What is an implant?

A dental implant is a screw-shaped medical root placed in the jawbone to complete the missing tooth in the mouth. It is possible to place a new tooth on the implant, which is placed in the jawbone and acts as a tooth root. Implants are made of titanium, zirconium and ceramic.

How Is Implant Treatment Performed?

The general health status of the patient is evaluated and the bone structure in the jaw is analyzed in detail with 3D radiographic imaging. The implant of the appropriate length and diameter for the bone structure is placed in the jawbone by surgical operation.

How Long Does the Implant Operation Take?

Depending on the type of implant chosen, the time varies, but it takes an average of 10 minutes to place an implant in the jawbone.

Is There Any Pain During the Implant Operation?

Dental implant is a surgical operation, but there is no pain as it is performed with local or, if necessary, general anesthesia.

Is It Possible to Get New Teeth on the Same Day with Implant Treatment?

In cases where there is sufficient jawbone density, it may be possible to install a new tooth on the same day. Generally, implant treatment is completed in 2 stages. In two-stage treatment, 2 to 5 months are waited for the implant to fuse to the jawbone.

What is All-on-4 Implant?

Patients who are called completely edentulous, that is, have no teeth, can have a dental prosthesis, that is, new teeth, in one day with the All-on-4 technique. In patients with no teeth, 4 implants are placed in the jawbone. Two of them are positioned in the front and two in the back. The angle of the implants in the front is 90 degrees and the ones in the back are 45 degrees. Thus, providing durability and functionality, temporary prostheses are placed on the 4 implants and the patient can use their new teeth on the same day. After 3 months, permanent teeth are inserted.

What is a Seamless Implant?

In the treatment of implants without stitches on the gingiva, planning is made in a special computer program. The intraoral structure is displayed in 3D and the 3D mold is removed from the printer and placed in the patient’s mouth. The implant site is marked. The implant slot is opened to the marked point and the implant is placed. Seamless implant treatment is more comfortable for the patient. The patient returns to his daily life with the temporary prosthesis on the same day. Fixed prostheses are fitted within 2 to 3 months.

What is a Zygomatic Implant?

The zygomatic implant is the implant method applied to the cheekbones. Zygomatic implants placed in the upper jaw with support from the zygoma bones are different in size from conventional implants. Classic implants are between 8 and 12 mm, while the length of zygomatic implants is 30 to 50 mm.
The zygomatic implant is applied to patients who have advanced bone resorption in the upper jaw and cannot be applied bone powder. The zygomatic implant is performed under general anesthesia.

Can Those With Bone Insufficiency Have Implants?

If there is not enough bone tissue in the jaw for the implant, bone powder treatment can be applied. Bone powder application is done with local anesthesia and the implant can be placed after 3 to 4 months.

What are the Advantages of Implant Treatment?

With the implant method, fixed prosthesis can be made for patients who do not have enough support teeth and who use removable prostheses. The disadvantages of bridge treatment, which causes cutting of adjacent teeth, are not experienced in implant treatment. The function of the implant tooth is the same as the natural tooth.

Can Anyone Have Implant Treatment?

Implant treatment can be applied to people aged 18 and over who have completed bone development and have no health problems that may cause surgical complications. The dentist and other physicians should consult with the dentist in order to be able to implant the patients who have diseases called systemic disorders that should be kept under constant control.

Does Implant Operation Affect Daily Life?

As the number of implants to be applied to the patient increases, 1-2 days of listening may be needed, but usually all patients can return to their routines the next day.

Can Implant Treatment Fail?

Implant treatment has been performed for 50 years and the success rate is 98% according to scientific studies. Whether the implant holds or not is in parallel with the skill of the doctor and the patient’s compliance with the health rules.

What Should Be Considered After Implant Treatment?

Teeth cleaning should be done daily without interruption. In addition to the standard toothbrush, it is important to use an interface brush and get a habit of using dental floss.

How Long Is the Life of the Implant?

The dental implant is planned to remain in the jaw for life. The patient’s care for dental hygiene and genetic genetic factors are effective in the permanence of the implant.

Is Implant Brand Important in Treatment?

It is important that the success of the implant brand has been proven and that it can provide a lifetime guarantee for production-related errors.