ARE THE MATERIALS USED DURING IMPLANT TREATMENT HARMFUL? DOES IT CAUSE CANCER?
The implant material is made of titanium, which is 100% biocompatible with the body. There are no known side effects or harm to the body. Implants definitely do not cause cancer, there is no scientific information about this.
Will I FEEL PAIN DURING IMPLANT SURGERY?
Implant surgery is performed under local or regional anesthesia. Since it is performed, the patient does not feel any pain during the procedure. There may be slight sensitivity and discomfort for two or three days after the surgery, so your doctor will prescribe medication to minimize these discomforts.
Will there be any bruises or swelling on my face after the implant?
Implant. Since the operation is a surgical procedure, it is considered normal to have swelling or some bruising on the face. Swelling may not occur in every patient, this varies depending on the person's sensitivity, immune system, the extent of the surgery and whether or not bone is added. It is considered normal that the more extensive the surgical procedure is, the more swelling there will be. However, if swelling occurs four or five days after the operation, the patient should definitely consult his physician.
HOW AFTER THE IMPLANT IS MADE, WHEN CAN I GET MY PROSTHESIS MADE?
Usually, 2-2.5 months for the lower jaw and 3 months for the upper jaw. - Prosthetics are made after waiting 3.5 months for the implant to fuse with the bone (osteointegration). If the bone addition and strengthening procedure has been performed, this period may take up to 5-6 months.
HOW LONG CAN I USE THE IMPLANT?
The implants are made to remain in the mouth for a lifetime. No clear time can be given for this. If the patient takes good care of the implant area and does not miss his regular routine checks, he can use it for many years without any problems.
I HAVE NO TEETH, HOW MANY IMPLANTS SHOULD I GET?
This is usually determined by a physician's examination and x-ray. Then, he evaluates and decides based on the condition of the bone and the systemic condition of the person. The number of implants may vary depending on the prosthesis the person chooses. In general, if the bone condition is good and the patient wants a fixed prosthesis, 6-8 pieces can be made for the lower jaw and 6-8 pieces for the upper jaw.
MY JAW BONE IS ER. CAN I GET AN IMPLANT?
Yes, it can be done. Implants can be made safely by strengthening the jaw bone with either bone taken from another region or bone powder.
DOES IT MATTER WHAT BRAND OF IMPLANTS I SHOULD HAVE?
There are more than 600 implant brands worldwide. These brands are divided into domestic and imported. Of course, it is important that the implant you will have is an implant brand that has been around and used for many years around the world in order to be able to supply parts in case of a problem even after years. When deciding on this, you can decide by discussing these conditions with your doctor. There are currently more than 10 brands locally. If you are going to have a local implant, it would be beneficial to choose the one that is generally preferred by physicians and the most reliable.
I AM A SMOKER, CAN I GET AN IMPLANT?
Individuals who smoke more than a pack of cigarettes a day need to have the implant for a long time. It is at risk for it to remain healthy in the mouth for years. There is no information in the literature stating that implants cannot be performed in these patients. However, in individuals who do not smoke, implants can remain in the mouth for many years without any problems. We do not recommend smoking until 2-3 days after the surgery. Since the wound openings are open during this period, cigarette smoke spreads directly around the implant and negatively affects the healing of the open wound and affects the area. It causes infection.
CAN I HAVE AN MRI OR TOMOGRAPHY AFTER IMPLANT?
MR devices attract magnetic materials towards themselves, but the implant is made of titanium material. Titanium does not have magnetic properties, so it does not pose any harm to MRI devices. For tomography devices, it does not matter whether they have magnetic features or not. MRI and tomography can also be taken after the implant.
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