Dental implant is a screw-shaped, artificial tooth root made of titanium in a laboratory setting. In case of tooth loss, dental implant will be inserted as a new tooth by placing the root in the jaw bone with surgical operation.
Dental implant consists of two parts. First part is the artificial root, which will be embedded in the jaw. It will serve as a solid foundation for the second part, which will be visible from outside and is shaped similar to the natural tooth. In order to ensure that patients won’t experience any discomforts, both parts are made from materials that are tissue compatible.
Dental implant surgery call for local anesthesia and will take around 1 to 2 hours time. Since the permanent prostheses will be placed over the roots after a few weeks, patients will be provided with temporary prostheses beforehand so that they could continue with their social life as usually. However with laser support, many clinics are able to complete this process in a day or two.
Dental implant should be performed only by an experienced surgeon in a full-fledged clinic as this operation has an almost 100% successful rate. Operations carried out in inappropriate conditions may lead to negative outcome. That is why patients are highly recommended to conduct a research on the surgeon and clinic before the operation will take place.
Dental implant is currently replacing all those non-functional options that are used in dental treatment for years such as bridge and denture. It offers the following advantages:
Even though it has many advantages, dental implant may not be suitable for everyone. For a smooth process, patients should have the following features:
The implant and prosthetic forms will be determined by taking the measurements of the missing tooth. Surgeon will give patients information about the result after evaluating patient’s expectations.
In addition to choosing the right surgeon and clinic, patients should consider following reccomendations as well:
Implanted area will be fully healed in 1 to 3 months.While some surgeons prefer to wait for the area to be fully healed before placing the prostheses, some will prefer to immediately complete the treatment.
Patients will experience minor pain and swelling. In this case, patients may take prescribed medicines to reduce their discomfort.
For a comfortable recovery with best results, patients should pay attention to below points:
Dental implant’s cost will depend on the amount of teeth to be treated and the material that will be used. The cost will be determined after the first inspection.
Patients must be at least of 18 years old where bone and tissue development are already completed. There will be no upper age limit for adults. However, individuals with chronic diseases will be evaluated.
The lifespan of dental implants varies with each case. Dental implant lifespan can be affected by proper care along with individual’s alcohol and tobacco consumption habit.
Dental implant operation’s length varies with each case according to the number of teeth to be applied. It is normally completed within 1-3 hours time.
In terms of physical pain, this operation does not differs greatly from other dental treatments. It is safe to assume that the procedure may be painful.
Hospitalization is not needed for dental implant treatment. Patients will be able to return to their daily life immediately after the procedure.
Full recovery for dental implant treatment will take approximately around 1 to 3 weeks period.
Dental implant treatment uses local anesthesia so that patients will not feel any discomfort.
It is very unlikely for the dental implant to be rejected by the body. This is because implants are made from tissue-compatible materials such as titanium or zirconium.
Yes, dental implants can be placed on several teeth at the same time. In reference to patient's desires and needs, it is possible to treat more than one tooth within the same operation period if it will not lead to a health problem.
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