While regular brushing and flossing helps us to protect our teeth, we can sometimes experience tooth loss due to disease, decay and trauma. These tooth losses are one of the problems that need to be addressed as soon as possible in terms of our oral health and general health. Missing teeth not only make it difficult to eat and speak properly, but also cause adverse changes in the jawbone.
With implant treatment, you can regain your oral health and smile. Here are your questions about implant treatment:
What is an implant?
A dental implant is the name given to titanium screws that are placed in the jawbone with a simple operation to replace missing teeth. These screws, which are made of titanium and compatible with our body, act as an artificial tooth root. They are fixed to the jawbone in the area of the missing tooth with general or local anesthesia. The important thing here is that the patient has sufficient jaw density. Otherwise, bone grafting should be done before implant treatment. After approximately 3 – 6 months, the implant is expected to be permanently fused with the jawbone. During this healing process, a temporary crown can be placed to replace the missing tooth to provide a more aesthetic appearance. The crown is the name given to the artificial tooth placed on the abutment. Temporary crowns are made in the form of removable (removable) prosthesis.
Types of Implants
Dental implant candidates may need a single tooth or multiple tooth replacement. After a comprehensive examination, a patient-specific treatment plan is determined. For this reason, it is very important for you to be examined by an experienced and expert dentist for a successful treatment.
Single Tooth Replacement
In cases where only one tooth is missing, a single dental implant is applied in harmony with the neighboring natural teeth. It is the treatment method with the highest success rate in single tooth deficiency.
Multiple Tooth Replacement
In cases where several adjacent teeth are missing, an implant supported bridge is applied according to the number of missing teeth and jawbone density. It lasts longer than other treatment methods and does not harm neighboring teeth.
All-on-Four Implants
In cases where the entire upper or lower tooth set is missing, a completely new set of teeth is placed on the jawbone with four connection points. It is satisfactory in terms of both functional and aesthetic appearance.
Implant Treatment Advantages
Traditional treatment methods such as bridges and prostheses can make it difficult to eat, talk and even laugh, as they do not involve fixing to the jawbone like implants. Implants are like your own teeth and therefore feel natural in situations such as chewing, biting and speaking. In addition, since dental implants are the most natural-looking tooth restoration option, you do not need to hide your smile.
The implant is permanent and does not endanger the health of your normal teeth, as it does not receive support from neighboring teeth.It is aesthetically pleasing and has a natural appearance.(Ideally) Lasts for a lifetime, does not need to be removed.The perfect fit provides maximum stability and prevents gum problems.It can be customized according to the patient’s needs.The success rate is quite high, as high tissue compatibility is ensured by the titanium formation.It is a viable method for both single tooth deficiencies and patients with no teeth.It does not require any special care, brushing and flossing is sufficient as with normal teeth.
To Whom Can Implant Treatment Be Applied?
It is very important that patients who want to have implant treatment have sufficient jawbone density. Implant treatment can be applied to patients who have completed bone development, have good general health and healthy gum tissue. However, implant application may pose a risk for patients with diabetes, hypertension, heart disease and systemic diseases. In addition, it should not be forgotten that the risk of infection increases and the success of the implant decreases in patients who smoke, since smoking suppresses the healing process
