Dental Implant

A dental implant can be explained as a screw-shaped artificial tooth root used in the treatment of missing teeth. It is placed into the related area of ​​the jawbone to replace the lost tooth for various reasons. Special dental prostheses are placed on the screw that imitates the natural tooth. It is advantageous in terms of both aesthetics and functionality.

What is a Dental Implant?

Dental implants are artificial tooth roots made of titanium. Titanium material is highly compatible with the body. In this way, there is no tissue incompatibility problem occurs. The artificial implant, which fits perfectly into the non-tooth area, acts as a natural tooth root. These both perform the functions of the natural tooth and correct the problems caused by the missing tooth. Activities such as eating and talking can be done easily. Dental implant prices change according to various reasons.

Factors that are affecting the dental implant costs:

• •  Success of the dentist,
• •  Number of implants,
• •  Type of implantation,
• •  The type of the material to be used,
• •  Different dental problems,
• •  Cosmetic procedures such as dental bleaching.

Pre-Implant Procedure

Consultation and examination are performed before the operation. First, the patient's complaints are listened to, and intraoral X-ray images are taken. The oral anatomy and bone density are examined. The current condition of the natural tooth is checked. If the bone density is not how it is supposed to be, the graft is applied and waiting for the bone formation to be obtained in the relevant region. If there are problems in the adjacent teeth or surrounding gums, they are treated first. If there is misaligned teeth structure, dental braces are applied, if there is a gingival recession, this is treated too. It is determined whether filling and prosthesis are needed. Depending on the procedure to be performed, treatment may need to be continued with different sections such as orthodontics. After the pre-treatment process is completed, the surgery phase begins.

Dental Implant Procedure

During the dental implant operation, titanium screws are placed into the jawbone. After the procedure, a "temporary headgear" can be placed or the gingival space can be closed for a certain period of time. If this will be done, the patient waits till the healing is completed and then temporary headgear is placed. Post-implant recovery takes approximately 2 to 4 months. An intraoral dental bridge is applied and the healing process continues. In order for the prosthetic teeth to be placed, the implant must be fully adapted to the jawbone. After the jawbone heals and the material fuses to the jawbone, temporary headgear is placed. Finally, the patient begins to use their teeth. It is so important to choose an experienced and talented dentist to make the prostheses look natural and aesthetic and for dental material to be placed in the dental without any problems.