WHAT IS AN IMPLANT?
Since teeth are organs that nourish the jawbone, if a tooth is missing, the jawbone loses its support and the pressure exerted by the teeth on the jawbone increases during chewing. This causes bone loss in the area where the missing tooth is located. Since classical type prostheses do not replace the tooth root, bone loss continues in this case. Dental implants are structures in the form of screws or roots made of titanium that are placed into the jaw bones and are intended to heal around this implant and accept it as a part of itself. Implants support the jawbone like tooth roots and transmit the pressure on the tooth to the jawbone. In this way, osteoporosis is prevented.
Using a removable prosthesis in the toothless lower jaw is very difficult for the patient because the tongue constantly moving inside and the cheek and lips outside cause a lot of trouble to the patient while speaking and eating. Problems with the tongue, lips, cheek and prosthesis in the lower jaw, which cannot remain stable with chewing movements and frequently dents, can be resolved with implant applications. Likewise, problems such as nausea caused by the design that covers the palate to ensure the retention of upper total dentures are eliminated. In this case, fixed or removable implant-supported prostheses can be made. Complaints of movement and nausea are eliminated in both types of prostheses.
In patients with a single missing tooth or more than one missing tooth, in classical bridge construction, the teeth in front and behind the missing gap are cut, reduced, and material loss is caused. However, when an implant is applied, there is no need to cut any teeth.
Implant treatment can be applied to anyone who is in good general health. If your disease is under control for chronic diseases such as diabetes, blood pressure or heart, there is no harm in applying an implant. In patients receiving radiotherapy, implant treatment can be applied after 2 years. Implant treatment is not recommended for pregnant patients.
There is no upper age limit as long as the general health condition is good. However, implant placement is not recommended for young patients whose bone development is not completed (usually under the age of 18). It may not be preferred. Implants can be applied to anyone over the age of 18 with suitable conditions. The implant gives the happiness of biting the apple at the age of 80.
In some cases, the appropriate amount of bone may not be available in the area where the implant will be applied for various reasons. In this case, after a careful examination and evaluation by your dentist, bone volume can be increased to the desired size by performing bone formation procedures (bone graft application, bone powder application) in the relevant area.
Another point that patients wonder about is whether the implant causes allergy or not. . It is not possible for the body to produce and reject antigens against them, as in organ transplants. Implants are made of titanium material, which does not have any side effects for the organism. Therefore, they do not cause allergies. In addition, patients who do not pay due attention to oral health and cleanliness may sometimes experience dissolution of the bone tissue around the screws. Also, alcohol and cigarette use and excessive consumption of acidic beverages are factors that reduce the life of the implant.
WHAT IS THE PROCESS IN IMPLANT TREATMENT?
First, the area is anesthetized with local anesthesia, a slot is prepared in the bone where the implant will be placed and The implant is placed. Although it depends on the patient's bone and jaw structure, the implant is generally placed in a very short time. After the implant is placed, the screws that will remain on the implant during the healing period are placed and the healing period is waited. In order for dental implants to remain healthy against the pressures created by chewing, they must fully fuse with the jawbone. After the implants are placed, a period of approximately 3 months is waited for the implant to adapt to the mouth, and then prosthetic teeth are made.
The most important factor that determines the duration of use of an implant placed in the patient's mouth is the attention the patient pays to his daily care. The success of the implant application is also related to the patient's healing potential, smoking, oral hygiene status, the presence of systemic diseases that may affect healing such as diabetes, and the surgical skill of the physician. Like all patients, patients with implants must be examined every 6 months. r should consult a dentist and have their teeth cleaned. If a problem is detected during these checks, early intervention can prevent the problems from progressing
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