What is a Dental Implant?
Dental implant is an alternative treatment method that tries to imitate the root of the human tooth, which is the subject of prosthetic dental treatment and oral, dental and maxillofacial surgery, periodontology and aesthetic dentistry.
How is a dental implant made?
A detailed clinical and radiological examination is performed before the implant is inserted. The bone structure is evaluated in detail with three-dimensional imaging methods.
The implant operation can be performed under local anesthesia or, if necessary, under sedation or general anesthesia. After the implant is placed on the jawbone by opening the slots at determined angles, the necessary time is waited for healing. The treatment process is finalized by completing the fixed or removable prosthesis process, which is the last stage of implant treatment.
What should be done immediately after implant placement?
- Do not eat or drink for two hours and do not consume very hot or cold foods on the first day.
- The tampon placed to stop bleeding is removed after half an hour. Leaking bleeding may be seen on the first day. Care should be taken not to rinse and spit in order not to increase bleeding.
- In order to prevent excessive swelling on the first day, cold is applied to the implanted area at five minute intervals.
- The medications prescribed by the physician are used regularly and in appropriate doses.
On the first day of recovery, these recommendations should be followed and rest and smoking should be avoided or minimized for the first few days.
You should not forget the importance of oral hygiene during the healing process and after the prosthesis is made, and you should visit your dentist regularly and have your check-ups.
BONE GRAFTING AND SINUS LIGATION
Bone grafting is a treatment method commonly known among individuals who are considering dental implants. This method refers to a series of procedures performed to create bone in the area of bone loss in the jawbone. Bone grafting can be performed using bone tissue from one’s own body, grafts from animal sources or synthetic grafts.
Bone grafting is a surgical procedure and is performed by a specialized dentist. When the patient’s own bone tissue is used, the procedure is usually performed with graft material taken from under the jaw. As a result of this procedure, a solid structure is formed on the jawbone, making it suitable for implant treatment. As a result, bone grafting is an effective treatment method used to create a jawbone suitable for implant treatment. In this way, the jawbone deficiency problems of dental implant candidates are overcome and a healthy and durable foundation is created.
SINUS LIFTING
In the sinus region, the maxillary, located just above the upper jaw, are the anatomical spaces near our molars. The function of these cavities near our molars is important as they ensure the formation of the voice and the reduction of head weight. As a result of the downward sagging of the sinus cavities, some loss of bone volume occurs. Although these losses are seen as a natural process, they pose a problem when it comes to implant treatment. Sinus grafting is used to apply implant treatment to toothless areas as a result of filling the sinus cavities that have sagged down. This procedure ensures that sufficient volume is created for the length and width of the implant, which must be fully inserted into the bone.
Sinus lifting operation is a surgical intervention performed under local or general anesthesia. The sinus area is lifted to the desired level and made accessible through a small window opened through the mouth. After the sinus membrane covering the inside of the sinus is raised to the desired level, bone powder and grafting are applied to the resulting cavity and the area is closed by suturing.
