Implants are inanimate materials placed into a living tissue or an organ. In dentistry, it is defined as the placement of titanium or ceramic-based artificial roots into the jawbone and the construction of fixed or removable prostheses on them, instead of natural teeth lost due to various reasons such as trauma, periodontal (gum disease) and caries.
Why Dental Implant?
Dental implants replace the complete tooth structure after tooth loss. The implant is designed to mimic the root of the tooth, providing extra support and stability for the entire chewing system, promoting healthy bone continuity.
In Which Situations Are Implants Applied?
Implants are used in single tooth deficiencies, in patients who have lost their back teeth on one or both sides, in a small number of teeth. It is a treatment option used to support the remaining natural teeth and in patients who have lost all their natural teeth. It is possible to offer dental treatment with classical methods in response to all types of implant applications.
Who Cannot Have Implants?
Implants should not be applied to pregnant and postpartum women. People with severe systemic disease should be evaluated carefully. Diabetes mellitus poses a risk in implant applications. However, implants can be applied to diabetic patients who are under control. At the same time, it is a known fact that implant success decreases in smokers. For those who have the habit of grinding their teeth at night (bruxism), which has become very common in recent years, implants can only be applied after this disorder is treated. Hypertension patients should also be specially evaluated. In other cases, it is important to evaluate the patient together with the physician according to his/her anamnesis.
How is the implant operation performed?
Before implant application in our clinic, our patients undergo clinical and radiographic examinations. Accordingly, prosthetic planning and treatment duration may vary depending on different implant and prosthesis types. Implant placement is followed by a healing period. After the healing period is completed, the prosthesis phase is started and the planned fixed or removable prosthesis is attached to the patient. The most important factors for implant application The point is the amount of bone the patient has. There is a lot of bone damage in teeth extracted due to gingivitis. In such a case, the volume of the bone must be increased by adding bone, which is called bone augmentation.
What Should Be Considered After the Implant Operation?
The operation is performed with local anesthesia and the procedure is performed under local anesthesia. No pain is felt during the procedure. The post-treatment period is usually uneventful with the use of painkillers for a day or two and the application of ice. The stitches are removed 7-10 days after the operation. During this period, patients are asked to eat liquid and soft foods. After the stitches are removed, a temporary prosthesis is made on the implants during the time required for the permanent prosthesis to be made. Implants should be cared for with care, just like natural teeth.
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