Dental implant, is one of the most preferred treatment methods for tooth loss due to various reasons. Dental implant treatment, which is frequently applied by doctors, is carried out by placing artificial tooth roots made of titanium into the jawbone with a small operation.

How is an Implant Inserted? What Should You Pay Attention to?

In implant application, many factors such as the person's jaw structure, bone density, and general health status are of great importance, and all of these are taken into consideration by the physician and a personalized plan is made.

Implant treatment, which is the closest alternative to natural teeth, is a comfortable form of prosthesis that is easily applied by the doctor. Implants Compared to other treatment methods, the fact that the applied tooth does not cause any damage to the surrounding teeth provides a great advantage for the patient.

One of the most curious issues for people who want to have an implant is whether or not the implant application is harmful. Implant treatment does not harm the person in any way. The titanium compounds in the implant are completely compatible with the body and therefore do not cause any side effects or allergic reactions. In addition, it is very comfortable to use and has a long life compared to other prosthesis applications.

Implant treatment can be easily applied regardless of whether a single tooth is missing or multiple teeth are missing, as long as the doctor guides the person correctly and creates an appropriate treatment plan.

How is an Implant Inserted?

-Before implant treatment, first the patient's general oral and dental examination is performed to determine the current problems, then the patient's story is listened to and the doctor decides on the appropriate treatment method for the person, taking into account whether or not the patient has any illness.

-After the anesthesia process is performed according to the anesthesia method decided by the doctor, the area where the implant will be placed is cleaned. -A small incision is made in the area where the implant will be placed according to the technique to be applied decided by the doctor. -A hole is opened to place the screw that will act as the tooth root in the bone and the implant is screwed in. -Finally, the operation is concluded by stitching 1 or 2 times to cover the incised gum with the implant.

– In the second stage, it takes approximately 2-6 months for the jawbone to fuse with the surface of the dental implant. The reason for this is that it is very important for the implant to be placed on a solid foundation.

– In the 3rd stage, the bone growth and healing process is complete. However, in some cases, a small operation may be performed again to place the abutment to which the crown will be attached. If the doctor decides to perform an additional operation, the mouth is anesthetized again and the abutment is placed by making another small incision. The healing process is expected to last approximately 2 weeks.

-In the 4th stage, intraoral alignment is done and molds are taken. The jawbone is now strong enough to support the new tooth and a decision is made on which tooth will be attached.

-When the 5th stage is reached, the final stage is reached and the artificial tooth is screwed in. It is normal for the patient to have slight pain or slight swelling after the operation. Therefore, cold compresses are applied with an ice bag to reduce the swelling.