Dental implant is an artificial tooth root placed in the jawbone of patients to replace missing teeth and provide dental aesthetics. Dental implants are generally made of Titanium. Implant treatment is a treatment method used in cases of single tooth, several teeth or total toothlessness.
Thanks to the implants placed in the jawbone, patients can continue their daily lives comfortably as if they were using their own teeth.
Dental implants are generally used when a single tooth is missing, and they also serve as dental bridge pillars. Tissue-friendly materials are used in dental implants. Implants can remain in the jawbone for life. Dentists have been using dental implants for over 30 years. During this period, great developments have been experienced in Implantology. In dentistry, the chaos of the first 15 - 20 years of Implantology has been replaced by regular, certain rules accepted by everyone, especially in the last 10 years.
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- Existing healthy teeth remain stable. No tooth cutting is done on the teeth adjacent to the edentulous area.
- Retention is maximum in implant-supported total, partial dentures (palate) or fixed dentures.
- There is loss of substance over time in the bone areas where the extracted teeth are located. bones become thinner and thinner. Accordingly, there are some changes in the facial profile. By placing implants, this bone loss is prevented.
- As chewing function improves, a more balanced and better nutrition is provided. Thus, stomach problems caused by incomplete digestion are eliminated.
- The person's self-confidence increases by providing natural appearance and aesthetics.
- The patient's speech and phonation improve.
How Long Does It Take to Complete the Implant Operation and Prosthesis?
The time determined for the implant operation varies depending on the patient's condition. This period generally varies between half an hour and a few hours. After the surgery, approximately 2 to 6 months are waited for the implant and the jawbone to unite. During this waiting period, the patient generally does not feel pain.
During the process of the implant joining the bone, if necessary, Small prosthesis is used. In the following process, implant-supported prostheses are attached. In some cases, a prosthesis is placed directly on the implant without the need for a temporary prosthesis.
Prof.Dr., known as the inventor of the implant. All leading implantologists, including Brånemark, have determined that the ideal time for dental prosthesis is to be performed at least 2 - 6 months after the implant procedure. However, in some cases, this period may extend up to 10 to 12 months.
Nowadays, some types of prosthesis can be loaded immediately after implant surgery, depending on the patient's bone condition and implant type. The best example of these is the “All-on-4” system.
Is Anesthesia Required?
Implant surgery can be performed under local or general anesthesia, depending on the preference of the patient or physician.
The pain felt after the procedure is the same as the pain experienced after tooth extraction and is reduced by using painkillers.
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