Dental Implant
What is an implant?
Dental implant; They are titanium screws placed in the jawbone instead of missing teeth in the mouth. The missing teeth are filled with prostheses suitable for the patient, such as crowns and bridges placed on these screws.
How is a dental implant applied?
First of all, the general health status of the patient to be implanted is evaluated and an intraoral examination is performed. The suitability of the existing bone for the implant is evaluated with 3D radiographic images. The length and diameter of the implant is decided by making millimetric measurements on this radiograph. After the pre-planning is done, the procedure is started under local anesthesia. Slots are opened for implants in the jawbone and after the implants are placed in these sockets, the process is terminated by suturing. An average of 1 week after the operation, the sutures are removed and a control examination is performed.
What is done in the first examination in implant treatment?
In the first examination, the necessary clinical and radiographic examinations are performed by the oral and maxillofacial surgeons, and the general health status of the patient is evaluated and an intraoral examination is performed. The patient's expectations from the treatment and the suitability of the existing bone for the implant are evaluated with 3D radiographic images. The length and diameter of the implant is decided by making millimetric measurements on this radiograph. Aesthetic evaluations are made and the most suitable superstructure is selected for the patient.
What Should Be Considered Before Getting a Dental Implant?
Dental implant application is a surgical procedure. It is a matter that should be considered in order not to cause irreversible problems to be experienced after the treatment, which is applied by maxillofacial surgeons who are experts in their fields and have sufficient equipment.
What are the Benefits of Implant Application?
Fixed prostheses are applied to patients who have to use removable prostheses because there are not enough support teeth with implant dental treatment. Compared to the bridge application by cutting adjacent teeth; With implant treatment, the missing tooth in the mouth can be completed without cutting the adjacent teeth. In patients who use removable prosthesis but do not retain the prosthesis due to bone deficiency, implant retention can be increased by placing the implant and connecting it to the prosthesis. dental implant; Today, it is the treatment method used in tooth deficiencies.
How Long Does Implant Application Take?
Processing time may differ depending on the number of implants to be applied. The average implant head is placed by surgeons in 10 minutes.
How is the Dental implant Adaptation Process? How Long Does It Take To Complete The Teeth?
The duration of implant treatment may vary from patient to patient. In some cases, the prosthesis phase can be passed on the same day with the application of all on four implants, and some patients may experience a period of adaptation due to additional surgical procedures. In an average of 3 months in the upper jaw and an average of 2 months in the lower jaw, the implants are expected to merge with the bone and porcelain coatings are applied on them. If additional procedures are performed in the presence of thin or insufficiently high bone, the waiting period may be extended up to 6 months.
Can Implant Treatment Be Applied to Every Patient?
It is undesirable for individuals who have an important uncontrolled systemic disease, who have received radiotherapy or chemotherapy recently. For this reason, it is an important issue for the surgeon to know the health history of each patient who is prescribed an implant.
What is the Most Appropriate Age for Implant Treatment?
Implant treatment can be applied to any patient whose growth development has been completed and whose health condition is favorable. The average age at which bone development is completed is 15-16 years for women and 17-18 years for men. After these ages, implant treatment can be performed at any age. According to studies and researches, old age does not pose a risk in implant treatment. Therefore, there is no upper age limit for implant application.
In Which Situations Implants Cannot Be Made?
Some systemic disorders may prevent dental implant applications. Detailed information about your health status should be given to the physician who is referred for treatment.
Can Smokers Have Dental Implants?
In many studies, it has been proven that smoking inhibits bone integration with the implant. In smokers, the probability of the implant falling out is 2-3 times higher than normal.
How Much Pain Is Felt During Implant Application?
Before the implant operation, which is a surgical procedure, only the area to be treated is anesthetized with local anesthesia. It is necessary to take the prescribed drugs before the operation, to use antiseptic mouthwashes after the procedure and to have a good personal oral care.
Are Dental Implants Possible to Harm the Human Body?
Dental implants are made of titanium. Titanium, which is compatible with the human body, is a metal that does not contain any allergy risk and toxic.
Are Dental Implants Long Lasting?
The life of a dental implant is like natural teeth. As long as standard oral and dental care is done well, it is used for many years.
What is the average cost of Implant Treatment?
Implant treatment fees vary according to the implant brand used. A physician's appointment is required for the number and brand of implants suitable for the patient.
I Decided to Have an Implant, What Should I Do?
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