IMPLANTS

The use of implants in dentistry is an absolutely safe procedure, well-documented by scientific research, with high success rates reaching 98%.

A tooth consists of the visible part in the mouth, called the crown, and the part that lies within the bone, known as the root. Implants are screws shaped like tooth roots made from pure titanium, a biocompatible and completely safe material, that are placed in the bone at the sites of missing teeth and undergo osseointegration. This means they do not simply screw into the bone but become one with it. Artificial teeth (single crowns or caps, bridges, and implant-supported dentures) are placed on top of the
implants.

The placement of implants is performed after the necessary radiological examination, which consists of a cone beam CT scan or panoramic radiography, by a specialized oral surgeon, and  a discussion with the patient for the best personalized treatment plan.

An implant takes the place of the missing tooth root, and if it is not replaced promptly, the bone is resorbed. Even when a bridge is placed, since the tooth root is not replaced, the bone beneath the bridge shrinks over time, creating a void. By promptly replacing lost teeth with implants, we protect the jawbone from resorption.

In what cases do I need implants?

Replacement of a single tooth.
If you have lost a tooth, it can be replaced with a properly placed implant. The advantages of replacing this tooth with an implant compared to a bridge include: the implant looks and functions like a natural tooth, does not affect neighboring teeth, and prevents gum deterioration.

Replacement of multiple teeth.
If you have lost more than one tooth, they can be replaced with bridges supported by dental implants. It
is not necessary to place as many implants as the missing teeth. The construction of bridges is also
advantageous compared to other partial restoration solutions. The benefits of restoring missing teeth
are numerous. Beyond aesthetics, the improvement in functionality in the area does not burden the
natural teeth at all.

Replacement of all teeth.
If you have lost all your teeth, dental implants can help restore your smile. Addressing edentulousness in a natural, aesthetic, and functional way is more than satisfactory.

The surgical placement of implants is done under local anesthesia and is painless. Any possible and expected postoperative discomfort can be managed with medication within just one week. After 3-6 months, depending on the case, the prosthetic restoration is performed.

Is the surgical procedure difficult for the patient?

The implants, resembling small screws or cylinders, are placed in the jawbone. Specifically, an incision is made in the gums at the area where the implants will be placed, and the gums are moved away from the bone. With the help of a surgical guide, the positions for the implants are identified, and cavities of the appropriate size are opened in the bone. The implants are placed into these cavities and remain there for 3-6 months until they integrate with the bone. These implants may be covered by gums or may initially be exposed to the oral environment, depending on the surgeon's judgment. During these 3-6 months, a temporary prosthetic restoration is placed over the implants. If the implants are placed below the gums during their initial placement, a second surgical stage follows after 3-6 months to expose them to the oral environment. At this stage, a small screw is placed over the implants to allow for the later placement of the final prosthetic restoration. The placement of the prosthetic restoration occurs about 4 weeks after the implants are exposed, once the surrounding gums have healed. Immediately after the prosthetic placement, aesthetics and function in the area return to normal, the patients’ psychology improves, and their morale rises.