosphonates or have been taking them as tablets for many years. The implant is not applied to patients with uncontrolled systemic disease
.
In patients using aspirin or anticoagulants, that is, colloquially known as blood thinners
, the necessary blood tests are performed by the doctor before the implant application and blood thinners are taken.
/> Implant treatment can be performed by cutting, changing or without cutting when there is no risk.
Dr. Dt. Hamiyet ÜNSAL
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