Dental implants are a highly successful and modern remedy to replace one or more missing teeth. The treatment has been used since 1960 to restore the natural look and function of the teeth. A dental implant is a screw made of titanium or zirconium which the human body considers to be a part of itself. After it is placed on the jawbone it serves as the root of the tooth.
They are placed under local anesthesia in an operation lasting up to half an hour. Since the surfaces of the implants are subjected to special processes, they form a special bond to the bone and they are mechanically and cellularly attached. It is ideal to wait between 3-6 months for the connection to occur. After the wait, the implant is competed with the porcelain crowns. The patient receives a teeth that can be used a lifetime after the treatment.
After an initial consultation, your implant dentist will provide you with a treatment plan including the estimated amount of time to complete the treatment. Total treatment time depends on your needs, medical and dental history, jawbone condition, and the technique and materials used. The treatment will be completed in 2 visits to Turkey. After the placement of the implants it is ideal to wait 3 to 6 months. In the second visit the porcelain crowns will be placed on the implant to complete the treatment.
In some cases the consistency of the jawbone might be reduced due to the extraction and placing implants might not be possible or healthy. In such cases, Bone Grafting is used to place the implant successfully. And if there isn’t enough room for the implant in the upper jaw, Sinus Lifting is used to open room.
In your first consultation, your dentist will provide you with the required information.