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Dental implants are a common procedure for treating some irreversible dental conditions. If you want to get dental implants, you need to understand how they work, what procedure is involved, its cost and the different dental implant brands.
A dental implant is a screw-like dental device that serves as the root of an artificial tooth. Dental implant functions as the root for a dental prosthesis, like the natural tooth with the crown and the root areas that connect the tooth to the jawbone.
Implants are permanent and do not need cleaning or taking out to put a replacement. After inserting the implant, it will fuse with the jawbone, becoming a part of the mouth.
Many people opt for dental implants to replace their missing teeth. Since the 1950s, when titanium was found to fuse with the bone easily, most modern implants are made with titanium.
The most common dental implant brands include Nobel Biocare and Straumann, both Swiss brands.
The dental professional will surgically place the dental implant in the jawbone. After the implant placement, the jawbone will gradually grow around the implant. This allows the implant to bond with the jawbone.
You will need to wait about three months before the procedure's second step – fitting the dental crown. If you had a sinus lift or bone grafting before the procedure, you would wait six months to fit the dental crown.
When the implant bonds with your jawbone, the dentist will place the abutment, which functions as the tooth's interior. The abutment supports your dental crown, the artificial dental restoration that functions as the enamel. After fitting the crown, you will have a complete replacement for your missing tooth.
The dental implant is the fundamental support that allows your artificial tooth to function and look like your natural tooth. You will not feel a dental implant in your mouth like you won't feel your natural tooth root.
Getting an implant requires several procedures, but you will first have a consultation with the dentist. The dentist will perform different tests and x-rays to determine if you have sufficient jawbone to hold the dental implants.
Getting an implant requires several procedures, but you will first have a consultation with the dentist. The dentist will perform different tests and x-rays to determine if you have sufficient jawbone to hold the dental implants.
A dental implant is a solution for a missing tooth, but like other dental restorations, they aren't suitable for everyone. Dental implants are usually better than dentures and bridges for replacing missing teeth.
The following are common reasons for getting dental implants
You must have a fully developed jawbone to qualify for dental implants. A dental implant procedure isn't suitable for children.
The dentist will drill the implants into your bone, so you must have sufficient bone tissues to hold the implants. Dental implants aren't suitable for people with unhealthy oral tissues or other health conditions that prevent bone healing and stop bone and implant fusion.
The following are advantages of dental implants
If you want to get implants, book a consultation with our dentist at Smile Makeover Turkey. If you have one or more missing teeth, you may be suitable for dental implants.
A dental implant procedure needs several steps. The first step is an assessment with the dentist to determine if you can get dental implants. If you are suitable for the procedure, the dentist will start the treatment's planning phase.
You may need two visits for the implant procedure. The first visit will be for dental implant surgery, and the second will be for crown placement. You may have to send us a panoramic x-ray before visiting the clinic. If you have insufficient bone structure or other health issues, you may not be suitable for dental implants.
Fitting a dental implant immediately after tooth extraction has certain risks and we usually advise extracting the tooth before visiting the clinic.
Your dentist may recommend getting an implant, and you need to visit a specialist for the implant. The dentist will advise visiting a maxillofacial surgeon or an oral surgeon. An oral surgeon specialises in oral facial structures, jaw and mouth.
Your dentist may recommend getting an implant, and you need to visit a specialist for the implant. The dentist will advise visiting a maxillofacial surgeon or an oral surgeon. An oral surgeon specialises in oral facial structures, jaw and mouth.
Visiting a prosthodontist, the dental specialist that designs and fixes artificial teeth in the mouth, may be necessary. Your dental implant surgery will be under a maxillofacial or oral surgeon's supervision, and then the prosthodontist will complete the final procedure, fitting the artificial teeth.
Some people may also need to visit an ear, nose and throat (ENT) specialist to examine the mouth and ensure they have no underlying condition that may affect the dental implant. Visiting an ENT specialist is necessary if you have a risk of infection or dislocated sinuses.
You will first have a comprehensive dental evaluation, and the surgeon will take 3D photos of inside your mouth and dental x-rays. The 3D photos are necessary to design your artificial tooth. The specialist and dentist will discuss your medical history. Ensure you inform the dental professionals about your complete medical history and current medications.
