Implant treatment is a treatment applied especially in adults. This treatment cannot be done before the jaw bones and teeth are fully developed. As a result, this treatment method is applied to patients older than 18 years of age.

This treatment is applied as a result of tooth loss. This treatment is the process of placing a dental implant on the screws placed in the jawbone. The screws fixed to the jawbone are durable and do not cause any difficulty to the patient.

What is an implant?

dental implant; They are titanium screws placed in the jawbone instead of missing teeth in the mouth. Missing teeth are filled with dental prostheses suitable for the patient such as crowns and bridges placed on these screws.

How is a dental implant applied?

First of all, the general health status of the patient to be implanted is evaluated and an intraoral examination is performed. The suitability of the existing bone for the implant is evaluated with 3D radiographic images. The length and diameter of the implant are decided by making millimetric measurements on this x-ray. After the pre-planning is done, the procedure is started under local anesthesia. Slots are opened for implants in the jawbone and after the implants are placed in these sockets, the process is terminated by suturing. On average, 1 week after the operation, the sutures are removed and a control examination is performed.

Who Is Implant Treatment Applied to?

As we mentioned above, every patient who has completed the age of 18 and has completed the development of the jawbone has the chance to benefit from implant treatment. In today’s conditions, everyone can benefit from this treatment. Different implant treatment methods have been developed for diabetics, those using blood thinners, and those with osteoporosis.