What is Dental Implant?

What is Dental Implant?

Dental implants are artificial tooth roots made of titanium, in screw or root form, which are placed in the jawbone to replace the lost tooth and imitate tooth roots.
The dental implant provides biological compatibility with the body thanks to its titanium compounds. Since the teeth in front of, behind and opposite the missing tooth in the mouth cover the missing tooth area over time, a dental implant must be applied. This application is a recommended successful treatment option as it replaces tooth losses and stops the jaw bone melting. With the dental implant, a longer lasting and healthy result is obtained compared to traditional bridges and total prostheses, and a more natural appearance is obtained.

How is Surgical Implant Application performed?

Surgical implant application, which is one of the methods used in eliminating tooth deficiencies and gaining the old aesthetic appearance and function of the teeth, is performed under local anesthesia without causing the patient to feel pain. In the first stage of the application, the bone density of the patient is measured and the tooth structure is examined. If the bone density and amount are not suitable for the implant, the area is expected to ossify by applying a bone graft. After ossification occurs, implant tooth placement is started. In order for the prosthesis stage to begin, the implant needs to union with the jawbone. After the implants are surgically placed in the jawbone, many patients can return to their social life on the same day. Generally, it is left to recover for 2-4 months, if it is not sufficient, this period is extended. After the recovery period, with a second surgical procedure, the implant is opened and healing caps that shape the gingiva are fixed. These caps are necessary to provide the tooth to be prosthetic seem like it comes out of the gingiva. It is fixed for 7-10 days. In the next stage, prosthesis is performed. After dental implant procedure, the patient has stronger and healthier teeth than before.