IMPLANT TREATMENT
Implants
are artificial tooth roots placed in the jawbone to support dentures.
Fixed or removable prostheses made on these long-lasting artificial
roots, which replace missing teeth and can be used throughout life,
fulfill the patient's chewing function and aesthetics.
In
what cases is implant treatment applied?
- In the lower and upper jaws where there are no teeth, and in cases where the patient cannot use the full prosthesis as a result of excessive bone resorption, the prosthesis is placed on the implants to increase retention.bridge can be made
- on several implants instead of a removable partial denture .
- In long toothless gaps, the long bodies of the bridges pose a problem. The support and durability of long bridges can be increased with one or more implants applied to the toothless area.
- In case of loss of a single tooth, a single implant can be placed in place of the missing tooth and a single crown can be made on it, without the need to reduce the teeth on both sides of the missing tooth.
What
should be considered before getting a dental implant?
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,
the jawbone in the area where the implant is planned to be placed
must have a height and width that will accept this implant
screw .
The
quality of the bone is also one of the factors affecting implant
success. In addition, the
gums must
be completely healthy before the treatment and as long as the implant
remains in the mouth .
One
of the most important factors in implant application and affecting
success is bone structure. The person must have bone tissue suitable
for the implant. Bone tissue should be identified and then implant
planning should be done. A clinical
and radiological examination must be performed before
implant application .
There
is no upper age limit for an implant if the person's bone structure
and general health condition are suitable. Health is a much more
important factor than age. . Implant
application is
not preferred only in very young patients whose bone development has
not yet been completed.
Implant
duration may vary depending on the number of teeth to be made. Today,
with the developing technology, treatments can be completed in a very
short time. The pain after implant placement is no different from the
pain felt after 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 the
implants. During implant application, general or local
anesthesia can
be used depending on the patient's preference.
implant
treatment and
as long as the implant remains in the mouth, the gums must be
healthy. In order to ensure complete osteointegration of implants
with the bone, the loads on the implant should be minimized during
the first 3-6 months of the healing period.
Smoking,
especially during early recovery, can increase the
risk of infection .
For this reason, smoking is not recommended.
The
lifespan of implants depends on many factors. Implants can be used
for a lifetime as long as the patient maintains his/her health by
providing general
oral and dental care . For
the life of the implant, it is necessary to brush your teeth
correctly twice
a day and
use dental floss and mouthwash regularly.