Dental Implants are artificial tooth roots placed in the jawbone to support dentures. Implants are titanium screws that replace missing teeth, are long-lasting and can be used throughout life without any problems. Implants are placed in the jawbone by dentists with minor surgical intervention in sterile environments. After this procedure, the implant is completely integrated into the jawbone (osseointegration) within an average of 2-3 months. After this stage, the implant, which replaces a real tooth root, becomes capable of supporting the prosthesis to be built on it. In order for implant application to be performed, first of all, in addition to good oral hygiene, there must be sufficient bone structure to support the implant and healthy gums.
In other words, the individual can have fixed teeth with the same characteristics instead of the teeth he has lost. It is possible to use implants for many years. However, in order to achieve these, the implant application must be carried out under appropriate conditions and its maintenance must be meticulously carried out. Additionally, the bone containing the extracted tooth will melt over time because it does not function properly. Bone loss will be reduced with implants placed immediately after extraction.
Implant applications can be easily applied if there is sufficient bone structure and there is no systemic disease that would prevent wound healing. Implant applications are not suitable for people whose jaw bone development is not completed (under 18 years of age). Anyone who has completed growth and bone development can have implant treatment, without any upper age limit. Implant treatment is completed painlessly with local anesthesia. Pain that occurs after the application is relieved with an appropriate pain reliever. The pain felt in this treatment is similar to the pain after a normal tooth extraction and is minimal.
The duration of the treatment varies depending on the patient's bone structure and the content of the procedures performed. The implant placement process may take 15 minutes, but sometimes it may take up to 1 hour. Depending on the patient's bone structure and systemic condition, the fusing of the implants with the jawbone is completed within 2-3 months. After this healing process, the treatment is completed by making permanent teeth-prostheses. Natural and aesthetic benefits come from implant applications. In order to get good results, it is important to use porcelain teeth upon implant application. Apart from this, zirconium abutments and prostheses made of zirconium can be preferred for the front teeth to achieve a more natural and aesthetic appearance.
Diabetic patients, which negatively affect wound healing, are the primary obstacles to implant treatment. . A treatment plan is created for our patients with diabetes by routinely looking at fasting blood sugar and HbA1C values to evaluate the long-term effect. However, implant treatment can be easily applied if diabetic patients have regular check-ups. Another factor that negatively affects recovery is smoking. Therefore, it is very important for patients who want to have an implant to quit smoking before the treatment and not to smoke during the recovery period after the treatment and to pay attention to oral hygiene. Apart from these, implant treatment should be initiated in patients with diseases affecting bones and those taking medications, after consulting with a medical doctor.
As a result, it should not be forgotten that individuals who have sufficient bone amount, optimum oral hygiene, are non-smokers and do not have a systemic disease are the best candidates for implant applications. Otherwise, implant losses will become inevitable.
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