Implant and natural tooth together; In a healthy mouth, implant-supported crown prostheses are compatible with natural teeth in terms of gingival appearance and symmetry.

Instead of traditional methods to treat missing teeth implant Treatment with ensures that the neighboring natural teeth are not damaged. It does not even harm the jawbone.

By the decision of the TDB Central Board of Directors, photographs of patients before and after treatment are not included.

The pictures found here are taken from academic publications taught at the university.

Gum Recession, Osteoporosis and Implant Treatment

Prof. Dr. Ömer Kutay explains the most curious topics such as Gum Recession, Osteoporosis and Implant Treatment.

Gum recession means that the bone under the gum has also melted. The bone under your gum there has melted a few mm once, so your gum has receded. When that tooth is extracted, the gum has receded again. When that tooth is extracted and the implant is placed, the gum will be recessed again. That's why we do the following.

Implant and natural tooth treatment

Today, the best option for replacing missing teeth is implant treatment. A dental implant is a titanium post that replaces the root of your tooth in the form of a small screw that fits into your jawbone and supports a porcelain or zirconium dental crown. Natural teeth and implant-supported teeth have differences and similarities.

The main difference between implants and natural teeth is the way they connect to your bone. Implants actually fuse to the bone and become part of it, meaning they do not move within the bone (osteointegration). This is a unique property of titanium, the metal that implants are made from. It is very important that this connection lasts, and it is up to you!

Natural teeth, on the other hand, do not become part of the bone surrounding them, meaning they do not adhere to the bone and are minimally mobile within the bone. Instead, they are connected by the periodontal ligament, which is made up of small fibers that insert into the tooth on one side and the bone on the other.

Another difference is that natural teeth decay, while implant-supported teeth do not. However, this does not mean that you do not need to worry about oral hygiene. Good oral hygiene is extremely important to protect both teeth and implants. For both, poor oral hygiene can lead to bacterial infections that can lead to gum disease and even bone loss.

The arch enemy of an implant that has fused to the bone is bacterial plaque. This is a bacterial infection known as “peri-implantitis” that begins when bacterial plaque is allowed to accumulate on the implant. Peri-implantitis can cause horizontal, vertical or cup-shaped bone loss around the implant, which can cause the implant to lose its connection to the bone, which can lead to implant loss. That’s why good brushing and flossing techniques and professional cleanings in routine dentistry are so important, and if these precautions are taken, this infection can be prevented. The most important thing that implants and natural teeth have in common is that they can both stay in your mouth for life, and that’s in your hands!