What is a dental implant?
Implants are artificial tooth roots made of titanium that are placed in the jawbone to replace missing teeth. After application, it fuses with the bone within approximately three months, and then a prosthesis is made on this artificial root. Dental implants can be applied starting from a single missing tooth to cases where there are no teeth in the mouth.
Who can have an implant?
In cases where the jaw bone is of sufficient thickness and height, the implant can be applied immediately. .If the jaw bone is not sufficient, the bone in this area is thickened to make it suitable for the implant.
Those who have systemic diseases (cardiovascular diseases, high blood pressure, diabetes) need to have these diseases under control.
Smokers should not be affected after the operation. It is recommended not to smoke during the period until the stitches are removed.
Application of prostheses on implants;
Prostheses to be placed on implants can be fixed, or removable prostheses that can be installed and removed by the patient. it could be. Your doctor will tell you the most suitable prosthesis type for you before starting the treatment.
Is age important in implant construction?
Especially if the person is healthy and the jaw bone condition is sufficient. Implants can be made even at older ages. Implants could not be made in young individuals, in cases where their bone age was not yet complete. However, today, certain brands of implants can now be applied, especially in cases where the upper front teeth are missing from birth. Thus, the young individual does not have to use orthodontic appliances until the bone development is completed.
Implant. Things to Consider After the Surgery:
-After the surgery, you should not eat anything until the effect of the anesthesia wears off.
-On the first day and, if your doctor recommends, on the 2nd day, apply it on the operated area (cheek or It is very important that you apply a cold compress (over the lips). This application will prevent excessive swelling of the tissues and the stitches will not be removed while the healing is not impaired. Do not keep the cold compress on your face continuously. As the area cools, remove the cold compress and allow blood circulation to continue comfortably. Do not forget that overcooling will impair healing.
Implant care;
After prosthetics are made on implants, the same process should be done for implants as natural teeth are cared for. In addition to regular brushing, interdental brushes should also be used. In addition, regular check-ups are required at intervals determined by the physician.
Porcelain Laminate Veneer
It is generally applied to the front teeth for aesthetic reasons. Very thin porcelain layers are applied to teeth with deformed and discolored teeth to give them an aesthetic appearance. For this procedure, the teeth are slightly abraded and rarely, no incision is made. After the measurements are taken, porcelain layers prepared in the laboratory are glued to the teeth. With this method, split teeth are corrected, discolorations are eliminated, and simple crookedness that does not require orthodontic treatment is given an aesthetic appearance. Porcelain laminates have very good aesthetics. Despite their results and natural appearance, a small incision is made in the tooth. And even if they can remain in the mouth aesthetically for a long time, they will need to be replaced after a certain period of time. Therefore, it is important to make the right decision together with your physician.
Porcelain and composite fillings (Inlays and Onlays)
It is applied to molars with excessive material loss. The purpose of this procedure is to eliminate the risks of leakage and breakage of the fillings made in the patient's mouth in the clinic, since the cavity is very large. After the cavity is prepared, measurements are taken and the filling prepared in the laboratory is glued to the tooth. They are extremely aesthetic and long-lasting. They can also be made of composite instead of porcelain. Since composite filling is more flexible and can wear like natural teeth, it can be said to be healthier than porcelain.
All ceramic restorations;
When teeth are cut for various reasons, different restoration materials are available to cover them. The most commonly used restoration type for these crowns today is metal-supported porcelain crowns. However, porcelain with a metal support underneath looks more matte because it cannot fully transmit light. For this reason, all ceramic crowns without metal underneath are more aesthetic. For these crowns, a step must be created on the tooth (to avoid damaging the gums), a clear measurement must be taken. The bonding of the crown and the crown requires special precision. The biggest reason for cutting teeth is to make a bridge to complete the missing tooth. In fact, teeth should not be cut unless absolutely necessary. Because if the crown edge is not adjusted well after the teeth are cut, problems will begin in the gums. In addition, the cut tooth will function properly. Apart from this, it will also take over the functions of the missing tooth or teeth. Therefore, teeth in this situation will be subject to root canal treatment due to excessive load over the years, and then there will be a possibility that they will break and need to be extracted. Of course, this is not true for every coated tooth. However, healthy teeth should not be cut unless absolutely necessary.
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