Dental Implant

An implant is an inanimate, titanium substances that is placed into the body, typically to replace a missing body part or to help support a damaged body part.

Implant refers to inanimate substances placed into living tissues within the body. Dental implants are generally titanium-based screw or root-shaped structures that are placed in the slot opened in the jaw bones to restore the function and aesthetics of one or more missing teeth. Compared to classical bridge prostheses, the fact that no teeth next to the area are touched is one of the most important advantages that implants offer us. Additionally, as osteointegration (ossification) occurs around the implant in the jawbone, bone resorption is almost eliminated.

Although the process of placing screws in the jawbone may sound scary, the procedure is performed with a classic tooth extraction anesthesia. While it can be done after recovery after tooth extraction, implant applications have become quite common in the same session as tooth extraction. After the waiting period, the upper structure is completed and the integrity of the mouth is ensured in terms of aesthetics and function.

What preparations are typically undertaken prior to dental implant?

Before implant treatment, the x-ray (panoramic x-ray) image of our patients and, the tomography image(if necessary) are examined and the bone structure and amount are evaluated. The areas where the implants will be placed are determined before the operation. If necessary, the planning of graft applications (autograft, artificial graft), that is, adding bone powder or elevating the sinus floor, is determined. In addition, as a result of the physical intraoral examination, the material of the teeth to be used as superstructure (zirconium, metal supported) and the superstructure system (screw, cement) are decided.

How long does the implant operation take?

Different reasons such as the size of the procedure to be performed, the position of the application area, whether there will be immediate loading after the extraction or whether the implant will be placed in a previously shaped area, whether a procedure will be performed on the surrounding tissues (e.g. sinus floor elevation) affect the operation time. Therefore, it would not be correct to set a specific time.

Is facial swelling or bruising expected after the dental implant procedure? Will there be pain following the dental implant placement?

A person's body resistance and pain threshold are significantly effective. However, to give an example, if the bone is hit even when we hit our arm or leg, there may be some swelling and bruising. Therefore some swelling may also occur after the implant operation. For this reason, we recommend applying cold compresses to our patients for two days after the operation. Pain may occur after the operation, but we aim to spend the post-operative period in the most comfortable way with medial support.

When is the superstructure typically applied to dental implants

The appropriate time is determined in line with the options offered to us by various implant companies. After waiting approximately 2-4 days, after the control film, the superstructure construction phase begins. However, there are also implant systems that allow immediate superstructure application.

Are implants guaranteed?

Within the scope of the warranty conditions determined by each company, implants offer a 10-year to lifetime warranty.