- In the presence of diabetes and chronic cardiovascular diseases that affect recovery.
- In young patients with incomplete bone development.
- In pregnant women.
- People who smoke (smoking suppresses healing in the mouth and may cause a decrease in the success of the implant).
- In alcohol or drug addicts.
- In people who have received high doses of radiotherapy to the head and neck region.
- In people with chronic diseases such as high blood pressure, connective tissue diseases, haemophilia and significant immune system deficiencies.
- Individuals using corticosteroids or immunosuppressive drugs. Implant application in these patient groups is risky and may result in failure. However, depending on the degree and severity of their disease, implant placement may be possible. The final decision on this matter belongs to the dentist.
The purpose of the first examination is to determine whether the area where you have missing teeth is suitable for implantation. After receiving detailed information about your systemic health, your oral examination is performed. Modelling is done by taking panoramic radiography or three-dimensional images (tomography) from the relevant regions. The suitability of your situation for implant application and which type of implant may be placed will be decided.
Imaging is very important before implant treatment. Since three-dimensional imaging methods show the condition of the jaw bones very clearly, tomography is used to determine whether the bone is adequate quality for implant placement. This is essential for successful implant surgery.
• Implant application is a simple and painless application today. First, the area is anesthetized with local anaesthesia and a slot is prepared in the bone where the implant will be placed. The implant is then placed within the bone. After the implant is placed, the screws that will remain on the implant during the healing period are applied and a recovery period follows. In order for dental implants to function properly against the pressures caused by chewing, they must be fully fused with the jawbone. This period varies according to the type of operation, region of the mouth, age and health status of the patient. After the operation, a period between 5 weeks and 3 months is required for the construction of permanent prostheses. In bone deficiency, the waiting time may be longer for implants placed in newly formed bone areas. Afterwards, measurements are taken and the planned prostheses are made.
Implant applications are surgical procedures. The duration may vary depending on the number of implants required and whether additional procedures need be performed first such as those to improve bone quality. However, the most important thing is to apply implants with criteria that will serve the person for a long time, rather than focus on the duration of the procedure.
Since all surgical procedures will be performed with local anaesthesia, you will not feel pain during the procedure. In laser-assisted applications, swelling and pain are usually minimal after the procedure. Painkillers given by your doctor will prevent pain you will feel after the procedure.
If it does not concern a very large area, you can usually go to work the next day and return to your daily life.
After implant surgery, it is important to apply cold compresses to the treated area at regular intervals in line with your doctor's recommendation. This will prevent oedema and swelling. It is also important that you regularly use the medication given to you by your doctor and that low-dose laser application is applied to accelerate healing. During the recovery period, your oral care should also optimal. Poor oral hygiene is one of the leading causes of implant failure. You should visit your dentist at regular intervals during the recovery period.
You should stay away from hot food and drinks for the first few days after the operation. You should consume soft and nutritious foods. After wound healing is completed, there is no restriction on eating and drinking.
Just as we brush our natural teeth regularly, we should also brush the implanted area. You should add routine use of dental floss and interproximal brushes to your maintenance with toothbrush and toothpaste. Thus, reducing the number of bacteria in the mouth. The use of mouthwash can also contribute to improved oral hygiene.
Density, height, and thickness of the bone in the area to be implanted are important. This directly affects the success of the implant. In cases where the bone is not enough, it is necessary to create bone with different techniques (using bone grafts) to increase the amount of bone. For this procedure, sinus lift, block grafting, and horizontal and vertical bone formation in the lower jaw can be performed in the upper posterior region.
Depending on the number of missing teeth, your dentist will decide what kind of temporary prosthesis will be made. If you have too many missing teeth, you can use a temporary removable prosthesis or a fixed prosthesis according to the method applied. It is possible to make fixed temporary teeth instantly by applying the Bredent Fast & Fixed technique in complete edentulism and some partial edentulism.
The most important factor that determines the duration of an implant placed in the patient's mouth is the patient's oral hygiene. Like all patients, patients with implants should consult a dentist every six months and have their teeth cleaned.
Implant treatment can come with increased costs due to the high level of technology, professional skills and imported materials used. It also takes time for the implant to be become fully integrated (fused) within the bone.
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, the quality of the bone in the mouth can be very good. On the other hand, there may also be cases where the quality and level of bone in the mouth is insufficient, and there is a very good bone quality in the body.
Yes, it can be taken. However, implants can create light reflections in the surrounding tissue which may reduce the quality of images taken.
• Current research reveals that surgical placement of root-shaped implants is 98% successful over time. This is 60% in 10-year period in bridge prostheses. Failure of this type of implant usually occurs within the first year after the surgical procedure. Every year after this period, the implant failure rate decreases by 1%. The success of the treatment is related to the patient's healing potential, smoking, oral hygiene, presence of systemic diseases such as diabetes, brand of the implant used, and the surgical skill of the dentist.
Every surgical intervention carries a risk of complications. Bleeding, infection and injuries to nerves, sinus and nasal cavity are among these complications. It is possible to minimize these possibilities with a good examination and radiological control. Three-dimensional imaging methods are effective in reducing complications. In addition, the experience of the physician and the implant system used are also important. For example, the stoppers in some sets prevent the uncontrolled use of tools that open the implant socket.
The titanium used in the implant is a very advanced industrial product obtained with 99.9% purity. Therefore, admission prices to the clinic are high. The high or low cost of implant treatment depends on the implant brand applied and the auxiliary surgical materials used during the procedure.
As an implant brand, it is beneficial to choose implant systems that attach importance to R&D studies, have proven success in the long term, have no problems with technical support, and offer sufficient options for prosthetic superstructure. 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 that may affect the healing, and the surgical skill of the physician.
