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Dental Implant Treatment
Dental implants are artificial tooth roots, usually made of titanium or titanium compounds, to replace missing teeth in the mouth.
If there is osteoporosis in the body, does it mean that there is osteoporosis in the mouth?
Osteoporosis in the body and osteoporosis in the mouth are different health problems. Even if there is a high rate of bone resorption in the body, there may be a very good bone structure in the mouth, and the bone density level may be insufficient due to a gum disease in the mouth, although the body's bone health is well.
Do implants have disadvantages?
Since the materials are produced with high technology and many brands used are imported, the cost is higher than usual prostheses. Another disadvantage is that the waiting period for surgery can sometimes be a little longer, especially in patients with dental bone loss. However, in today's technology, immediate placement protocols have become applicable in more patients.
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How is implant treatment done, what processes does it involve?
The application of implants is a very simple and painless application today. First, the area is anesthetized with local anesthesia, a hole is prepared in the bone where the implant will be placed, and the implant is placed. After the implant is placed, the screws that will remain on the implant during the healing period are placed and the recovery period is waited.
In order for dental implants to remain healthy against the pressures caused by chewing, it is necessary for them to fully unite with the jawbone. This period varies according to the type of operation, the region of the mouth, age and health status of the patient. After the operation, a period of at least 5 weeks and a maximum of 3 months is required for the construction of permanent prostheses. In case of bone loss, the waiting period may be longer for implants placed in newly formed areas. Afterwards, impressions are taken and the planned prosthesis is attached.
How durable are they?
The most important factor that determines the duration of use of an implant placed in the patient's mouth is the patient's daily care. Like all patients, patients with implants should consult a dentist every 6 months and have their teeth cleaned. If a problem is detected during these follow-ups, it can be prevented from progressing by early intervention.
Is the brand of the implant an important factor in the treatment?
As an implant brand, it is beneficial to choose implant systems that attach importance to R&D studies, have been successful in the long term, have no problems with technical support, and offer sufficient options for prosthetic upper structure. However, the success of the implant application is also related to the patient's healing potential, smoking, oral hygiene status, the presence of systemic diseases such as diabetes, and the surgical skill of the physician.
Is dental implant an expensive treatment method?
The titanium used in the implant is a very advanced industrial product obtained with 99.9% purity. That's why entry prices are high. The high or low cost of implant treatment depends on the brand of the implant applied and the auxiliary surgical materials used during the procedure. But both reliable and more economical implant brands are increasing in the market. Reasons for this are increasing number of implant brands and ability to operate this treatment for years now.