Implant Dental Treatment
What is Dental Implant Treatment?
Dental implant treatment involves the placement of artificial tooth roots into the jawbone to replace one or more missing teeth. This treatment, made from titanium, which is completely compatible with the body, has been successfully used for many years. Titanium's excellent ability to bond with bone and its durability make implants long-lasting. Once the implants are placed, they fuse with the jawbone, becoming a part of the body and can last a lifetime.
How is Dental Implant Treatment Applied, and What Are the Treatment Processes?
Like other dental treatments, implant treatment is performed under local anesthesia. Sedation (a sleep-like state) can also be applied depending on the patient's preference. There is no pain felt during the treatment, and the process is quite comfortable. After the implant is placed, it usually takes about 3 months to fuse with the bone. This period may vary depending on the patient's age and general health condition. If there is insufficient bone, this period may extend up to 6 months if sinus lifting or bone grafting is required. After the fusion is complete, impressions are taken, and prosthetic teeth are made on the implants, allowing the patient to use the implant teeth for a lifetime.
Advantages of Implant Treatment
The biggest advantage of implant treatment is that there is no intervention to the adjacent teeth in case of tooth loss. In traditional bridge treatment, the adjacent teeth need to be cut and reduced. However, in implant treatment, only the missing tooth is replaced with an implant, so the adjacent teeth are not damaged. This treatment restores the patient's chewing function and aesthetics, allowing them to use it like natural teeth.
Is Dental Implant Treatment Difficult?
Dental implant treatment is a completely painless and easy procedure under local anesthesia. The healing process is completed smoothly by using the prescribed medications and maintaining good oral hygiene after the operation.
Will There Be Swelling and Pain After Dental Implant Treatment?
After the operation, slight swelling and discoloration in the face may be expected. Applying a cold compress during the first 24 hours will help ease this process. The rules to be followed after dental implant treatment performed by an expert oral surgeon will be explained to the patient. The recommended painkillers will control the pain that may occur on the first day. Additionally, smoking is not recommended on the first day.
What Are the Advantages of Implant Treatment Compared to Bridge Treatment?
In the case of a single or multiple tooth loss, the adjacent teeth in front of and behind the gap must be cut and reduced in bridge treatment. However, in implant treatment, only the missing tooth is replaced with an implant, without any intervention to the adjacent teeth, thereby preventing damage to them.
What is the Best Implant Brand?
Implant treatment is an ideal solution to meet aesthetic and functional needs in the case of tooth loss. The surface properties, technology, and design of the implants are important factors that affect the success rate. With proper planning and application by an expert oral surgeon, implants can be used for a lifetime with good oral hygiene and regular check-ups.
Does Dental Implant Treatment Affect Daily and Work Life?
Generally, if the procedure is not performed on a large area, you can return to your daily life the day after dental implant treatment and continue with your work and social life.
How Long Does the Implant Treatment Process Take? When Will My Teeth Be Completed?
The duration of implant treatment varies from person to person but typically takes 3 months. During this period, the implants are expected to fuse with the bone, after which porcelain crowns are made. If additional procedures such as bone grafting or sinus lifting have been performed due to insufficient bone thickness or quantity, the waiting period may extend to 6 months.
Is Implant Treatment Applicable to Everyone?
If you do not have a serious systemic disease that is not under control or have not recently undergone radiotherapy or chemotherapy, implant treatment can generally be performed. After an examination by an expert dentist, if sufficient bone quantity is determined or a bone structure can be created with additional procedures, implants can be placed.
Can I Use My Implants for a Lifetime After Implant Treatment?
After implant treatment, implants can be used for a lifetime with good oral hygiene and regular dental care. The lifespan of implants is similar to that of natural teeth.
I Don’t Want to Wait Without Teeth; Can Temporary Teeth or Temporary Prostheses Be Made?
If your bone structure is suitable and the occlusion structure is appropriate, temporary prostheses can be made after implant treatment, allowing you to continue your social and work life.
Can Patients with Removable Dentures Also Receive Implant Treatment?
Even patients with no teeth at all can achieve fixed teeth through implants if they have sufficient bone. If there is not enough bone, additional procedures such as bone grafting or bone powder can be used to create the necessary bone structure before implants are placed. This allows patients to get rid of removable dentures. Especially for patients with missing lower teeth, using removable dentures can be challenging. Implant treatment can help overcome these issues, providing a more comfortable life.
Can I Get Rid of Nausea Caused by Upper Jaw Removable Dentures?
Nausea issues caused by the design of removable upper jaw dentures, which cover the palate, can also be resolved by switching to fixed teeth through implant treatment.
What Are the Costs of Implants?
The cost of implant treatment varies depending on the quality of the implant used. At our clinic, the most well-known and best implant brands globally are used by our expert oral surgeons who have been performing these procedures for many years.