What You Should Know About Dental Implants
Dental implants are one of the treatment types that can be performed in accordance with the oral structure and health of the person. Implant treatment can be applied to replace teeth that have been lost or have become so unhealthy that they are no longer efficient. The definition of dental implants can be made as a treatment performed by filling the gaps in the mouth with an artificial tooth. Until the implant treatment, it is a priority to save the tooth with filling or root canal treatment.
However, implant applications are preferred if the tooth has decayed to the nerves or if it is no longer able to carry the filling. Loss of teeth in the mouth prevents full chewing. Soft foods such as bread and dough escape into the gaps formed in the mouth. It accumulates in this part and causes decay of the teeth that come into contact with the residues. To prevent this situation, artificial teeth are formed with a dental crown worn on artificial tooth roots. In this way, you can chew food in a healthy way.
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What are Dental Implants?
Dental implants are new artificial teeth obtained with a dental crown placed on root screws placed in the jawbone. Implants, which look like a normal tooth from the outside, are first realized with screws placed in the jawbone and temporary filling application applied on it.
After the jawbone heals and the mouth adapts to the new tooth, the temporary filling is replaced with a permanent coating. Implant is one of the treatments usually used in cases of single tooth loss, when the surrounding teeth are not suitable for a bridge. Dental implant candidates are people whose jaw and palate structure are suitable for the screwing method. An x-ray of the mouth of people with a single tooth gap is taken to determine whether they are suitable for treatment. If the jaw bones and palates are able to support the implant, the treatment is performed on the planned date. Implant application is normally a 10-minute procedure.
The dental implant treatment process covers a period of 3-6 months depending on the healing process of the person. After the healing process is completed, permanent coating is applied. The treatment process is finalized. The important thing is the suitability of the oral structure of the person for the treatment. After the first examination, the applications to be made and additional treatments, if any, are determined. Dental implants have multiple types. However, implants made using titanium material are most common today. These implants facilitate the eating process by distributing the chewing load to the entire jawbone.
Who are Dental Implants Suitable for?
Before dental implants, the patient should be evaluated in terms of both oral health and general health. If your oral structure is suitable for implants, you can plan your treatment process together with your dentist. You may also need to have additional treatments other than implants. In this case, your other treatments will be completed first. Then you can make an appointment for the implant application.
The screwing procedure can be performed on the same day under local anesthesia. If you are taking aspirin or blood thinners for any reason, you should inform your doctor before the procedure. Thus, you can eliminate the risk of excessive bleeding during the procedure by stopping the use of blood thinners before a certain period of time. You should also share the necessary health information with your doctor about any other chronic conditions you may have. If there is a possible risk factor, the procedure may be postponed or implant treatment will not be performed if your health condition does not allow it.
Who are dental implants suitable for? Dental implants are primarily suitable for people with a single missing tooth. For people with a single missing tooth, it is possible to fill the gap without the need to cut the adjacent teeth thanks to the implant. Another thing that needs to be evaluated here is the general health status of the person. Implant application is a widely preferred treatment method for people who have no teeth at the end of the jawbone. Implants cannot be applied to people whose jawbones have lost their healthy hard structure due to age and diseases.
Because after implantation, the jawbone is expected to wrap around the tooth screws during the waiting period. In this way, a new root is formed for the teeth. If there is an infection in the teeth, the tooth extraction process is postponed until the infection is over. After antibiotic treatment, tooth extraction is performed. Titanium tooth roots are screwed into the bone. If pain occurs after the procedure, the patient is advised to take painkillers for a day or two.
Implant Treatment Process
It would not be wrong to say that the implant treatment process is largely proportional to healing. After the first application, it may be necessary to wait up to 6 months for the body to accept the screw and heal. In this process, if the screws are fused to the jaw bones and there is no problem, the next stage can be started. Implant applications can be applied to a single or the whole jaw.
The pain and pain sensation you will feel for these different applications may be different. However, you will not feel any pain or soreness during the procedure. In multiple implant applications, pain, soreness and mild swelling may last for a few days.
The first stage of implant treatment is the initial examination and planning of the treatment. The second stage is the implementation phase. First, tooth extraction is performed. Depending on the patient’s condition, the screwing process can be applied on the same day after extraction. The treatment process is different for everyone. Because the general health status of the person closely affects the healing process.
The healing process may be different for people with chronic conditions such as diabetes, blood pressure and heart disease. If you feel extra discomfort other than the discomfort such as pain and sensitivity that may occur due to the procedure, you can make your new appointment without wasting time.
Implant Cost
Every treatment has a certain duration and a corresponding cost. Dental treatment requires expertise in both dentistry and surgery. For this reason, it is important to investigate the satisfaction level of the clinic where you will receive service while doing price research.
In addition, the cost of implant treatment may seem high for you in the first place. However, if you consider the comfort and quality of the treatment, the amount you pay will pay for itself over the years.
The treatment you will receive is completely an investment in your health. You should not think of it only as an aesthetic investment. Thanks to the new tooth that replaces your missing tooth, you can protect both your oral and dental health and your digestive system. Whether there are extra treatments you need to receive during the treatment process or not, the price policy of the clinic you prefer is effective in the offer offered to you.
To get the most accurate information about the cost of dental implants, you should make an appointment with your specialist and be examined. Afterwards, you can get information about the price and payment plan in accordance with the planned treatment process.
Post Implant Care
Each treatment gives you a certain amount of comfort. At the same time, every new treatment in your mouth requires extra care. Artificial teeth, dentures or implants are not like natural teeth. For this reason, you should follow your doctor’s advice on implant care. Post-implant care is extremely important for your new tooth to fit in place and maintain the quality you can use for many years without any problems.
You should not neglect daily dental care. If you perform daily oral and dental care regularly, you can get maximum efficiency from the implant application. If there is an extra application recommended by your physician immediately after the application, you should pay attention to this, especially to avoid swelling and bruising. You can apply ice to prevent swelling.
You can also prevent inflammation by taking the painkillers recommended by your doctor without neglecting them. You can help keep the operated area clean by paying attention to oral hygiene. Thus, you can minimize the pain and sensitivity you will experience after the operation. You can contact us now to get more information about dental implants and to have the treatment you need.
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