" It is the surgical placement of artificial roots, usually titanium alloy, in the jawbone in order to restore the missing tooth or teeth to the oral environment."
Implantology is the science that aims to make dental prosthesis on these roots by placing artificial tooth roots (titanium, ceramic, etc.) in the jawbone of patients with one or more missing teeth. In patients who do not have any teeth in the mouth, they can be supported by implants to use their prostheses more comfortably.
Implants eliminate many problems encountered in classical treatments performed by applying crowns, bridges or removable dental prostheses. For example, in the classical bridge method used to eliminate a single tooth deficiency, the intact teeth on both sides of the gap must be cut. This can lead to many problems, which can go up to the loss of the cut teeth in the following years. However, filling this gap with an implant produces much more aesthetic and healthy results and your healthy tooth will not be damaged. However, crown bridge prosthesis may be preferred in cases where it is necessary to renew large and old restorations of adjacent teeth. Get detailed information from your doctor about this.
Implant treatments offer extremely high comfort for our patients who have no teeth and are using total dentures. Depending on the case, 6 or 8 implants are applied to the lower and upper jaws and completely fixed prostheses are made to increase the quality of life of the people. With only two implants, much more stable total prostheses can be made, as well as by increasing the number of implants, completely fixed, highly aesthetic, self-confidence prostheses can be made.
Today, it is accepted that implants will serve for a lifetime. Scientific studies show that the success of implants is 98% today.
The most suitable implant and prosthesis design is made with special programs on computerized tomographic x-rays or standard x-ray images obtained one minute before the operation, and thus the restoration results to be achieved can be evaluated in advance.
As of today, the most discussed subject in implantology is the application of the implants immediately on the day of tooth extraction or the immediate loading of the implant on the day it is placed and advanced applications for aesthetics.
In the presence of bone of appropriate quality, implants can be placed without making any incisions or stitches, fixed prostheses can be placed on the same day, and the waiting period of 2 to 6 months is eliminated.
In dental implantology, cases are evaluated differently in terms of surgery and prosthetics according to their degree of difficulty. Generally speaking, all cases are classified as simple, advanced and complex. Surgically, cases that do not have any bone defect and anatomical formations do not adversely affect the case, and especially those involving the posterior tooth group, can be considered simple.
From a prosthetic point of view, all implantology cases are determined by the degree of difficulty depending on the number and region of tooth deficiencies. For example, posterior single-tooth missing cases are evaluated as simple, anterior single-tooth missing cases are classified as advanced and complex. From this point of view, cases of total edentulism to be rehabilitated with fixed restorations on all arch implants are the most difficult cases of implantology. In such cases, the clinician's knowledge and experience play a major role in success.
1. There is no need to cut adjacent teeth to make teeth or bridges.
2. Tooth deficiencies are eliminated without permanent damage to teeth, gums and jawbones.
3. Lost teeth and melting of the jaw bones with advancing age cause the removable dentures to lose their comfort. Implant application stops osteoporosis and allows the construction of fixed prosthesis. Thus, healthier, more comfortable and fixed prostheses can be made.
4. Fixed prostheses made with implants increase the quality of life.
1. In patients with systemic diseases such as diabetes, heart, blood pressure, rheumatic joint disorders and who use regular medication, the dentist and general physician should discuss implant treatment and decide on the suitability for the patient.
2. Before starting the implant treatment, it should be ensured that the patient pays attention to oral hygiene.
3. With advanced imaging methods, the most anatomically correct bone region for the implant should be determined.
If appropriate implants and methods are used, such a possibility is almost non-existent. This type of failure usually occurs within the first 3 months following the surgical operation. In such a case, the implant should be removed with a process as easy as tooth extraction. Following the healing of the bone in this area, a new implant can be placed, or one of the classical type prostheses can be preferred. However, in cases where more than 2 implants are placed, the remaining implants are sufficient to serve with the redesign of the prosthesis.
Before starting this type of treatment, it is necessary for your own health to get sufficient and correct information. In this regard, our experts have the knowledge to give you all the guidance you need. Implant treatment is a treatment method that increases the quality of life of patients and makes them happy if it is done in the right cases and duly. Since we believe that patients in our country should benefit from such a successful treatment method as in the rest of the world, no fee will be charged for your applications to obtain information about implant treatment. During this examination, it is the most accurate method to examine you by specialist physicians who will place the implants, make the prosthesis and undertake the subsequent periodic gingival care to determine whether you are a suitable patient for treatment. During this examination, information about your general health status will be obtained from you, and if necessary, you may be asked to have some tests done. Various x-ray examinations and models of your mouth may also be required at this stage.
