Dental implants are artificial tooth roots placed in the jawbone and made to support dentures. Fixed or removable dentures made on these artificial roots, which are made to replace missing teeth and can be used for a lifetime, restore the chewing function and aesthetics of the patient.

In which cases is implant treatment applied?
- In cases where there are no teeth in the lower and upper jaws, in cases where the patient cannot use their full denture due to excessive bone loss, the denture is placed on the implants to increase retention.
- If the back area ends up toothless in the loss of large molars, a fixed bridge can be made on several implants instead of a removable partial denture.
- In long toothless gaps, the long bodies of the bridges made pose a problem. The support and durability of long bridges can be increased with one or several implants to be applied to the toothless area.
- In the event of the loss of a single tooth, a single implant can be placed in place of the missing tooth without the need to reduce the teeth on both sides of the lost tooth and a single coating can be made on it.

How is an implant applied?

Examination
This stage consists of the patient's general health and dental examinations. If the patient's general health is suitable for implantation, the dentist decides on the type and length of the implant to be used, based on a special x-ray to be taken and the condition of the teeth in the mouth. At this stage, it is very important for the doctor who will decide on the implant and the prosthesis to be made on the implant later to be experienced.

Operation
The implant is placed under local anesthesia. The procedure can take between 30-90 minutes depending on the number of implants to be applied.

Healing stage
After the implant is placed, a certain amount of time must pass for it to integrate with the bone. This period is between 3-6 months. During the healing phase, a temporary prosthesis is made for the patient if necessary. Patients continue their normal diet without putting too much pressure on the implants. During the healing period, the doctor who applied the implant calls the patient for check-ups at certain intervals and may request another x-ray if necessary.
Placement of the implant superstructure

Implants generally consist of two parts. The first part is the cylindrical piece placed in the jawbone. For the construction of the prosthesis, there is a second piece called the abutment that is compatible with the first piece in the bone. After the healing period is completed and the first piece is completely surrounded by healthy bone, the superstructure is placed.
Making the prosthesis
The superstructure is measured. The prosthesis is finished with known methods.