What is a dental implant?
Dental implants have emerged as the best long-term solution when you are missing one or more teeth, including the loss of all teeth in a jaw. The term “implant” is usually used to refer to the three parts of the system; the crown, which is the visible upper part of the implant; the abutment, which is the connection between the screw and the crown; and the screw, which is embedded in the bone. Since 4-8 screws are sufficient to hold all crowns in a jaw, the number of screws required is normally less than the number of crowns. Since dental implants are usually made of titanium, they provide biological compatibility with the body. This treatment provides a longer-lasting and healthier result and a more natural appearance compared to traditional bridges and removable dentures. It is a recommended successful treatment option because it both replaces missing teeth and stops jaw bone loss.
How to proceed to the dental implant application stages?
Before starting implant treatment, a detailed analysis of the patient’s general condition should be made. A careful analysis can determine the most important aspect of the entire implant-prosthesis process, which is; It will help both the doctor and the patient to plan collaboratively. The treatment plan primarily includes determining the number of dental implants and crowns.
When patients first contact us, they will have detailed information about the treatment, process and cost after the examination. When they decide to have implants; they will receive the best treatment service suitable for them within a certain procedure.
Who is suitable for implant treatment?
Several factors determine whether a patient is suitable for implants and the following steps should be taken:
Dental examination: The general condition of the oral cavity, the jawbone structure, whether there is bruxism or gum disease are determined. Most of the time, before starting any dental implant treatment, it is necessary to clean the teeth, treat gum diseases if any, and remove caries lesions and provide oral hygiene before the procedure.
3D Cone beam CT (computed tomography) analysis: If a CBCT image shows that the patient has sufficient jawbone for dental implants, then the implant can be easily applied. However, if there is not enough bone according to CBCT, the treatment plan needs to be changed and bone grafting needs to be done, which is a more ideal treatment but also means extra cost.