Dentist Prof. Dr. Ömer Kutay answers implant questions. Is an implant necessary for each missing tooth? Ömer Kutay answers. If there is only one missing tooth, one implant is placed. One Implant for Each Missing Tooth. If there are two missing teeth and they are side by side, two implants can be placed. The exception is the lower jaw, which […]

Prof. Dr. Ömer Kutay, a guest on the program "Kindly Take Care," answers questions from implant patients. Implant Treatment and Lip Numbness: During implant treatment, the patient had implants placed in his mouth. After an hour, he realized the implants were not properly positioned, and they were removed. More than a year later, the patient reported still experiencing numbness in his lips.

One of the biggest reasons why few implants are used is because the bone has eroded. What are Fixed and Removable Dentures with Implants? Nerves pass through the underside of the jawbone. When an implant is placed in a thinned jaw, it's impossible to avoid damaging the nerves in that area. Therefore, implants cannot be placed in most areas of eroded bone, especially the posterior portion. It's possible to elevate and align the bone, but long and slightly […]

Dentist, implant and prosthodontist Prof. Dr. Ömer Kutay answers questions about dentist fear. It seems that people develop fear because of what they've heard before even going to the dentist. This means that people who haven't had dental treatment are hesitant to go because of what they've heard from others. So, what are these? People […]

One of the questions that implant patients often ask is "What age group can and can't have implants?" Dentist Ömer Kutay answers the question of whether implants are suitable for all ages. After the growth and developmental period is over, which typically occurs between the ages of 16 and 8, implants can be applied to anyone of this age. Regarding the age limit, the oldest patient Ömer Kutay has performed implants on is […]

One of the most frequently asked questions about implants is whether or not they are painful during the procedure. One of the most frequently searched categories related to implants online and on video sites is whether or not they are painful. Is There Pain During Implant Placement? Implant and prosthodontist Prof. Dr. Ömer Kutay answers the question, "Is there pain during implant placement?" During implant placement […]

How Long Do Implants Last? How Are They Maintained? Implants last like natural teeth. In other words, they last a lifetime; the goal is to be able to use them accordingly. From the time they were first placed, some implants have been in the mouth for thirty-seven years, and others have been in the mouth for thirty-eight years. But we haven't seen the fifty-year mark because implantology hasn't reached that age yet. Implants last an average of twenty to twenty-five years. […]

Prof. Dr. Ömer Kutay discusses the frequently asked questions about gum recession, osteoporosis, and implant treatment. Implant and prosthodontist Prof. Dr. Ömer Kutay provides information about implants in the treatment of common gum recession and osteoporosis. Gum recession indicates that the bone beneath the gums has also eroded. Your tooth […]

Implant Treatment in the Completely Edentulous Case: Implant and prosthodontist Prof. Dr. Ömer Kutay explains frequently asked questions about implants. Ömer Kutay answers questions about implant treatment in the completely edentulous case. A patient with high blood pressure and dentures complains of difficulty speaking and eating comfortably. However, this patient […]

There is no pain during implant placement. Just as the area is numbed during tooth extraction, the patient is numbed with anesthesia during the implant procedure. It's unlikely that the patient will feel any pain during the procedure in the numbed area. Is There Pain During Implant Placement? Ultimately, there is no pain during implant treatment. If only one or two implants were placed on the day of the procedure, the patient generally doesn't feel much pain. The next day, very little […]