Implants are artificial tooth roots placed in the jawbone to replace teeth lost due to various reasons in order to restore their function and aesthetics. The implant is handled with a multidisciplinary approach.
Regarding the implant; the placement of the implant in the jawbone, its compatibility with the surrounding tissues and the construction of the implant prosthesis should be handled separately. For this, bone tissue, gum thickness and other anatomical structures must be carefully evaluated. Due to age, oral care and systemic disorders, deterioration and loss of the formations in the mouth (teeth, gums, bone tissue) occur.
Many gum-related problems are accompanied by tooth loss. From this point of view, patients who have problems with their teeth have to go to dentists and various dental centers in order to get the necessary treatments and overcome the problems.
Implant applications are much easier and painless than tooth extraction. Only the area to be implanted is numbed with local anesthesia. The implant is placed in the desired location in a very short time like fifteen minutes. It is expected to integrate with the jawbone in a short period of two and a half to three months. There is no negative and different situation during this period. After two and a half months, the second stage begins, measurements are taken, and the superstructure is placed in a short period of five to six days.
The missing tooth is replaced with an artificial tooth root called an implant. This application is both aesthetic and superior to other treatment methods. Although it may seem expensive at first, it has been proven to be much more successful in terms of time and comfort when considered in the long term.
CURIOUS QUESTIONS ABOUT IMPLANTS:
- Is implant treatment safe and long-lasting?
Implant treatment is a long-lasting treatment with a success rate of up to 98%, which has been performed all over the world and in our country for years. There is no such thing as an expiration date for implants. When perfect oral hygiene is provided, you can use the implants with peace of mind for many years.
- What are the advantages of implants?
The biggest advantage of implant application is to provide aesthetic and functional use of toothless areas without damaging the patient’s natural teeth. On the other hand, it is possible to provide support for removable prostheses to be made with implant application and to improve the patient’s chewing and speech function.
- What are the stages of implant treatment?
Implant application as standard
- Stage 1 surgical application, i.e. placement of the implant
- Stage 2 is the placement of the superstructure of the implant. Additional surgical procedures can be performed if deemed necessary.
Is the age factor important for implants?
Implant application can be performed in all individuals who have completed their growth and development (18-22 years). There is no upper age limit. It is applied to all healthy individuals.
