A dental implant is a life changing and successful procedure that restores a full set of teeth, it is a man-made replacement for natural teeth which allows the person to return to fixed teeth. Dental implants fuse with the jawbone to form a secure foundation for tooth replacement, they are designed to provide a foundation for the replacement teeth that look, feel and function like normal teeth and no one will ever know that you have had a replacement tooth. You will be able to talk, laugh, smile and eat as normal but with greater confidence.
Reason for Implants
- To increase confidence when speaking, smiling and eating.
- Implants are stronger and more durable than most restorative options.
- To improve chewing and eating habits which may lead to malnutrition.
- Implants offer a permanet solution to tooth loss.
- Implants may be used in conjunction with other restorative procedures e.g to. Support a crown, dental bridges and with dentures to increase stability.
- Eliminate the need to invove adjacent teeth which are left untouched
- Reliable success rate of implants is highly predictable.
The categories of dental implants will be selected by the doctor depending on your specific needs & general dental condition. We will give you a 3D Cat at our clinic to evaluate the amount of bone & to determine space vailable and a thorough examination to decide which type of implant can help you the most. There are two basic types of implants available at our clinic, 1. Conventional implants done in 2 phases over a 3 month period. 2. İmmediate implants also known as same day implants For dental implant procedure to work there must be enough bone in the jaw which must be
strong enough to hold and support the implant. If there is not enough bone then more may be added ‘ with a bone graft. A thorough assessment will be made in advance including xrays and possibly CT scans and then under local anaesthetic the gum where the implant is to be placed will be cut and lifted. A small hole will be drilled into the jaw bone at the exact spot of
the implant. A rough surfaced titanium implant is set tightly into the jaw bone to replace the missing root and the gum is stitched back over the implant. The operation can take anything from 30 minutes for a single implant to many hours if the procedure involves sinus lifting, bone grafting and multiple implant placements. After the placing of the implants they will need to bond with the bone and this can take 3 months in the lower jaw and up to 6 months in the upper jaw. The next step iwhich is completed at a seperate visit to Turkey is to uncover the implant, attach an abutment extension this completes the foundation , on which your new tooth will
be built. Impressions will be made at this stage to form the new tooth. Your gums will be allowed to heal for about 10 days following this procedure and then finally the replacement tooth, crown, bridge or denture will be attached to the abutment.
Benefits of Dental Implants
* Regain your confidence and increased quality of life Reduce size and construct a more natural functional bridge or denture
* The solid anchorage of the dental implant will allow you to increase your chewing pressure, so eat anything you want
* Improves speech as compared to having dentures
* Prevent further loss of teeth and bone support
* Young, natural appearance
* Expected lifelong replacement for lost tooth
* No slipping, sliding clicking dentures or worrying about your dentures popping out in embarrassing situations
Types of Dental Implant Restorations
Single Tooth Implant
The single tooth implant restoration consists of three separate parts. Namely, the implant which replaces the tooth root, the post which will support the crown and the prosthetic crown. The crown can be cemented onto the post or held in place with a screw.
Implant Supported Dentures
Implants allow you to wear full dentures and partial dentures without worrying that they will slip or fall out. Having implants to support these restorations also means that the base of the restorations can be made much smaller and more comfortable. The dentures may be fixed, using bridges, or removable, using overdentures or partial removable dentures.
For overdentures, implants with screws placed in the jaw will serve as attachments for a metal bar, which will help support a removable denture. Use of 2 to 6 implants may be used for stability, as necessary. The new denture snaps over the bar and is stabile and very retentive. The completed fixed-detachable denture sits on top of the implants above the
gum tissue.
Multiple Tooth Implants
Implants are stronger than the natural tooth roots, therefore several missing teeth can sometimes be replaced with fewer implants. For example three missing teeth can be supported by two implants or four missing teeth can be supported by three implants.
Implant Bridge
An Implant Bridge is very much like a conventional Full Coverage Bridge except the support is actually over implants rather than natural teeth. The implants themselves act as man-made roots. A great advantage is that this is self-supporting – unlike a tooth-supported bridge that puts a heavier load on the remaining teeth. Implants are a terrific choice for missing teeth.
Metal-free Implants
The Straumann® PURE Ceramic Implant is made from high-strength ceramic material and designed to achieve maximum functional and esthetic performance. The implant has the color of a natural tooth so does not shimmer through in the cases of thin or recessed gums. This allows patients to have a natural-looking and esthetically pleasing outcome.
