What is Implant Treatment?
Implant treatment is a dental treatment method in which artificial teeth supported by titanium screws are placed instead of missing teeth. Implants replace natural tooth roots and prosthetic teeth are attached to them. This method provides the most effective treatment of missing teeth both aesthetically and functionally. Titanium is a material that is well tolerated by the body and biologically compatible with bone, which makes implants safe and long-lasting.
Who is it applied to?
Individuals Experiencing Tooth Loss: Tooth loss can occur for a variety of reasons. Conditions such as dental caries, periodontal diseases, trauma can lead to tooth loss. Implants are an excellent solution to replace lost teeth in such cases.
People with Healthy Jaw Bone: Implant treatment is successful in people with a sufficient amount of jawbone. In cases where the jawbone is not sufficient, additional treatments such as bone grafting may be required.
People with Good General Health Status: People whose systemic diseases (diabetes, heart diseases, etc.) are under control are suitable candidates for implant treatment.
Those with Suitable Gum Health: Implant treatment is more successful in people with healthy gums.
People who cannot or do not want to use dentures: Implants are an ideal option for people who are uncomfortable or aesthetically unsatisfied with traditional dentures.
Stages of Implant Treatment:
Examination and Planning: In the first stage, the dentist evaluates the patient's mouth and jaw structure. The jaw bone is examined with imaging methods such as X-ray and tomography and the areas to be implanted are determined.
Surgical Intervention: The implants are placed in the jawbone under local anaesthesia. This procedure is usually painless and minimally invasive. The implants are allowed to fuse with the jawbone for several months.
Healing Process: After the integration of the implants into the bone is completed, temporary or permanent prostheses are placed on it. This process may vary depending on the patient's healing condition.
Prosthesis Placement: In the final stage, permanent dentures are placed on the implants. These prostheses are designed to be compatible with the patient's natural teeth and an aesthetically satisfying result is obtained.
Advantages of Implant Treatment:
Natural Appearance: Implants are artificial teeth with the closest appearance to natural teeth.
Long Lasting Solution: With good care, implants can be used for a lifetime.
Comfort and Confidence: Since implants are fixed, unlike prostheses, they do not move and are comfortable to use.
Prevents Bone Loss: Prevents melting of the jaw bone after tooth loss.