Dental Implant Treatment
Dental Implant Treatment
Recreate Your Smile the Right Way with Bulvardis
Dental Implant Treatment offers a durable and attractive solution to perfectly restore your smile. This advanced procedure simplifies chewing and speaking once again while significantly enhancing the overall beauty of your teeth.
Implant Treatment Procedure
Treatment Detail
Specification
Anesthesia
Local or Sedation
Procedure Time
20-30 minutes
Stay in Istanbul
3 to 5 days
Return to Social Life
Same Day
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What is Dental Implant Treatment?
Dental Implant Treatment involves an artificial tooth root that mimics a natural tooth’s root and structure to fill the gap of a missing tooth. Typically manufactured from biocompatible titanium, the implant is surgically placed into the jawbone, acting as a sturdy foundation to meet both the functional and aesthetic needs of the lost tooth.
Unlike bridges or dentures, dental implants do not require altering adjacent teeth, preserving your overall oral health. Due to its long-lasting nature and robust design, this treatment stands out as the most realistic alternative to natural teeth available today.
What are the Advantages of Dental Implants?
Thanks to Dental Implant Treatment, the reliance on traditional bridge treatments has rapidly declined. Implants have ended the era of cutting down two healthy neighboring teeth to act as bridge supports for a single missing tooth. With implants, gaps can be filled without damaging adjacent teeth. They are easier to clean and maintain compared to bridges. An implant functions and looks exactly like a natural tooth, making it nearly impossible to distinguish between the two once the healing is complete.
Who is Suitable for Implant Treatment?
Dental Implant Treatment is generally suitable for individuals with healthy jawbone structures and good overall oral health. Ideal candidates are those who have lost a single tooth but have healthy surrounding teeth. For success, the jawbone must have sufficient height and thickness to support the implant; therefore, in cases of low bone density, supplementary treatments like bone grafting may be required before the procedure.
How Should the Treatment be Performed?
The integrity between the implant and the prosthetic crown is vital. The design of the implant screw and the selection of abutments (connecting parts) are crucial for long-term success.
- The prosthetic part of the implant must remain securely attached.
- If possible, screw-retained methods should be prioritized over cementation.
- If cement is used, residues must be cleaned meticulously to avoid damaging the surrounding bone.
- For patients who grind their teeth, the porcelain design must be carefully adjusted.
- The design should prevent food particles from accumulating around the implant.
Can Everyone Receive Implant Treatment?
For Dental Implant Treatment, a patient must have completed their active growth process and possess adequate bone levels. Since the implant functions as a tooth root, the higher the quality and strength of the surrounding bone, the more successful the integration of the screw will be.
Post-Treatment Nutritional Recommendations
Following your implant procedure, adhering to specific dietary habits is crucial for supporting the healing process. For the first 24–48 hours, cold foods and beverages are preferred to reduce swelling and discomfort. Soft and cold items such as yogurt, pureed vegetables, soups, and ice cream are highly recommended. For the first few days, avoid hard or chewy foods, sticking primarily to liquid and soft nutrients.
How is Flapless (Suture-Free) Implant Treatment Performed?
Flapless implant treatment is a modern method that eliminates the need for stitches during placement. In this technique, the surgeon places the implant directly through the gum tissue. The process involves:
- Initial Examination: A thorough oral health check to determine if the patient is a candidate for flapless surgery.
- Radiological Imaging: 3D dental tomography is used to examine the jawbone structure in high detail.
- Local Anesthesia: The procedure is performed comfortably under local numbing.
- Laser Precision: A tiny circular opening is created in the gum using a laser.
- Placement: The implant is inserted through this small opening, minimizing trauma.
- Recovery: Because there are no large incisions, the healing time is significantly shorter than traditional methods.
Advantages of Flapless Implants
Disadvantages of Flapless Implants
- Less Invasive: The procedure is gentler, leading to less pain and post-operative discomfort.
- Faster Healing: Without stitches, the gums and bone recover much more quickly.
- Fewer Visits: The streamlined process often reduces the number of necessary dental appointments.
- Natural Appearance: It preserves the natural gum line better than traditional surgery.
- Lower Risk: There is a reduced risk of complications like infection or excessive swelling.
- Higher Cost: Advanced technology and planning can make this more expensive than traditional methods.
- Limited Eligibility: Not every patient meets the specific bone and gum criteria required for this technique.
- Stability Concerns: Success depends heavily on existing bone density at the exact placement site.
- Expertise Required: It demands a high level of surgical experience and technical skill from the dentist.
Frequently Asked Questions
Implant: Adjacent teeth are not touched at all. Only an artificial root is placed in place of the missing tooth. It prevents bone loss.
Bridge: The two healthy teeth next to the gap need to be reduced (cut). Implants are a much more conservative method as they preserve your healthy teeth.
The surgical stage (placement of the implant in the bone) usually takes 15-30 minutes. However, osseointegration (fusion of the implant with the bone) typically takes 2-4 months. After this period, a permanent porcelain tooth is placed on top.
Temporary teeth are often used, especially for missing front teeth, to minimize disruption to the patient’s social life. This way, the gap remains invisible while the implant heals.
No, nowadays implant procedures have an extremely high success rate (98%). Since they are performed under regional (local) anesthesia, no pain is felt during the procedure.
At first glance, it may seem more expensive than bridge treatment. However, with a bridge, you pay for three teeth, and it may need to be replaced every 10-15 years. Implants, on the other hand, are the most economical and permanent solution in the long run.
If there is no infection in the area and the bone structure is suitable, an implant can be placed in the same space as the tooth extraction using a method called “Immediate Implant.” This is a very advantageous method that shortens the healing time.