Dental Implants

What is an implant?

An implant is a material placed in the jawbone. The purpose of the implant is to fuse with the patient’s jaw a certain time after it is placed and to act as an artificial tooth root. An implant consists of three parts: first, the screw that is placed in the jawbone and acts as an artificial root; the connecting piece (abutment) placed on the end of the screw; and, at the top, the prosthesis that acts as the tooth.

How is an implant done?

Since most people who have implants do not research the answer to the question of how an implant is done before implant treatment, they are afraid of the treatment and hesitate to have it. However, people who receive detailed information about the treatment process and learn the steps of the implant treatment process by consulting an expert begin to approach the treatment much more calmly and positively.

Implant treatment consists of several stages: placing the implant in the jawbone, the osseointegration process and fitting the crown.

Stage 1: The first stage is placing the implant screw in place of the missing tooth. First, anaesthesia is applied to the mouth, and then the gum over the bone is opened to reach the jawbone. With the help of a special drill, the space where the implant screw will be placed is prepared. An implant whose diameter and length have been determined in advance is placed in this space, and the opened gum is closed. After the implant is placed, the second stage can begin. The duration of this procedure varies depending on the number of implants to be placed.

Stage 2: The second stage is called osseointegration. This concept means that the implant and the jawbone recognise each other and fuse, and, so to speak, that the jawbone “accepts” the implant. During this process, a temporary cap called a cover screw is placed on the implant. Throughout the process, it is very important to care for the teeth correctly, to be especially gentle with the implant area and to avoid blows or trauma. Once osseointegration is complete, the implant is ready for the crown to be placed on it.

Stage 3: The third and final stage is making the prosthesis on the implant screw or screws. Of course, this prosthesis, produced in a laboratory environment, will be designed entirely according to the patient’s mouth structure and the size of the missing tooth gap. The prosthesis to be made on the implant can be planned as removable or fixed. If it is planned as fixed, one crown is produced for single-tooth implants, and more than one for multiple implant treatments. Before the crown is fitted, a healing cap is placed to shape the gum, and then the part that will act as the abutment on which the prosthesis will sit is placed, and the prosthesis is made on it. With this, the implant treatment is completed.

What are the advantages of implants?

The benefits of implant treatment are considerable and numerous, especially when compared with alternative treatments for missing teeth. The most widely known and emphasised benefits of implant treatment are as follows:

• Implants do not bring extra hassles such as putting in, taking out, replacing or cleaning, as with dentures.
• From the moment it is placed, an implant tooth takes on a comprehensive role as part of the mouth.
• Implants, which do not move in the mouth, create a comfortable feeling in the mouth.
• Caring for implants is effortless and easy. All you need to do to keep them clean is to include them in the oral and dental care routines you apply to your other teeth.
• Since it is designed to match the natural tooth structure exactly, an implant does not create any physical weight or discomfort for the patient.
• Because it fills the gaps in the mouth, it increases the patient’s self-confidence and allows them to smile more confidently and happily.
• An implant contributes significantly and positively not only to smiling, but also to the functions of speaking and eating.
• When an implant will support the fixed prosthesis to be placed, there is no need for preparation, that is, reduction, of the teeth; so compared with the tooth-supported bridge option, we preserve the neighbouring tooth tissues.

What should be considered after implant treatment?

• During treatment, while the implant is without a crown, that is, in stage 2 (the fusion period), no pressure should be applied to the area and it should not receive any blows.
• After implant treatment is completed, oral and dental care should be done regularly, the teeth should be brushed at least twice a day and dental floss should be used.
• The dentist’s instructions must be followed to the letter before, after and throughout the treatment.
• It should not be forgotten that a properly cared-for implant will serve longer than a neglected one.
• For a few days after the implant is placed, mostly liquid and soft foods should be consumed, and sticky or hard foods should be avoided.

What are the types of implants?

If we look at the materials used in implant treatment, it is possible to say that most implant screws are made of titanium. Titanium is one of the preferred metals used in most oral and dental treatments, especially because of its durability and quality. The crown to be placed on the implant screw, although it is mostly preferred as porcelain, can be made from different materials in special cases.

What are the implant brands?

With developing technologies, we can come across many implant brands today. Many countries can produce their own implants. However, if the implant is of poor quality, it can cause problems for the patient after it is placed. For this reason, implant brands should be researched well and the application should be carried out accordingly. When choosing an implant system, clinical reliability and suitability for the patient’s case should be considered, not price alone. It is important to follow the advice of your dentist, who follows the studies carried out on this subject and will choose the materials accordingly. Our clinic is meticulous in this regard and selects implant brands based on scientific data.

Implant prices

According to the law, we cannot give prices on our website. However, dear patients, when researching prices, please pay attention to the following points.

• Is the price given to you the price of the implant screw only, or does it include the crown?
• Are the dentist’s fee, X-ray fee, etc. included in the price?
• We recommend that you learn the exact name of the brand, not just the name of the country.
• Be sure to research the dentist’s experience in implant treatment.