Fear of losing our teeth is a nightmare for most of us. However, today, there are permanent, functional and aesthetic solutions for tooth loss. Implantology provides us with a reliable method for replacing one, several or more teeth in the event of loss. Moreover, this system allows your new teeth to both look natural and feel like your own.
WHAT AND HOW IS DENTAL IMPLANT?
DENTAL IMPLANT is produced from titanium in screw form. It is placed in the jawbone and acts as a secure tooth root. Crowns or bridges can be made on it, or it can be used as a support carrier to increase the retention of a removable prosthesis (total or partial). Dental implant treatments of patients with missing teeth have been successfully applied since the mid-60s. Today, there are many patients who have used implants that have been applied to them for more than forty years. Dental implants provide us with a permanent and comfortable solution in cases of single, partial or total tooth deficiency.
In the absence of a single tooth, you can have a natural-looking tooth that performs the chewing function without cutting the teeth next to the missing tooth.
In the case of partial toothlessness, bridges or crowns supported by several implants provide the closest ideal solutions to nature in terms of function and appearance.
In cases of total toothlessness, if there is a total toothlessness problem in the upper or lower jaw (or both), you can choose one (or both) of the removable or fixed prosthesis options supported by a sufficient number of implants.
The fixed prosthesis is supported by 5 or more implants and can only be removed by the dentist when necessary. Removable prostheses are superstructures that can be fixed to two or more implants using carrier parts that can be easily removed when needed. When the prosthesis is placed on the implant, it is firmly held by the knob holders and there is no risk of it coming out during functions such as chewing, speaking, laughing. The treatment option depends on your personal situation and preference. The quantity and quality of your jawbone will play a decisive role in providing the most functional and permanent solution for you. Both fixed and removable prosthesis applications will provide safe and comfortable solutions for you in terms of speaking, laughing and chewing functions.
WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES OF DENTAL IMPLANTS TO THE ALTERNATIVES?
In the absence of a single tooth, the application of a supported bridge between two adjacent teeth can be an alternative to the implant. However, the durability of this application is generally limited. In addition, in such cases, traditional bridge application can be made. In this application, although the adjacent teeth are intact, they are cut and your bridge needs to be renewed several times throughout your life. Traditional partial removable dentures tend to loosen during functions such as chewing, speaking, laughing and sneezing. This creates both insecurity in the patient and negatively affects chewing function and comfort. During normal functions, natural teeth stimulate the jawbone, preventing it from melting and ensuring its continuity. When a single or more missing tooth occurs, the jawbone begins to melt over time. In cases of increased bone resorption, it becomes increasingly difficult to maintain the stability and retention of a conventional prosthesis.
ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT ADVANTAGES OF IMPLANTS IS THAT IT PREVENTES THE JAW BONES FROM THE METAL.
Implant supported teeth compared to a conventional prosthesis; They function like natural teeth, look and feel like your own teeth. They are easy to use and permanent.
