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Implant
What is an implant?
It is an artificial tooth root in the form of a screw which is made of titanium and placed via a surgical operation.
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How is an implant placed?
An implant is placed by general dentists or jaw surgeons in accordance with their education, experience and field of profession via a surgical operation performed under sterile conditions. (A 3-day treatment is adequate for placing an implant). The patient then begins a waiting process of 3-6 months in order that the implant can completely integrate into the bone. After the completion of the waiting process, the tooth placement on to the implant lasts a total of 5-7 days.
Who can implants be applied to?
Implants are applied to people who have a good state of health, healthy gums and adequate bone structure, as it requires a surgical operation. If the patient does not have an adequate bone structure, there are additional procedures (the application of artificial or natural bone grafting) to create an adequately suitable space for the implant. The success rate for an implant decreases among patients who have systemic diseases such as diabetes, and chronic diseases such as bruxism, and who smoke and drink alcohol.
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