Dental Implants
Dental implants are artificial tooth roots placed into the jawbone when one or more teeth are missing. These screw-shaped implants are inserted into the jawbone, and a period of time, typically 3 months, is then awaited for the implant to fuse with the jawbone. While these are ideal durations, this period can be shorter with different procedures or even longer. Our clinic in Ankara offers various methods for comfortable implant treatment, which we will elaborate on further in this article.
For example, procedures such as bone graft additions or sinus lifts can extend this waiting period. Conversely, using implants with different technologies can shorten this time to as little as 21 days. We will also explain situations where this period can be reduced to 1 day later in the article.
In some cases, it’s possible to place an implant and attach a tooth on the same day. This treatment protocol, known as immediate loading, has specific conditions. Immediate loading can be performed on patients who meet these criteria. Especially in cases of anterior tooth fractures or extractions, it’s possible to perform both the tooth extraction and implant placement with an immediate restoration (a prosthetic crown) on the same day to maintain the patient’s aesthetics and function. Naturally, digital workflows significantly facilitate these procedures.
Traditional vs. Modern Surgical Methods
There are now significant differences between traditional and new surgical methods. In older implant application methods, a classical incision and suturing method were used after implant placement. However, there’s a method called “flapless surgery” which involves no incision or sutures. With this very simple procedure, we can place implants and complete implant treatment in much shorter times. For instance, you can have an implant placed in as little as 7 minutes.
As an alternative technique for patients who are afraid of implants or avoid treatment due to the perceived long duration, Guided Surgery can be mentioned. This method is used to increase comfort, especially in patients where we want to perform a safer surgery. In short, various methods are available for patients seeking comfortable implant treatment. Comfortable implant treatment can be performed at our clinic in Ankara.
Guided Surgery in Ankara
Guided Surgery is a treatment that can be performed for implants in Ankara. In this method, before the procedure, a tomography, detailed bone examination, and intraoral examination are conducted, and a personalized guide is prepared. This guide shows us which region of the bone, with what thickness and length, and even at what angle the implant can be placed during the operation. This significantly increases the comfort of both the doctor and the patient during the procedure.
Comfortable implant treatment can be performed in Ankara. Our primary goal is for our patients to leave our clinic happy and satisfied with their treatments. Our clinic utilizes all modern technology and continuously strives to improve for maximum patient comfort. You can find more detailed information about implants on our blog page. You can review the links below to learn what you’re curious about, and if you’d like more detailed information, you can call our clinic via our contact page to request an appointment. It’s also worth adding that all these methods can be performed with sedation (light anesthesia).
