It is a medical product that is surgically placed into the jawbone or skull bones to support dental prostheses such as crowns, bridges, removable dental prosthesis, facial prosthesis or to use as a fixed support in orthodontic treatments.

In case of a single missing tooth, the toothlessness problem can be resolved by placing an implant instead of the missing tooth without touching the adjacent teeth.

In multiple tooth deficiencies, a more comfortable treatment option is created by creating a foot for fixed prostheses instead of removable prostheses.

It can also be used to increase the retention of removable dentures in edentulous mouths.

The treatment process of prostheses made using the implant is slightly longer than the previous methods, since the time of union of the implant to the bone is added to the treatment. As an implant surgeon, the prosthesis is loaded on the jawbone after waiting for the appropriate time according to the area where it is placed.

This period can vary between 6-12 weeks. Since not every implant case is the same, the duration of the treatment can be determined after the examination.

It may not always be possible to place an implant in areas that have been edentulous for a long time due to bone deficiency. In addition, the proximity of the edentulous area to some anatomical structures may require some bone surgery to create appropriate bone tissue before or during the implant surgery (such as raising the sinus floor in the upper jaw posterior region).

Implant surgery is performed under local anesthesia and the application time varies according to the number of implants. The surgery is performed completely painless. With the use of antibiotics, pain relievers and mouthwash for hygiene after the operation, the wound area heals completely within an average of 1 week. Generally, 6-8 weeks are waited for the implant to heal in the bone. Severe pain is not expected after the operation. With the right medication, this period can be spent comfortably. During this period, temporary prostheses are used by the patients.

There are many material options for dental implants. However, it is important to choose brands with proven success and long-term use. The better the connection of the materials used with the bone is formed and protected, the longer the implant will last. After the prosthesis is completed, it can be used for a lifetime with good care and regular dentist controls. As with every treatment, risks, success or failures, and treatment options in implant treatment are personal and can only be determined after a good examination.

Radiographic images are absolutely needed during the examination in the clinic. Thus, it becomes easier to plan the implant to be used and the surgeries to be performed. Dental implants are the best option for us to make dentures closest to natural teeth. Often, patients experience the feeling of not using their own teeth in implant-supported prosthetic treatments. After tooth loss, an appropriate implant is placed in the edentulous area. Because implants, just like teeth, prevent the loss of the bone they are in.