Gülüşünüz, yüzünüzün en çarpıcı ve unutulmaz detayıdır. Ancak kazalar, çürükler veya diş eti hastalıkları gibi çeşitli nedenlerle yaşanan diş kayıpları, hem estetik kaygılara hem de çiğneme fonksiyonlarında bozulmalara yol açabilir. Günümüzde diş hekimliğinin sunduğu en kalıcı ve modern çözüm ise diş implantı tedavisidir. Peki, eksik dişlerin yerine doğal dişin konforunu aratmayacak bir yapı inşa etmek …
Your smile is the most striking and unforgettable detail of your face. However, tooth loss due to various reasons such as accidents, cavities, or gum disease can lead to both aesthetic concerns and impaired chewing functions. Today, the most permanent and modern solution offered by dentistry is dental implant treatment.
So, how is it possible to build a structure that rivals the comfort of a natural tooth in place of missing teeth? In this article, we address everything you are curious about implant treatment from an expert perspective.
What is a Dental Implant?
Dental implant is a titanium screw that is fully compatible with tissue, placed into the jawbone to restore the function and aesthetics of missing teeth. These screws essentially mimic the root of the lost tooth. Aesthetic crowns (veneers) made of porcelain or zirconium are placed on these artificial roots that successfully fuse with the jawbone.
The result? A brand new tooth that is indistinguishable from your natural tooth from the outside and can be used safely for many years!
Prominent Advantages of Implant Treatment
There are many medical and aesthetic reasons to choose an implant over a bridge or removable denture for missing tooth treatment:
Natural Look and Feel: Implants look and feel just like your own teeth. They do not slip when speaking or eating.
Preserves Jawbone: When a tooth is lost, the jawbone in that area begins to shrink over time. The implant stimulates the bone tissue and stops this resorption.
Does Not Harm Adjacent Teeth: Traditional bridge treatments require cutting (reducing) the healthy teeth on the sides. In implant treatment, only the empty area is intervened, and adjacent teeth are preserved.
Long-Lasting: With proper oral care and regular check-ups, dental implants can last a lifetime.
Who Can Get Dental Implants?
Anyone with good general health and completed jawbone development (usually 18 years and older) can receive implants. Before treatment, the thickness and height of your jawbone are measured through detailed X-ray and tomography (3D) examinations performed at our clinic. Even in cases of insufficient bone, the area can be made suitable for the implant through bone powder (graft) applications.
How Does the Implant Process Work?
Examination and Planning: A detailed radiological examination is performed by our dentists at our clinic, and a personalized treatment plan is created.
Surgical Procedure: Under local anesthesia, the titanium screw is placed into the jawbone painlessly. The procedure usually takes 15-30 minutes for a single tooth.
Healing (Osseointegration): An average of 2-4 months is waited for the implant to fuse with the jawbone.
Placement of the Crown: After fusion is complete, impressions are taken, and your permanent, aesthetic tooth (crown) is fixed onto the implant.
Take a Step Towards a Healthy Smile
Do not hesitate to smile or deprive yourself of your favorite foods because of missing teeth. As Dentasay, we are here to offer you the most suitable implant treatment with our expert team of physicians, state-of-the-art equipment, and sterile environment.
If you also want to achieve permanent health with dental implants, contact us immediately for detailed information and a free preliminary examination appointment!
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