FAQs about Dental implants

It means pulling out the damaged tooth and replacing it with an artificial one, which is a titanium cylinder (screw) that is surgically placed into the jaw bone. This operation is done under local anaesthetic and under the supervision of a dental professional who ensures that there is no bleeding in the gums post surgery. Furthermore, it is necessary to make sure that there are jawbones of high quality so the titanium screw can be placed effectively. Failing this, the dentist performs bone grafts using either natural bones or hormones to stimulate bone build-up. Once this has healed, the dental implant is applied.

• Improved appearance:

Having dental implants looks and feels like your own teeth. They are designed to fuse with the jaw bone giving it a natural finish.

• Improved speech:

Front teeth loss causes you to mumble or slur your words. Dental implants allow you to speak properly and with difficulty.

• Improved comfort and self esteem:

Makes you more comfortable since they become a physical part of you. They help you feel better about yourself and increases one’s confidence.

• Easier chewing and eating:

Teeth are the first digestive organ that helps to chew food. Without teeth you can’t chew food well, which results in stomach problems.

Using bacteria-free mouthwash:

Some mouthwashes may contain bacteria; you can avoid oral infections by using well-known and accredited mouthwashes.

Cleaning teeth thoroughly after the implant:

Clean your teeth using a toothbrush and dental floss. Keep in mind that cleaning should be thorough and gradual. To avoid teeth damage, you must not use the toothbrush heavily following the procedure.

Drinking plenty of water:

Water contributes to speeding up the healing process.

Keep physical exertion to a minimum:

The main objective at this stage is to maintain the quality of the teeth without any long-term problems.

Follow-up:

After you have had dental implants we suggest visiting your dentist regularly to ensure your implants are clean and good.

Neglecting oral hygiene:

You should maintain the use of mouthwash, dental flossing, tooth brushing and various adjunctive aids for oral hygiene.

Heavy smoking:

Smokers must refrain from smoking or at least limit the intake to a minimum. To maintain clean and white teeth, you are advised to refrain from smoking for at least one month following the surgery.

Drinking coffee and tea:

Avoid caffeinated drinks after dental implants, especially tea and coffee.

Eating solid foods:

It is very important to avoid hard and crunchy foods. Teeth particularly need attention and care following the implant.

Grinding your teeth:

It is forbidden for at least 10 days following the surgery. It is also advisable to refrain from solid food and drinks during the healing process.

Before going into the cost of the dental implants, we must point out how the cost of the dental implant is determined In Turkey, especially in diva clinic Istanbul.

Many factors are taken into consideration to determine the cost of dental implants:

• The type of the dental implant
• The number of implants
• The condition of the jaw bone
• The condition of the maxillary sinus when intending to implant molars
• The experience and expertise of the dentist

Immediate implant or immediate loading implant is the inserting of one tooth or more directly into the jaw. Instead of waiting 3-6 months to heal and fuse into the jaw, crowns and bridges are attached immediately. The immediate implants are designed for this purpose.

The delayed implant (traditional option) involves many steps, procedures, and a long period to heal. It also entails more doctor’s visits. The lengthy procedure affects the bone of the gum and the jaw and leaves empty spaces between teeth which reduces their density, causes them to shrink, and to be weakened in the end.

On the other hand, the immediate dental implant has advantages over the traditional delayed one:

• Immediate implantation of the teeth, which enhances the beauty of the face and the mouth. It also saves you the trouble of avoiding laughing or smiling.
• It saves the patient suffering and a second stage-surgery.
• Less pain, speedy recovery, and immediate results.
• Cheaper than the traditional implant due to the fewer visits to the doctors.

Having a problem or a worrying medical condition in the mouth results in a complete failure of the dental implantation. Accordingly, those medical conditions need to be addressed immediately before they worsen and overburden the mouth with an artificial input.

Generally, candidates or patients can have the immediate dental implant according to the following factors:

• Bone density and strength, and resilience to the immediate implementation. If the jawbone is poor, the doctor implants the bone first and leaves it many months to heal before implanting the teeth.
• The firmness of the roots of the implanted teeth or the bone.
• The kind and shape of the gum can be an obstacle if it’s uneven.
• The kind, shape, and size of the implanted teeth
• The last factor depends on you, the shape of your mouth, the movement of the jaw…

Some doctors may say that the procedure isn’t or less painful. However, there is a need to use a local anesthetic, or as agreed with your doctor. The procedure begins with pulling the decayed, damaged, or broken tooth gently and with minimal damage to the jaw and the surrounding tissues, then cleaning and disinfecting the area.

After that, the new tooth is implanted in the jaw with a fast rotational force that ensures the firmness of the new dental placement. Therefore, the tooth can last for a lifetime. And then, the dentist can place a crown or a temporary cap on the tooth.

The base of the tooth may be not completely firm in a place. Therefore, the dentist fixes a dental bridge that consists of one or a row of artificial teeth placed over the two neighboring healthy teeth.