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 […]
Is There Pain During Implant Application?
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 and How Are They Maintained?
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. […]
Gum Recession, Osteoporosis and Implant Treatment
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 Case of Complete Edentition
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 […]
Is There Pain During Implant Placement?
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 […]
What is a Dental Implant?
What is a dental implant? A dental implant is a device made of titanium that resembles a screw and is placed inside the jawbone and acts as a tooth root. As you can see in the video below, you can see a larger version of the implant made of titanium. Again, in the video below, you can see an enlarged version of an implant tooth placed in the jawbone. By attaching a porcelain tooth to a titanium tooth root, edentulism is eliminated. Implant […]
How is a Dental Implant Applied?
Prof. Dr. Ömer Kutay, an implant and prosthodontist, answers frequently asked questions. The accomplished dentist explains how implants are placed. A dental implant can be placed through a very simple surgical procedure. How is a Dental Implant Placed? Whether the tooth is being extracted immediately or to replace a previously extracted tooth, a dental implant is placed in the jawbone through a simple procedure similar to a regular tooth extraction. […]
In What Situations Are Dental Implants Used?
When are dental implants used? Implant and Prosthetic Dentist Prof. Dr. Ömer Kutay continues to answer frequently asked questions. The accomplished dentist explains the situations in which dental implants are used. Dental implants can be used in all cases, whether a single tooth is missing, In What Situations Are Dental Implants Used? or a patient is missing all their teeth. […]
Prosthetic Teeth
The application used to fix removable dentures is called implant denture. Denture teeth are created by placing artificial teeth on screw-shaped tooth roots placed in the jawbone. There are many differences between implant dentures and other denture applications. While other denture applications require support from neighboring teeth and gums, implant dentures do not require such an application. Other denture tooth applications are […]
