Dental Implants

Dental Implants

Dental implants are materials that mimic tooth roots placed into the jawbone in areas where tooth loss occurs. In today's dentistry practices, implant-supported restorations are primarily used in the treatment of patients' loss of aesthetics, function and phonation. After teeth are extracted, the bone surrounding the tooth roots begins to melt over time, this is called resorption. As a result of bone resorption, the facial profile deteriorates, lip and cheek support disappears, wrinkles around the mouth increase, and the tip of the nose and chin come closer together. In order to prevent bone resorption, implant placement should be considered to replace the roots of extracted teeth in appropriate cases.

Fixed or removable prostheses used to replace missing teeth replace only the crown (the visible part of the teeth in the mouth) of the lost teeth. The purpose of placing the root in the mouth, as well as the crown, is to preserve the existence of the bone. For this reason, implant-supported fixed prostheses are preferred instead of tooth-supported bridge prostheses or tissue-supported removable prostheses. The bone forms a tight bond with the implant surfaces, allowing them to function like natural teeth. Biting and chewing functions provided by implant-supported fixed prostheses stimulate the bone and prevent bone resorption. Additionally, with the use of dental implants, there is no need to reduce the size of the teeth adjacent to the lost tooth and the health of the natural teeth is preserved.

If you have missing teeth, you can find out whether implant treatment is suitable for you by having an examination with your dentist.