There is no risk beyond the risks that may be encountered in oral or other surgical procedures. These may occur as infections and allergies in the early period, and as inflammations due to inadequate oral hygiene in the late period after the completion of the dentures. Smoking, especially during the early period, increases the risk of infection.
a) Patients who have lost all their teeth in the lower jaw and wear prosthesis: These patients complain of constant pain (knocks) and inability to chew well due to the movement of the prosthesis. This complaint increases over time with the melting of the bone tissue that supports the prosthesis. In such patients, implant treatment not only eliminates all the above complaints, but also stops the bone from resolving.
b) Patients who have lost all their teeth in the upper jaw and have dentures: Although upper dentures are more stable than lower dentures, the design of the prosthesis that covers the palate may reduce the sense of taste and cause nausea.
c) Patients who have lost part of their teeth in the lower or upper jaw: The complaints of these patients can be counted as the ugly appearance of the prosthesis attached with hooks, or the necessity of having their healthy teeth cut in order to make a bridge.
d) Patients who have lost a single tooth: In classical treatment methods, at least two adjacent teeth have to be sacrificed for the restoration of a single tooth. In such cases, by placing a single implant, adjacent teeth are saved and more aesthetic and functional results are achieved.
It can be considered as a disadvantage that it requires surgical procedure compared to classical systems. Apart from this, it is the most ideal treatment for missing teeth in all aspects.
– You gain a better aesthetic appearance
– You gain better function
– You gain better chewing efficiency
– Protects your tissues by preventing bone resorption
– Existing teeth are not damaged while removing missing teeth
– You can have new teeth to replace the lost tooth or teeth
During this examination, the implants are placed in order to determine whether you are a suitable patient for treatment, it is the most accurate method to examine you by specialist physicians who will make the prosthesis and undertake the subsequent periodic gingival care. During this examination, information about your general health status is obtained from you, and if necessary, you may be asked to have some tests done. At this stage, it may also be necessary to obtain various x-ray examinations and models of your mouth.
Today, 99.4% success has been achieved for implant treatment. With the right diagnosis and planning, the treatments applied to the appropriate patients according to the right protocols show high success. In success; It is effective in the oral care and general health of the patient as well as the correct planning and treatment by the physician in the right area.
It has been observed that the implants remain in the mouth for up to thirty years without any problems. The life of the implant depends on many factors. The most important is the general health of the patient and the care of the implants. Implants can be used for a lifetime as long as there are no significant systemic disorders that adversely affect general health and if necessary care is taken.
No. General health is a much more important factor than age. Many patients in their 70s and 80s have a lower surgical risk than those who are younger but have health problems. In addition, the need for implants is higher as tooth loss is more in advanced ages.
Implants are made of materials that do not have any side effects for the organism, and have been subjected to intense research for years. These are substances that have never been part of a living organism. It is not possible for the body to produce antigens against them and reject them as in heart and kidney transplants.
No evidence has been found in the medical literature showing that implants cause cancer.
Although implant application techniques are extremely advanced, failure can occur in very rare cases. Complications that occur during the operation, weak bone structure, and the patient's failure to pay attention to implant care may be factors here. In such cases, operations can be performed to eliminate the problem first, or the implant can be removed and the process repeated. Remember, the patient has as much a role as the physician in the success of the implant. Oral health and cleaning should never be neglected in implanted mouths.
This period; it depends on your situation, your needs and the action to be taken. The implant operation may take between 10 minutes and an hour and a half depending on the condition of the bone and the number of implants to be made. All implants can be placed in a single operation or can be divided into several sessions. These are determined by your wishes, your health status and your doctor's planning. After the implant is placed in the bone, it is waited for 2-4 months for healing and at the end of this period, the prosthesis stage is started.
We generally recommend rest on the day of surgery followed by a day or two. There may be swelling, pain and bruising at the surgery site. These pass in a few days. You may have mild pain on the day of surgery, it is sufficient to use painkillers for these. Most of the time, one day off after the implant operation is sufficient, or you may not take leave by organizing your operation on the weekend.