An implant is an artificial tooth root, which is placed in the jawbone of the person and made using materials suitable for the person's body, in order to restore the function and appearance of the teeth lost for any reason. Screws placed in the gap caused by tooth loss function as tooth root. In this way, it is possible to fix the dental prosthesis on the screw. As a result of this treatment, the implant tooth root and the dental prosthesis fixed on it look like the patient's own natural tooth and all the functions that a natural tooth will fulfill are provided. The most important of these is that the teeth adjacent to the missing tooth are not damaged during the implant treatment process. The fact that the neighboring teeth do not need to be cut, that is, healthy teeth are not touched, is one of the most important reasons why the treatment is so preferred.
Who Can Have Implants
Implant application, which has the highest success in dental treatment, is recommended to patients after necessary tests. For those who ask who can have implants , it is applied to people who are not at risk, except for patients with diabetes, heart disease and dialysis. Patients with such conditions after the tests can also benefit from treatment when deemed appropriate. People who can be treated easily are those who do not have diseases such as dental inflammation.
The tooth and jaw structure of the patient who wants to benefit from the treatment is checked. The jawbone must have a structure that can accept the width and thickness of the implant screw. All patients with good health and dental problems can benefit from implant treatment. It is an application recommended for people who have lost all their teeth, as it is an application that prevents bone resorption. Patients who have lost a single tooth can also apply for implant treatment. The number of people who prefer the application is increasing day by day, thanks to the fact that it fully adapts to the tooth structure and that the problems such as inability to chew in patients with prosthesis are not experienced in implant treatment.
In addition, it is very important that the patients who will be implanted have completed their jaw development. It is necessary to be at least 18 years old for women and at least 20 years old for men for a successful operation.
How Long Does It Take to Insert an Implant?
The duration of the surgery can vary from half an hour to several hours, depending on the number of implants to be placed and the patient's conditions. After the operation, it is waited for 3-4 months for the implant and bone to fuse. Then, prostheses are placed on these implants with an application that takes several sessions. In cases where some suitable conditions can be met, prosthesis can be made without waiting.
Longevity of the Implant and Cleanliness of the Implant
The longevity of the implant depends entirely on oral hygiene, some patients think that they should not follow the hygiene rules again when they have an implant, but these very wrong implants need oral hygiene just like our natural teeth after they are fused to the bone, because the implant fused to the bone acts like our tooth roots. will relinquish its hold.
What are the Types of Implant-Top Prosthesis?
Types of prosthesis over implants; It can be in different alternatives according to the age of the patient, the number of teeth available, and the bone ratio. In general, it is divided into mobile and fixed.
Types of prosthesis on implants, which are divided into removable and fixed:
Fixed prostheses : Single crowns are applied in the form of screws and prostheses placed in the jaw. Fixed prosthesis on implant is placed on one or more teeth as porcelain crowns. Implant-mounted fixed prostheses are primarily temporary coatings when applied as a single crown or entire prosthesis.
Removable dentures : Removable dentures on implants are applied to patients who have no teeth left in their mouths. Implant-based removable prostheses consist of structures placed on an artificial root attached to the jaw. The structures placed on the artificial root can be made of porcelain or zirconium. Implant-supported prosthesis design can also be prostheses with ball attachment on implants in the form of mini-implants or standard implants. Top bar attached prostheses are also among the removable prostheses on implants.
In cases where the use of prosthetic teeth over the implant is deemed necessary, the physician designs and applies the best prosthesis according to the patient's oral and dental health.
ALL ON 4 IMPLANT TECHNIQUES
First of all, a radiological examination should be performed for the patients who are planned to have the All On 4 implant technique. A planning is made for the patient by making measurements on computerized tomography. After this planning, a special guide plate is created by taking an impression from the patient. One week later, the patient is called for the operation and all on 4 implants are placed with plaque and the temporary dental prosthesis is placed on the implants on the same day. After three months, the patient both for his control and for the implant.It is called for permanent bonding of upper dentures. Patients with no teeth in the mouth have problems in speaking and chewing food properly. This can cause other health problems. All on 4 implant technique will be a good treatment option if you have difficulty in using dentures that are impractical and cause constant discomfort. The All On 4 implant technique is an application that allows permanent prosthesis to be fixed on the same day on four implants placed at certain angles in edentulous patients .
ADVANTAGES OF ALL ON 4 IMPLANT TECHNIQUE
Opportunity to have fixed dental prosthesis with a single surgical procedure on the same day for fully edentulous patients,
The operation is easier since no advanced surgical procedures such as sinus lifting (sinus lift surgery), bone addition are applied,
Providing smile aesthetics with personalized planning,
All on 4 implant prostheses are easy to clean and maintain,
It is suitable for patients who cannot use removable prostheses,
Its design is different from the palatal denture (full denture). It is easier to use because it does not cover the palate of the patient,
Suitable for patients residing outside the city or country, as the number of treatment sessions is small.
WHO CAN BE APPLIED TO THE ALL ON 4 IMPLANT TECHNIQUE?
All on 4 implant technique can be applied to all edentulous patients (without any teeth) who do not have any systemic disease that may hinder their operation and have sufficient bone volume. After the procedure, you can use your temporary dental prosthesis fixed on the implants immediately. However, in the 3-month period, which is the process of fusion of the implants and the bone, you need to be fed with the eating system recommended by your doctor. After this process is completed, you will be able to feed as you desire with the permanent prosthesis to be made.