What are the types of bone grafts? Our teeth are safe with their roots in the jawbone in the mouth. The jawbone surrounds the roots of the teeth, providing a safe environment for the teeth and maintaining its natural shape and structure. When a tooth is lost in the mouth for any reason, the jawbone where the roots of the teeth are located becomes inactive. Over time, it ceases to […]

Zirkonyum (Zirconium) İmplant Nedir? Titanyum gibi doku dostu olduğu düşünülen zirkonyumdan üretilmiş implantların renkleri dişe daha benzer olduğu için avantaj sağlayacakları düşünülerek denenmiştir. Ancak kemiğin içinde kalan implant renginin önemi azdır. Ayrıca zirkonyum implantlar, titanyum implantlar kadar uzun ömürlü ve sorunsuz olmadıkları gerekçesiyle çok az kullanılmaktadır. Bu nedenle günümüzde dünyada halen kullanılan implantların %99.9 u titanyumdan […]

The anatomical cavities located just above our upper jaw, near our molars, are medically known as the maxillary sinuses. These cavities, which serve functions such as voice production and head weight reduction, sometimes sag, causing loss of bone volume. This bone loss can be considered a natural physiological process, but for a patient embarking on implant treatment, […]

If any problems occur after implant treatment, the first sign may be pain, implant displacement, the onset of an infection, or gum swelling. If you experience these symptoms, you should immediately consult a dentist. An examination of the implanted area will identify the source of the problem and provide the necessary treatment. How Can You Tell If a Problem Occurs After Implant Treatment? What Should Be Done? If the implant has moved […]

Prof. Dr. Ömer Kutay answers frequently asked questions about one-day implant treatment. "One-day implant" is one of the most important topics in the implant field today. This is because this treatment reduces the time a patient goes without teeth to zero, saving them from having to go months without teeth. Can Implant Treatment Be Done in One Day? Treatments where implants and teeth are completed in one day are […]

The biggest advantage of implant dentures and dental implants over replacement teeth is their stability. This means they hold the dentures securely in place during chewing, preventing them from shifting. They also transmit the forces generated during chewing to the bone marrow in a way that the bone responds to. What is the advantage of implants over dentures? This is known as the biggest advantage. Today, the need for fixation for dentures […]

Jawbone loss after tooth extraction is a common occurrence. How can those experiencing osteoporosis receive implant treatment? When the jawbone is lost, there are several methods for implant placement. One method involves placing implants during bone grafting. Sometimes, the implants placed during bone grafting can be narrower, thinner implants, which is not always preferred. Alternatively, bone grafting can be […]

Implant treatment can be applied to both the upper and lower jaws. Can dental implants be applied to both the upper and lower jaws? The only requirement is sufficient bone volume to accommodate the implant. The biggest problem here is premature bone loss in the posterior region of the upper jaw, the area where the upper molars are located, and the area where the lower molars are located. After tooth extraction, […]

There are two ways to care for implant-mounted dentures. If the implant is fixed, we need to brush the teeth attached to the implants just as we would our natural teeth. How to Care for Implants? We brush implant-mounted teeth with the same care as we brush our own teeth, using a toothbrush and toothpaste. The dentures on some implants can be removed by the patient. Of course, when handling removable dentures, brushing […]

Implant and prosthodontist Prof. Dr. Ömer Kutay continues to answer frequently asked questions about implants. Ömer Kutay explains whether implants are harmful to the human body. As far as we know, implants do not harm the jawbone. Are implants harmful? Implants do not interact with the jawbone. The human body considers implants a friendly structure […]