Dental Implants

Dental implants have become more popular recently, because of the advancement of cosmetic medicine, the operation techniques and the materials that make up the implants. So, the turnout has become high by people who want to restore their teeth and their bright smile.

Turkey was on the list of countries in providing this medical service, for the provision of high-quality dental materials at relatively low cost compared to other European and American countries.

Dental implants are among the most requested surgical dentistry procedures. The doctor replaces the missing teeth with implant that are surgically implanted into the jaw bones, then he covers them with a crown from the top, in a manner that suits and fits the teeth in the mouth naturally.

The process of dental implants is characterized by the lack of a certain limit of implanted teeth, as you can implant one or many teeth; with cost differences and after consulting your doctor of course.

There are some tips and guidelines that must be followed by the patient undergoing dental implants before the operation, in order to have a successful dental implants. Such tips are:

The choice of a specialist doctor with experience, efficiency and good reputation, as the process of dental implants is one of microsurgical operations.

The choice of a dental center, known for its good treatment services offered before and after the operation.

Maintain a routine hygiene of teeth and gums, as a patient undergoing dental implants must have a good oral health.

• Avoid smoking for a period of time (one-two months) before the operation.
• Avoid stimulants and caffeine such as tea and Arabic coffee for two weeks before the operation.
• Avoid having alcohol as well as blood thinners such as green tea and ibuprofen medicines.

Stages of Dental ImplantsDental implants are conducted in several routine stages at dental clinics and centers:

The doctor prepares the specified place for implantation by placing the implants, made of pure titanium metal in the jaw bone, in the place of the missing tooth.

The jawbone & the implant are healed, in what is called bone fusion, this takes six months for the upper jaw and three months for the lower jaw. The doctor prepares the final composition of dental implants, this phase includes a number of sessions, where the composition is prepared from oral prints, the doctor then installs it permanently on the implant.

It takes about half an hour to implant a tooth, dental implants are accompanied by a slight pain that can be treated with ordinary painkillers. The implant success rate is 95% for the lower jaw and 90% for the upper jaw, since it is more difficult to attach the implants Pre-Dental Implants Tips to the upper jaw bones.

Implanted teeth can last for more than 20 years, this, of course, depends on how well the patient is taking care of his/her health, and his/her interest in the cleanliness and health of their teeth on a daily basis.