Implant

The treatment process depends on the type of screw to be used and the condition of the jawbone. In addition, each patient's treatment process varies according to their individual needs and circumstances. Treatment usually requires two or three appointments. The first appointment is a consultation and the second appointment is usually a surgery appointment. The dentist decides on the number of subsequent appointments. At the first appointment, the oral surgeon assesses the patient's condition and determines the treatment plan together with the patient. The surgeon can also review the patient's oral health status and perform three-dimensional scans. 

If the patient does not have any chronic health problems or allergies to medications that interfere with healing and if their general health is under control, this treatment can be easily applied. In addition, it can be applied to anyone with one or more missing teeth, a fully grown jawbone, enough bone to fix the screws and healthy oral tissues. 

Patients who smoke too much or have chronic conditions that are difficult to control, such as diabetes or heart disease, may not be suitable for implant dental treatment. Your dentist will decide whether the implant method is suitable for you. 

This treatment can be completed in a longer time than conventional prosthesis treatments. Despite the longer treatment time, implant treatment gives better results. The treatment process is divided into two as surgery and prosthesis. Thanks to advances in technology, the duration of surgical treatment has shortened to 6 weeks. However, if sinus lifting or bone grafting procedures are needed in the treatment, this period is prolonged. The prosthesis part of the treatment proceeds similarly to classical prosthesis treatment.

• The first step in this process is the development of a personalized treatment plan. The plan is tailored to specific needs. The plan needs to be prepared by a team of specially trained and expert professionals in oral surgery and restorative dentistry. This team approach ensures coordinated care based on the implant option that is best for you.
• The implant must be made of pure titanium material.
• It has a patented and successful brand.
• A sterile examination and surgical procedure environment is required.
• It is of great importance that the jawbone is compatible with the implant.

As long as proper attention is paid to dental hygiene, the life of the implant is between 25 and 30 years on average. Even lifelong use may be possible. If the implant is desired to be long-lasting, some points should be considered. Oral hygiene should be given extra importance after treatment. An interdental brush should be used for cleaning the teeth. Dental floss should be preferred to get the best results in oral hygiene.

Local anesthesia is applied during the procedure and the patient does not feel any pain. In some cases, if the individual is afraid of the procedure, the surgical procedure is performed under general anesthesia. With adequate care and regular use of medication, the patient can recover very comfortably after the operation. Many patients state that the pain experienced after the operation is less than the pain experienced after tooth extraction. There is mild pain for a few days after the procedure. However, you can get rid of this pain with simple painkillers. Very few patients experience swelling and pain after the treatment. People continue their normal lives a few days after the treatment.

Nutrition should not be started immediately after the procedure. You should wait at least 2 hours to eat. In fact, for the first 24 hours, warm and soft foods should be consumed instead of solid, very hot and cold foods.  

It has no harmful effects on health. Applying a cold compress near the area where the procedure was performed for the first 12 hours after surgery helps to minimize swelling and pain complaints.

Today, it is an alternative that provides the closest appearance and use to real teeth. It is more functional and aesthetic than conventional dentures and dental bridges. Since the titanium in the implants fuses with the jawbone, it does not slip and does not make noise. In addition, it does not cause bone damage as in fixed bridges or prostheses and does not decay like natural teeth.