Missing teeth can cause problems in both health and aesthetics. At this point, the developing technology has enabled the availability of many treatment methods in dentistry. An alternative treatment method to the typically applied bridge and prosthesis was developed. This treatment method is implant tooth treatment. So what is an implant, how is dental implant treatment done?
What is Dental Implant?
Implants are screws used in the treatment of missing teeth. These screws, which are inserted into the jawbone, are made of titanium. During the procedure, a dental prosthesis is placed on these screws. What makes implant treatment better than alternative treatments is that it does not damage neighboring teeth. In other words, neighboring teeth do not need to be cut in tooth implant treatment. The implant serves as a tooth root. For this reason, patients can easily eat, talk and laugh as if they have natural teeth after the operation.
How Is Implant Treatment Performed?
Implant treatment is performed under local anesthesia. Your doctor will perform a detailed examination before the procedure and an X-ray will be taken. In this process, the jaw bones and the remaining teeth are measured. In general, there are two options for the placement of tooth implants. The first of these is the installation of a temporary cap after the implant is placed in the one-step process. In the two-stage procedure, after the tooth implant is inserted, it is covered with gum. After that, the teeth are left to heal.
