What is a Dental Implant?
It is widely used in tooth deficiencies.

In 1965, Prof. Dr. Branemark and his friends from Gothenburg University started to apply the connection between titanium implants and bone on the first human and published the report of this study in 1969. It is an artificial tooth root that is applied with a surgical procedure instead of teeth that have been pulled for any reason. It is one of the treatment options that can be used to replace missing teeth. Implants made of titanium are applied to the slots opened into the jawbone.

Dental implants can be applied in the treatment of a single tooth, multiple teeth or a completely edentulous jaw. It has revolutionized the way of replacing missing teeth with a high success rate. This success depends on the ability of the dental implant material to integrate (osseointegration) with the surrounding tissue, but this integration can be attributed to the implant material, bone quality, systemic diseases of the patient, teeth grinding/clenching (bruxism), smoking, patient It depends on many factors such as cooperation, mode of application. Dental implants are also affected by diseases similar to teeth.

Types of dental implants;

There are a wide variety of dental implant brands in the world market, but only some brands have been able to obtain safety certificates. All are built on the same basic concepts, but there are differences between patented technology and materials.

Why Implant?
The primary goal in modern dentistry is to restore the patient's normal tooth shape, aesthetics, function, phonation and oral health. In implant dentistry, these functions are fulfilled with minimal intervention to the mouth and surrounding tissues. It is preferred because of the sense of integrity, the feeling of being a female, and the ease of use in patients.

In Which Situations Are Implants Applied?
It is applied as an alternative to making a long bridge between two teeth in patients who do not want to use removable prosthesis in single, multiple or completely edentulous patients.

In Which Situations Are Implants Not Applied?

• In patients with psychiatric problems,
• Hematological diseases,
• Endocrinological diseases,
• Rheumatic diseases,
• Chronic kidney patients
• Liver cirrhosis,
• Immune system disorders,
• Those receiving high-dose radiotherapy,
• In the presence of pathology in the jawbone,
• Focal infection,
• In cases where the relationship between the jaws is not appropriate,
• TMJ (jaw joint) diseases,
• Dry mouth,
• Macroglossia (tongue larger than normal),
• In poor oral hygiene,
• In alcohol and cigarette addicts,
• Sometimes in cases of new tooth extraction (in case of insufficient jawbone),
• Implant treatment cannot be applied.

Is a Dental Implant Suitable for Everyone?
It is also appropriate to have a dental implant for someone who is healthy enough to have a tooth extraction or intraoral surgery. Patients should come to the dentist regularly every 6 months. There must be sufficient bone and gum health for the implant.

Is Implant Surgery Painful?
Before the operation, local anesthesia, and in very rare cases, general anesthesia is applied. The patient does not feel pain during the procedure. A painkiller to be taken immediately after the procedure also relieves the pain that may arise and increases the comfort of the patient. Again, cold compresses applied at intervals immediately after surgery are also very effective in reducing both pain and swelling on the face.

How Should I Care for My Implant?
Just as the patient needs to pay attention to oral care after normal dental treatments, he should do the same to the implant teeth a little more. Implant teeth do not get sick easily in the bone, but if they get sick due to lack of oral care, it can go up to the loss of the implant. In oral care, not only tooth brushing but also dental floss, interface brushes and mouth showers are effective.