Implants are artificial tooth roots placed in the jawbone and made to support prostheses. Fixed or removable prostheses made on these artificial roots, which are made to replace missing teeth can be used for life, fulfill the chewing function and aesthetics of the patient.

In cases where the patient cannot use the full prostheses as a result of excessive bone resorption in the lower and upper jaws with no teeth, the prostheses is placed on the implanted implants to increase the retention.

If the posterior spot ends without teeth in the loss of large molars, a fixed bridge can be made on several implants instead of a partial prostheses that can be attached and removed to the patients.

The long body of the bridges is a problem in long toothless spaces. The support and durability of long bridges can be increases with one or more implants to be applied to the toothless area.

In the event of the loss of a single tooth, without the need to reduce the teeth on the both sides of the tooth, a single implant can be placed on the missing tooth and a single crown can be made.

An implant is an artificial tooth root placed in the jawbone to restore the function and aesthetics of missing teeth. Implant screws are structures that have a specific thickness and width. For this reason, in the area where the implant is to be placed, the jawbone must have a height and width to accept this implant screw.

The quality of bone is also one of the factors affecting implant success. In addition, the gums must be completely healthy before treatment and as long as the implant remains in the mouth.

Bone structure is one of the most important factors affecting success in implant application. The person must have a suitable bone tissue for the implant. Bone tissue should be detected and then implant planning should be done. Before implant application, clinical and radiological examination must be done.

There is no upper age limit for the implant if the bone structure and general health condition of the person is suitable. Health is a much more important factor than age. Implant application is not only preferred in very young patients whose bone development has not been completed yet.

Implant time may vary depending on the number of teeth to be made. Nowadays, with the developing technology, treatments are completed in a very short time. The pain after the implant placement is not different from the pain after the normal tooth extraction.

In cases where the treatment is completed without any problems, patients are so comfortable that they do not even feel the presence of implants. During the implant application, general or local anesthesia can be used according to the patient’s preference.

The gums must be healthy before implant treatment and as long as the implant remains in the mouth. In order to ensure complete osteointegration of the implants with the bone, the loads on the implant should be minimized during the first 3-6 months, which is the healing period.

Smoking can increase the risk of infection, especially during early recovery. Smoking is not recommended for this.

The lifetime of implants depends on many factors. Implants can be used for a lifetime by providing the patient’s oral and dental care and protecting his/her health. In terms of the life of the implant, it is necessary to brush the teeth twice every day, to use dental floss and mouthwash regularly.

Implants are made of substances that do not have any side effects for the organism and have been subjected to intense research for years. These are usually metals such as titanium and other similar substances that are never part of a living organism. Therefore, it is not possible for the body to produce antigens against them and reject the implant as in heart and kidney transplants.

The experience of the dentist who will apply the implant is very important. Care should be taken to ensure that the dentist is trained and experienced. If an implant decision has been made, a good research should be done on this subject and the right doctor should be found.

• Examination

This stage consists of the general health and dental examinations of the patient. If the general health condition of the patient is suitable for implantation, the dentist decides on the type and length of the implant to be used according to a special x-ray to be taken and the condition of the teeth in the mouth. At this stage, it is very important that the physician who will decide on the implant and the prostheses to be made on the implant is experienced.

• Operation

Placement of the implant is done under local anesthesia. Depending on the number of implants to be applied, the procedure may take between 30-90 minutes.

• Recovery Process

After the implant is placed, a certain time must pass for it to integrate with the bone. This period is between 3-6 months. During the recovery process, a temporary prosthesis is will be made to the patient if necessary. Patients continue to their normal nutrition without putting too much load on the implanted implants. During the recovery period, the doctor applying the implant regularly calls the patient for controls and may request an x-ray again if deemed necessary.

• Placement of Implant’s Upper Structure

Implants generally consist of two parts. The first part is the cylindrical part placed in the jawbone. For prosthesis, there is a second part, which we call the abutment, which is harmonized with the first part in the bone. After the healing period is completed and the first part is wrapped with the completely healthy bone, the upper structure will be placed.

• Making the prosthesis

The size of the upper structure will be taken. The prosthesis will be finished with known methods.

• • What are the benefits of implant application?

  Implant is a solid, comfortable and reliable application. Prostheses made on implants create the most natural structure while replacing real teeth. During the completion of missing teeth, healthy teeth are left untouched. It has a much longer life compared to all prostheses. Normally, the effects of tooth loss will be psychological as well as physiological. The implant, as a special application that replaces the natural tooth, brings the definitive and healthiest solution to all kinds of problems caused by tooth loss.

  • Does the tooth made on the implant look like a natural tooth?

  The implant is placed under the bone and gingiva. For this reason, there is no incompatibility with the teeth made on it. Especially, thanks to the zircon superstructures that have developed in recent years, a complete harmony is achieved even in the aesthetics of the anterior spot.

  • Which situations require implant application?

  Physiologically occurring bone resorption as a result of tooth loss or trauma causes a decrease in the level and volume of the jawbone. This situation prevents the prosthesis to be applied to fully function. As a result, problems in chewing and speaking are inevitable.

  • Can the implant be applied at all ages?

  Yes. Bone development needs to be completed only in young people. This happens until the age of 16-17 for girls and 18 for boys. There is no upper age limit for adults. It can be applied to people of all ages whose general health conditions are suitable. Older people need dental implants more because they lose more teeth and there is melting in their jaw bones.

  • What does the success of the implant depend on?

  For the success of implants, good general health, correct diagnosis and proper cleaning and maintenance of the implant are required. In addition, appropriate surgery and prosthesis must be made by the physician. Also, smoking too much and / or excessive use of alcohol will negatively affect success. Depending on the above factors, implant success can vary between %90 – %100.

  • Which are the situations makes implantation impossible?

  Implantation may be inconvenient due to some physical discomfort and obstacles. These situations can be listed as follows;

  Some heart conditions

  Blood clotting conditions

  Rheumatic diseases

  Diabetes; Situations that are not under control and diabetes is not progressing regularly.

  Unsuitable bone structure in the jaw, insufficient and anatomically risky.

  The patient is not prone to surgical procedures (excessive anxiety, excessive fear)

  Situations where the patient cannot fully clean the mouth after implant.

  • Can implants deny by the body?

  Implants can be made of many materials, but pure titanium or titanium alloys have worked best clinically. The healing of bone and soft tissue around intraosseous implants is a dynamic process, it is affected by many factors. The patient will use the implants for a lifetime if the patient follows the instructions for use recommended by the physician, after the correct indication to the correct patient and correct application.

  • Do dental implants cause cancer?

  There is not even a single example in the world of medicine and dentistry to show that dental implants cause cancer.

  • Is it an expensive treatment?

  Implant applications require a series of complex procedures. Hence, they require a higher expense than routine dental services. In a study conducted on patients whose implant treatments were completed, patients stated that they got the return of their investment and would have do the same thing again if necessary.

  • Could there be any discomfort during and after the operation?

  The operation can be applied with local anesthesia without any pain or discomfort. General anesthesia can also be applied when necessary. After the operation, there may be a slight pain or swelling that can be heard after any tooth extraction. These can be easily removed with painkillers and necessary precautions.

  • How long does the insertion operation and completion of the prothesis take?

  The duration of the surgical procedure can vary from half an hour to a few hours depending on the number of implants to be placed and the patient’s conditions. After the operation, the time for bone and implant’s osseointegration is 2-4 months. Then, prostheses will be placed on these implants with the application that last a few sessions.