“Implant: It is called an artificial tooth root that is placed in the jawbone of a person in order to restore the function and appearance of teeth lost for any reason, and is made using materials suitable for the person’s body.”
Implants, commonly known as screw teeth, screw teeth or false teeth, are in the shape of screws, similar to the roots of our teeth. They are made of titanium or zirconium. Although they are generally in the shape of screws, since it is very important for them to hold tightly to the bone tissue, those with larger groove systems have recently come to the fore.
If you ask me; the most important development in dentistry in the last 50 years is implants.
I would like to draw your attention to some points that we should pay attention to in treatment. First; when our tooth is to be extracted for any reason, whether it is due to decay or periodontal problem (gingivitis), if there is no acute inflammation in the tooth; we prefer to extract the tooth and replace it with an implant in the same session.
The reason is this: there will be bone loss in the area where the tooth is extracted. Especially if an implant is not placed for a long time, this will cause an aesthetic problem. This situation is of great importance especially in the front group teeth.
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It is important to place an implant in the area where the tooth was extracted as soon as possible.
If there is an acute infection; in such cases, it is necessary to wait for the bone tissue to heal and then treatment should be done.
Dental implant treatment is a proven treatment method. It can be done to everyone, provided that our general health is good. The success rate of these treatments is quite high, such as 97-98%, almost 100%.
However, in some exceptional cases, especially in patients with Paget’s disease, such as those that involve bone tissue and connective tissue, such as those who have received high doses of radiation for treatment purposes, and another issue, in patients with very high blood sugar levels, the risk of failure is high. Patients may still want it. This risk should be explained to them clearly.
The dentist must definitely have knowledge and experience regarding implants.
We will ask our doctor openly. Just like we don’t go to a general practitioner and have heart surgery, we will also ask the dentist, does he have experience before this? Does he have any work or knowledge on this subject? We have doctors who will say that he can do it with a 2-hour course he took on the weekend. Be careful, this issue is very important.
Who Can Have an Implant
Implant application, which has the highest success in dental treatment, is recommended to patients after the necessary tests are done. For those who ask the question of who can have an implant, it is applied to people who do not pose a risk, except for patients with diabetes, heart disease and dialysis. Patients with such conditions can also benefit from the treatment if deemed appropriate after the tests. People who can easily apply the treatment are those who do not have conditions such as tooth inflammation.
For those who wonder who can have an implant, implants are made of materials that do not cause side effects on the tooth structure and the human body. The tooth and jaw structure of the patient who wants to benefit from the treatment is checked. The jawbone must have a structure that can accept the width and thickness of the implant screw. All patients with dental problems who are in good health can benefit from implant treatment. It is a recommended application for people who have lost all their teeth because it prevents osteoporosis. Patients who have lost a single tooth can also apply for implant treatment. The number of people who prefer the application is increasing day by day due to its full adaptation to the tooth structure and the fact that patients with dentures do not experience problems such as chewing in implant treatment.
In addition, it is very important for patients who will have implants to have completed their jaw development.
For women: at least 18 years old
For men: at least 20 years old
This is necessary for a successful operation.
What is the Doctor’s Implant Experience?
We hear many problems such as jaw bone erosion and dislocation from the sinus, our doctor will be good in order not to encounter irreparable situations.
Another important point: the material is good. Nowadays, implants are made everywhere. It has almost become what is called under the counter.
We can think of the applications of this important treatment as minor surgical interventions, but if we do not take precautions, if it is not done in a sterile environment, there are all kinds of risks. It should be done with maximum care for hygiene.
If we simplify the implant application by saying it is like hammering a nail into a wall, anything can happen to us. Why? Because even hammering a nail has its own etiquette and skill.