Inform the dentist if you have any dental implants or a history of heart disease. The dentist will create a detailed treatment plan. The treatment plan will be tailor-made for you.
The dentist will prescribe medications after your surgery or before to prevent complications. You will also discuss anaesthesia options. We often recommend local anaesthesia, but some patients may need sedation.
Before or during your dental implant surgery, the dental professional will remove damaged teeth if necessary. The procedure may also involve bone grafting before the implant placement. People who need a bone graft to support the implant may get it before the implant placement.
Dental implant surgery is a day-case procedure performed by an oral surgeon. You will receive a numbing agent to prevent pain during the procedure. The oral surgeon will make an incision in the gum to expose your jawbone, then drill into the jawbone and place the dental implant.
After the dental implant placement, you will wait a few months for the bone to grow around the implant. This process is called osseointegration, where the bone and implant post fuse. The fusion may take several months.
Immediately after the surgery, you may experience pain. Bruising or swelling in the face and gums is also normal, including slight bleeding from the operated area.
You will take antibiotics after the procedure to prevent infection and support healing. We advise that you stick to soft foods until your gum heals. You will get a temporary bridge or denture to close the gap between your teeth.
After your implant heals and bone-implant fusion is complete, you will visit the oral surgeon again for minor surgery to place an abutment, which connects the implant to the dental crown. The surgeon will reopen the gum to access the implant and attach the abutment.
The abutment placement is possible without surgery, but the other option causes the abutment to protrude from the jawline, which isn't aesthetically pleasing.
After attaching the abutment, you will wait about two weeks for your gum to heal before visiting the prosthodontist to place the dental crown. The dental crown looks like your natural tooth, and you can get a fixed or removable crown.
You can decide on another combination of dental restoration with your dentist. Usually, a dental implant will hold one crown, but dental implants can support several dental crowns. You will have the crown attached when your jawbone is strong enough to hold it.
Like all dental and medical procedures, dental implants have a few risks. Dental implant placement requires surgery, and the risks are similar to other dental surgical procedures, but they rarely occur.
The most common risk of dental implant surgery is an infection in the implant site. Damage to the blood vessels, surrounding teeth and other dental structures may occur during the implant placement.
Placing a dental implant can cause nerve damage, continuously resulting in a painful, tingling sensation in the lips, mouth or chin. The implant placement in the upper jaw may place pressure on the sinus cavity, leading to sinus issues.
Most of these risks are minor, and their treatment is easy. However, the most serious risk is nerve damage, and its treatment is more complicated. Certain lifestyles like smoking can increase the risk for implant failure.
You will discuss the risks of dental implants with the dentist, including their likelihood of occurring.
Different factors determine the cost of a dental implant, like the implant brand and fees at the dental clinic. Generally, dental implants cost more than most dental restorations for missing teeth.
Besides paying for the implant, you will pay for the medical procedures required at different stages of getting a dental implant. However, dental implant in Turkey, including Smile Makeover Turkey, is more affordable than in other countries.
Dental implants in other countries are about 3 – 4 times higher than in Turkey. While many people can't afford dental implants in their country, more people are travelling to Turkey to get dental implants.
Dental implants offer a longer-lasting solution for missing teeth which justifies their higher cost. Dental implants have no food restrictions, and maintenance is the same as your natural teeth.
Your location determines how much you will pay for dental implants because the cost of dental fees in different places varies. You can considerably reduce how much you will pay for dental implants by travelling to a different country or area.
Turkey is a popular destination for people who want to undergo dental treatments, including dental implants. Dental costs in Turkey are generally cheaper than in many European countries.
Travel cost to Turkey is low, and clinics arrange affordable accommodations and travel for patients travelling to Turkey for dental treatments.
While considering the cost of dental implants, do not opt for cheap, substandard implant brands. Most reputable brands may be expensive but offer high-quality dental implants. The dental implant will remain in your mouth for a long time.
You can contact Smile Makeover Turkey on 020 3475 8257 to book an appointment for your dental implants in Turkey. You can also send us a WhatsApp message at 905548577197 to schedule an appointment with our experienced dental professionals.
