Screws made of titanium placed in the jawbone to restore function and aesthetics in place of lost teeth are called IMPLANTS.
In case of missing one or more teeth, one or more implants are placed in the jawbone. Implants are produced in different sizes and diameters according to the area where they will be placed.
Implants are widely tissue compatible and extremely durable. The appearance and use of implants are very comfortable, their presence in the mouth is not even felt.
When the superstructures are made on the implants and completed, they act as real teeth. Chewing, speaking, laughing functions are restored to the patient.
Implant is the treatment option that is closest to natural teeth. Implants are applied by surgeons or physicians trained in this field under local anesthesia in the office environment.
Advantages of implant treatment: Patients who have lost a single tooth do not have to sacrifice their adjacent teeth for a single tooth restoration, and more aesthetic and functional results occur. Patients who have lost some of their teeth in the lower or upper jaw have to cut their healthy teeth in order to make a bridge. Patients who have lost their teeth completely in the lower or upper jaw and who suffer from hitting or inability to chew properly due to the movement of the prosthesis, and those who have problems with the impairment of taste due to the closing of the palate by the upper jaw prosthesis will get rid of these problems thanks to implant treatment.
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The success of implant treatment depends on the jaw structure and the adequacy of the jawbone. In patients with insufficient bone density, artificial bone powder is applied to the areas with low density and implant operations are performed.
Although there is no upper age limit for implant treatments, implant treatment can be applied to all patients over the age of 18, that is, who have completed bone development.
In addition, people with uncontrolled diabetes, blood pressure, blood clotting problems and severe heart disease are not operated on without the permission of their physicians before implant operations.
Implant-supported prostheses are of course renewable. During the renewal period, previously made implants (screw part) remain in the mouth, only the prostheses made on the implant are renewed. Implant-supported prostheses have a lifetime like other prostheses. You can extend the life of your prostheses by taking care of your denture care and oral hygiene.
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You should brush your prostheses correctly at least 2 times a day. You can get information about effective brushing techniques from your doctor. It is beneficial to use an interdental brush or dental floss to remove the food residues accumulated around the teeth and around your implant. You can use oral rinse or mouthwash to maintain oral hygiene.
The duration of the operation to place the implant in the mouth varies according to the number of implants, but the placement time of an implant is approximately 15-20 minutes. 1-1.5 hours are required for multiple implant applications.