Dental implant is artificial tooth roots prepared by using titanium metal, which is the most compatible compound with the human body, to replace the missing tooth. Implants placed in the jawbone performs functions such as chewing and crushing. It also creates a beautiful aesthetic image.
What is Dental Implant?
Individuals can lose their teeth for various reasons. Missing tooth creates many problems for reasons such as health and aesthetics. Artificial teeth are made to replace missing teeth with implants. The aim of implant treatment is to create usable teeth on the jawbone.
Implants are used for the construction of fixed or removable prostheses when the bone tissue is suitable and sufficient. If the patient’s bone density and suitability are not sufficient, intraoral bone formation can be performed without any procedure. This process is called bone grafting. It is performed to regain the missing part of the lower or upper jawbone. Purpose of this is to re-strengthen and repair weak bone tissue.
Features of Dental Implant
Implant teeth are teeth suitable for natural tooth structure after tooth loss and extraction. Single tooth implant, full mouth implant, part of the mouth can be implanted. The main features of the dental implant are as follows;
- With the implant tooth, all functions such as eating, drinking, chewing and tearing can be done easily.
- Bone loss is prevented.
- Oral hygiene is provided.
- Speech integrity is ensured. There is no difficulty in speaking due to missing teeth.
- Mouth and facial structure are preserved.
- Elimination of loss of soft tissues and wear problems in time due to tooth loss
- It is durable, used for many years.
Why is Dental Implant Treatment Important?
Patients with tooth loss are considered as an aesthetic problem at first. However, tooth loss brings many problems in terms of oral and dental health. With the awareness of oral and dental care, it is necessary to start implant treatment in order to eliminate tooth loss. With implant treatment, long-lasting teeth close to natural teeth are obtained.
In some cases, people can lose their teeth at a young age. With Implant treatment at a young age people can regain their oral health and aesthetic smile.
Does Implant Treatment Cause Pain?
Implant treatment is performed under local anesthesia in the clinic. The procedure is completed without the patient feeling any pain or pain during the implant treatment. After the procedure, the patient should follow the recommendations of the dentist. After the implant procedure, the patient can easily continue his/her daily life. After the procedure, a pain may occur that can last for one or two days. In this case, relief can be achieved with painkillers given by the dentist.
How is Dental Implant Treatment Performed?
The implant can be made to replace previously lost teeth, or it can be placed immediately after tooth extraction if there is no infection or inflammation. In implant treatment, an examination is made and x-rays are taken. Measurements of the jaw bones and teeth are taken. There are two options for the placement of dental implants. In the one-step procedure, a temporary cap is attached after the implant is placed.
In the second stage, after the dental implant, it is covered with the gum and the healing process begins. In these two stages, a temporary bridge is placed. The duration of implant tooth placement is approximately three months, and a healing process is expected.
