Can Dental Implant Treatment Be Performed Under General Anesthesia? Sometimes, patients with extreme fear may need to have implants placed under general anesthesia. The general consensus is that implants are performed in an office setting under local anesthesia. However, if preferred, implants can be placed under general anesthesia, with patients asleep. This procedure has no drawbacks other than general anesthesia. Of course, it's more commonly used for patients with extreme fear. […]

Can Children Get Dental Implant Treatment? Implant treatment is generally not recommended for children. They are expected to complete their growth and development. Implant treatment begins after this period. If there are missing teeth, a protective device is placed in the mouth to prevent the spaces between them from closing. When the appropriate age is reached, which is around sixteen, implants are […]

What is the earliest age for dental implants? We know that the earliest age for implants is sixteen. This means that the growth and development period should be approximately complete. If a single implant is to be placed, age may not be significantly affected. Of course, age is preferred to be over twelve or fourteen. However, if multiple implants are to be placed and these implants are to be connected […]

Can Dental Implants Be Applied to Elderly People? Implants can also be applied to older people. The most important requirement for this is good general health. As long as general health is good, implants can be applied to anyone, regardless of age. There's no harm in implanting a ninety-year-old patient or a ninety-five-year-old patient if their general health is good. When we say general health, we mean certain underlying diseases […]

What is the Most Natural Material for Dental Implants? Titanium is considered the most natural and widely used material for dental implants. Titanium is an implant material used in millions of applications today. Other implant materials have also been developed, such as zirconium. However, because these have certain problems and complications, they are rarely used. Implants are very common and safe to make from titanium […]

What Problems Occur with Improper Implant Placement? Implants are placed in the wrong axis, severely crooked. Implants can be angled slightly, even if unintentional. However, because implants placed crookedly are difficult to place teeth on, this can be a significant problem. The most common complication is the proper placement of implants. This depends on a doctor's experience and successful treatment […]

How Long is the Healing Time for Implants? With improvements in the implant surface, the time it takes for the implant and bone to fuse has been reduced to approximately two months. It's even been reported to be shorter. While there may be slight variations depending on the structure of these implants, they typically fuse with the bone within two to three months. However, the placement of teeth immediately after implant placement in the mouth is difficult due to the implants' threaded structure, or screw […]

Is Implant Treatment Long-Lasting? One of the most frequently asked questions by patients considering implants is whether this treatment is permanent. Does an implant last a lifetime? Prof. Dr. Ömer Kutay sheds light on this question. Regardless of whether implants originate from Turkey or abroad, Europe or the United States, they typically last a lifetime.

Where Are Dental Implants Used? Dental implants are generally used in a wide range of patients, from those with a single tooth to those without all the teeth. Today, dental implants are placed in the area of the jawbone where the teeth grow, using local anesthesia, just like tooth extractions, without general anesthesia. Success rates for these implants are currently around ninety-five percent […]

Can Implant Treatment Be Used for Cosmetic Purposes? Implant treatment can be used for cosmetic purposes, meaning aesthetic purposes, in the frontal region. This is often the case when patients smile and the jawbone collapses due to osteoporosis. Implants are used to restore the bone in this area. With implants, the bone and gums are restored to their original shape and volume, creating a striking appearance.