A dental implant is an artificial tooth “root” that is artificially placed in your mouth to support dental prosthetics, such as dentures or bridges. They are screws made of tissue-friendly Titanium and placed in the jawbone, which acts as a root for the missing tooth.
What is an implant?
Implants are titanium-containing screw-like structures that are placed into the jawbone to replace missing teeth and serve as tooth roots. Missing teeth are completed by screwing porcelain teeth onto implants placed in the jawbone.
What is the advantage of having an implant?
Thanks to implants, missing teeth can be replaced without damaging healthy teeth.
Thanks to dental implants, it is possible to make fixed dentures that do not come off instead of removable dentures for patients who do not have any teeth.
What does implant success depend on?
Bone quality in the area where the implant is placed is very important. Due to the surface structure of the placed implant, the implant brand also plays an important role in the success of implant treatment. Care should be taken to ensure that the physician who will perform the implant application is trained and experienced in this regard.
How long does dental implant treatment take? How to do it?
The first step in implant treatment is to place the implant into the jawbone. In order for permanent teeth to be placed on the implants, the implant is expected to fully fuse with the jawbone. This union usually lasts 2-2.5 months. In cases where the jawbone is soft or bone powder is added to the jawbone, this period may extend up to 4-6 months. After the fusion of the implant and the jawbone is completed, porcelain teeth suitable for the missing tooth area are produced using measurements taken from inside the mouth and are attached to the implant.
Is implant surgery difficult? Will I feel pain?
During the implant operation, the area where the implant will be placed is completely anesthetized with local anesthesia. With the correct dose and application, there will be no pain or discomfort during implant placement. The pain felt after the numbness wears off can be controlled with painkillers.
Will my face swell after implant surgery?
The edema that occurs after the implant operation varies depending on factors such as the number of implants and the use of jaw bone powder. While most patients with 1-2 implants have subtle swelling, more edema and swelling is expected in patients with jaw bone powder or multiple implants. In other words, this situation varies depending on the size of the operation performed. Applying ice at regular intervals for 24 hours after the operation helps reduce swelling.
Is there a risk that the body will not accept the implant?
The titanium from which the implant is made is one of the most tissue-friendly, that is, biocompatible materials. It is not accurate information that the implant may be rejected by the body. Failures in implant treatment occur due to failure of the implant to achieve proper fusion with the jawbone or disruption of the fusion, melting or infection of the jawbone around the implant. This situation may develop depending on the patient’s general recovery potential, the patient’s oral hygiene, the quality of the jawbone, the surface and raw material properties of the implant used, i.e. the brand of the implant.
Why is the implant brand important?
One of the purposes of implant treatment is to ensure that implants placed in place of artificial tooth roots serve our patients for a lifetime. There are many brands of implants on the market, but unfortunately not all of these brands provide the same quality. Implant brands that have been on the market for years and have proven their quality and are successful worldwide are both the most suitable brands for patients and preferred by us physicians. Well-established and global implant brands, which are produced with advanced technologies and have long-term studies and research, have studies of 30 years, 40 years or even longer. In these studies, the condition of the implants in the jawbone after years is evaluated, and factors such as the continuity of the fusion relations with the jawbone and the continuity of the bone around the implant are examined. Implant brands that have been found successful as a result of long-term studies have been proven to serve patients without any problems for many, many years.
However, well-established implant brands are available all over the world, they stand behind any problems that may arise with their products and cover their warranties. At Denthaus clinic, we work with global, well-established implant brands that have been used all over the world for many years.
Can implants be placed at the same time as tooth extraction?
If appropriate conditions exist, implant placement at the same time as tooth extraction is a frequently applied technique and shortens the duration of implant treatment. After the examination performed by our specialist physicians, you will be informed whether this application is suitable for you.
Can temporary teeth be made after the implant? Do I have to remain toothless while having an implant?
Nowadays, there are treatment techniques that enable our patients to have temporary fixed teeth the day the implant is placed or the day after the operation. Temporary fixed teeth screwed onto implants placed for the treatment of single tooth deficiencies or completely edentulous jaws improve the quality of life of our patients and contribute to the nutritional and aesthetic status of the patients until permanent teeth are replaced. After the examination performed by our specialist physicians, you will be informed whether these techniques are suitable for you.
Is an implant required for every missing tooth?
One implant may not be required for each missing tooth. Depending on the length of the missing tooth, two or more implants are placed spaced apart and a bridge-shaped prosthesis can be made on top of it. The number of implants to be made is determined only after the clinical and radiographic examination of the treating physician.
Can implants be placed on patients using removable (palate-shaped) prostheses?
Completely edentulous patients can have fixed teeth with implants if there is sufficient bone volume and can get rid of removable dentures. Fixed implant treatment can be performed after bone formation procedures in patients who do not have sufficient bone volume.
It is very difficult to use removable dentures, especially in the lower jaw. Patients complain about their dentures constantly moving. In such cases, 2-4 implants placed in the lower jaw eliminate the problem of movement of such prostheses and improve the quality of life of patients wearing removable prostheses.
Implant treatment is an excellent option for patients who want fixed teeth and get rid of dentures that cause nausea because they cover the palate area in the upper jaw.
What can be done if there is not enough bone in the area where the implant will be placed / in case of osteoporosis?
Bone thickness, height and density in the area where the implant will be placed are important criteria for us. After the examination, any deficiencies detected in the bone structure in the area where the implant will be placed are treated with bone augmentation methods. For these treatments, ready-made bone grafts (jaw bone powder) and membranes (bone cover) are mostly used. These methods can be applied simultaneously with implant placement. In some cases, bone augmentation treatment is performed before implant treatment, and implant placement may be preferred after the bone quality in the area is ensured.
Are implant treatment prices high?
Implants are materials produced from high purity titanium with advanced technologies. Therefore, market entry prices are costly. Whether the cost of implant treatment is high or low depends on the brand of the implant applied, the extra materials used during the procedure (jaw bone powder, bone cover), and the type of porcelain made on the implant.
Why should I choose Belgrade for implant treatment?
Belgrade is one of the most popular destinations in Europe for implant treatment. There are several reasons for this:
Belgrade is home to the best dental clinics in the world. These clinics use experienced and qualified dentists and the latest technology. Belgrad
*Transportation to Belgrade is easy and affordable. There are direct flights from Europe to Belgrade and flight times are short. Many dental clinics can be easily reached from the city center by public transport.
*Belgrade is a beautiful city to visit. The city offers historical sites, cultural activities and a vibrant nightlife.
Therefore, if you are looking for an affordable and high-quality option for implant treatment, Belgrade is an excellent choice.