Implants, nowadays are the best alternative to the natural teeth in terms of functionality. Implants provide a better speech and chewing function than traditional coatings and prostheses while bringing a natural look to your face. Today, it is come out that implant will be the most studied form of dental treatment in the 21st century. When applied with the correct diagnosis, sufficient knowledge, experience and equipment, implant is a form of treatment that can give successful results for patients and dentists. Briefly, implant is an artificial tooth root that is placed in the jaw bone and made of suitable material in order to take over the function and aesthetics of the missing teeth.
Are there types of implants?
Yes. Different types of implants were produced after serial use.
However, the most commonly used ones are endosteal implants which are usually shaped like small screws and are placed in the jawbone.
Can each patient be treated with implants?
Implant screws are structures that have a specific thickness and width. Therefore, in the region where the implant is intended to be placed, the jaw bone must have a height and width to accept this implant screw. The quality of the existing bone also determines how quickly a prosthesis will be made on the implant. As long as the patient's general health condition is good, there is no upper age limit to restraint implant treatment, but it may not be preferred to apply it to very young patients whose bone development is ongoing.
Will I feel pain when implants are placing ?
No, if appropriate anesthesia methods are applied. During the operation, general or local anesthesia can be used according to patient preference. Generally, the pain that can be felt in the evening when the implant is placed can be removed with simple painkillers. Many patients state that this pain does not differ from the pain felt after normal tooth extraction. In cases where the treatment is completed without problems, you will be comfortable enough not to even feel the presence of implants.
Can my prostheses be inserted immediately after the implants are inserted?
However, your dentist can insert a temporary prosthesis to provide your dental functions during the treatment process.
Does the cleaning of the implants important?
Yes. It is very important. After the completion of the implant treatment, the patient should clean his new teeth (restorations) regularly and thoroughly, as recommended by the dentists. A dental hygienist can also advise on the care and maintenance of restorations and natural teeth. Regular visits to your dentist are very important, so the health of the soft tissue, bone levels and the integrity of the restoration can be reviewed.
How does a prosthesis place on the implants?
Prostheses to be placed on implants can be different types depending on the characteristics of the cases. This means that they can be removed by the patient for easy cleaning, but can also be planned to be removed by the dentist. Both plans have advantages and disadvantages, and your dentist will express you the design that is right for you before your treatment initiates.
Does "implant" necessity for each missing tooth?
No. If the number of missing teeth is more than 1, a single implant can take over instead of 2 or 3 teeth depending on the area to be implanted
What happens if the implant screw does not integrate with the bone ?
If the correct implant and method used, such a possibility is almost non existent. This type of failure usually occurs within the first 6 months after the surgical operation. In such a case, the implant should be removed from its place with a process as easy as tooth extraction. Following the healing of the bone in this region, a new implant can be placed or one of the classical type prostheses can be preferred. However, in cases where more than 2 implants are placed, the remaining implants are sufficient to serve by redesigning the prosthesis.
What are the risks that can be observed under the implant treatment?
There is no risk beyond the risks that can be observed in all surgical or intraoral surgical procedures. These may occur as infection and allergy in the early period and in the late period after the completion of the prosthesis, as well as inflammations due to inadequate oral hygiene. Cigarette consumption increases the risk of infection, especially during early recovery.
What are the advantages of dental implants?
a) Patients who have lost all their teeth in the lower jaw and have a denture prosthesis: These patients suffer from constant pain and inadequate chewing due to the movement of the prosthesis. In such patients, implant treatment abolishes all the above complaints and stops the melting of the bone.
b) Patients who have lost all their teeth in the upper jaw and have a denture prosthesis: Although upper prostheses are more stable than lower jaw prostheses, the design of the prosthesis that closes the palate reduces the sense of taste and causes nausea.
c) Patients who have lost some of their teeth in the lower or upper jaw: These patients can be considered as the bad appearance of a moving prosthesis that holds the complaint with hooks, or the need to cut their firm teeth to make a bridge.
d) Patients who have lost one tooth: These are patients who have to sacrifice at least two adjacent teeth for the restoration of a single tooth. Inserting a single implant saves neighbouring teeth, as well as resulting in more functional results.
Are all implants successful?
There are many factors to consider when making an implant placement decision. First of all, the patient must be healthy, the patient must have a healing power. For example, if the patient is an uncontrolled diabetic patient, half-recovery may create complications. Although this disease develops after the placement of the implants is complete, it can lead to complications in the future condition of the implants. In addition, the patient should be examined and the appropriate implant and implant placement method should be carefully selected. In addition to the careful placement of the implants by the dentist, the patient should also receive special attention. Complications can occur if the dentist or patient cannot take care of the implants. In addition, the success of implants is affected in patients who smoke and use excessive alcohol.
What is the expected lifespan of dental Implants?
it has been observed that the implants remained smoothly in the mouth for about thirty years. But the average expectation from implants is shorter than this. The life of the implant depends on many factors. The patient's health and good care of the implants are two of them. As a result, implants can be used for a lifetime. Your dentist will explain many factors that affect their lives and your risks.
Does the elderliness an significant factor in the decision for the implant treatment?
No. Health is more significant factor than age. For example, a person who is in 80s may have less risk than younger patient with health issues. In addition, the elderly need implants possibly more than young people. Because there exists more tooth loss in the elderly.
Is there a risk of implants being rejected by the body?
Implants are made of substances that have no side effects for the organism, and have been undergoing extensive research for years. These are usually metals like titanium, and other similar substances that have never been part of a living organism. There is no possibility for the body to produce antigens against them and reject them as in heart and kidney transplants.
Is there a cancer risk that is resulted from implants ?
In the medical literature, there has not encountered any evidence that implants cause cancer.
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