Implant
Dental implants are the preferred treatment method in cases where there are missing teeth, such as filling the missing teeth and supporting crown bridges made by old methods. Today, dental implants have become the most preferred solution for replacing missing teeth and providing the most effective results.
What is an implant?
A dental implant is an artificial root that is inserted into the jawbone to replace missing teeth, such as a natural tooth. Porcelain or zirconium coating is applied on the implant made of titanium alloy material to decide the preference and what will be the healthiest prosthesis method in the area where the implant is located.
What Are the Benefits of the Implant?
Dental implants are a treatment method applied in cases where there are missing teeth. It includes benefits that other dental treatment options, such as a movable prosthesis, cannot offer.
Some of the benefits of implants include;
- Prevention of bone loss: Tooth loss risks losing bone mass in the jaw. Implants prevent bone loss as they act as artificial roots in the jawbone.
- Chewing: Dental implants are applied to the jaw to replace the root of the tooth. Thus, it provides natural biting and chewing force together with natural teeth.
- Harmony with natural teeth: Dental implants come in different shapes and sizes. The prosthesis that will be made on it can be adapted according to the color of the teeth and the size of other teeth, so that it fits perfectly into natural teeth.
- Harmony with the face: The structure of the teeth affects the structure of the face. People who have lost their teeth have a different face shape and may look older. Dental implants restore the facial structure and prevent it from changing shape.
- Care: Dental implants are not affected by liquids that accumulate in the mouth or the forces that will be applied inside the mouth. For this reason, it does not carry risks such as bacteria formation and infection in the mouth. When routine oral and dental care is performed, it will be sufficient to have tartar cleaning done within the periods recommended by your physician.