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Things about the implant in 7 steps

Implant, which is a widely preferred treatment method, leaves question marks over people’s minds. Prof. Dr. Ahmet Mihmanlı explained the things that are curious about the implant in 7 steps.

Dental problems and loss of teeth cause speech difficulties, eating difficulties and a lack of self-confidence. Prof. Dr. Ahmet Mihmanlı from Istanbul Gelisim University (IGU), Faculty of Dentistry, made statements about the implant, which is defined as artificial tooth roots placed in the space where there is a missing tooth. He explained the things to be considered at in 7 steps and what needs to be paid attention to.

1 .Learn the brand of the implant
You should definitely get an identity card from your doctor stating the brand of the implant. There should be a label showing the diameter, length and type of each implant made on this ID card.

2. Every stage of treatment is significant
All stages are crucial when having a dental implant, starting with taking an x-ray and placing the fixed or removable prosthesis in the mouth.

3. The brand of the implant is more important than which country it belongs to
Every country has a large number of implant brands. Price performance is important in brand selection. It is necessary not to insist on making foreign brands by forcing the budgets. In other words, we can say that the brand is more important than the country selection.

4. Implants in Turkey are as good as foreign brands
Currently, implants in our country are as good as foreign brands. Well-established and high-quality domestic brands give clinically beautiful and useful results. In addition, being domestic production often provides advantages in terms of access to parts and diversity.

5. It is possible to have a beautiful smile
Smile design is a procedure performed by considering the lower and upper lip gingival level, tooth shape. It is possible to have a natural and beautiful smile by having both fixed and removable dentures with dental implants.
 
 6. One can have a dental prosthesis at the same time by having a dental implant
If the person has enough bone, does not have the habit of clenching teeth and will take care of oral hygiene, s/he can have temporary or permanent teeth in the same session with the appropriate implant type. Currently, this process time has shortened considerably, especially with the increase in digital studies in a computer environment.

7. Your dentist must decide whether the prosthesis on the implant will be fixed or not
Although it is partially dependent on the preference of the patients whether the prosthesis on the implant will be fixed or not, this situation is mostly decided by the dentist. Still, the patient's preferences always come first, however, your dentist will guide you to the right solution.