Treatments

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Dental Implant

What is implant application?

Implants are screws made of titanium that are used in the treatment of missing teeth and placed inside the jawbone. A dental prosthesis is placed on these screws. The advantage of implant treatment over other treatments is that adjacent teeth are not damaged. That is, adjacent teeth do not need to be cut. The implant acts as a tooth root and you can eat, talk and laugh like a natural tooth.

Dental implant treatment can be a good alternative to inappropriate dentures or bridges. It can be considered as another option when natural tooth roots are missing, since it is not possible to replace dental prostheses.

How to do dental implant treatment depends on the type of implant and the condition of the jawbone. The biggest benefit of implants is that they provide good support for your new teeth.

Why is a dental implant done?

Dental implants are surgically placed on the roots of missing teeth, that is, on the jawbone. Since the titanium in the implants fuses with the jawbone, it does not slip, cause problems or cause bone damage like fixed bridges or prostheses.

Dental implants may generally be appropriate for you if:
If you have at least 1 or more missing teeth,
If you have a jawbone that has completed its growth,
If your bones are sufficient to fix the implants or if you can make bone grafts,
If you have healthy oral tissue,
If you do not have diseases that may cause negative effects in terms of bone healing,
If you cannot or do not want to use dentures,
If you want to improve your speaking,
If you are ready to endure the process for several months.
Who can be treated with implants?

Implant treatment is applied to individuals over the age of 18 who have completed their jaw and face development. Before the treatment, whether the jaw structure is suitable for the implant is determined by X-rays. In diabetic patients, the disease must be regulated before treatment. In those who use blood thinners, the drugs are discontinued before the treatment. Those with osteoporosis can receive implant treatment after receiving appropriate treatment.

Zirconium Crowns

The teeth structure filling down in a minimal amount from the surface, approximately 1-2 mm or less. A crown is fitted on the abraded teeth area. It imitates a natural and beautiful tooth shape and creates wonderful results in terms of colour and shape. It provides an excellent solution for some aesthetic defects such as discoloured teeth, cracked, broken or crowded teeth, misshapen teeth position as well as some chewing problems.

There are 2 different main type of crowns;

With metal-fused
Without metal-fused
For patients who request more aesthetic smile, dentists are also looking new and more aesthetic approaches. These aesthetic needs make new methods popular for the dental treatment such as Zirconium.

Zirconium is a white coloured substance for tooth making. In Zirconium treatment, there is no need to use metal to support the crown inside. Zirconium is transformed into zirconia ceramic in special furnaces instead of its pure mineral form. Zirconium crowns are from the group of non-metals supported crowns, and offers more natural appearance compared to old school versions of the crowns such as metal-fused porcelain crowns.

Will I feel pain during the procedure?

Filling down procedure is performed under the local anaesthesia. Afterwards, by applying a tooth-coloured temporary crowns, hot or cold sensitivity is prevented. Although very few people experience a slight tingling sensation, in general the process is completed without a problem.

How long will the treatment result?

The treatment completed within 5-7 days for the people with unproblematic gums. There can be need for more than one fitting appointment depending on the patient’s and dentist satisfaction.

What will I experience during the procedure?

First the teeth are filled down 1-2 mm more or less. Then impressions are taken and, in the laboratory, according to the patient’s wish and the state of the teeth, new crowns are created with Zirconium substrate in the most appropriate colour. And the final stage, it is fully adapted to the tooth with final check and cemented. Patients can use it without any discrimination from the natural teeth.

What are the advantages of Zirconium Crowns?

The light transmittance of Zirconium Crown is higher than metal fused porcelain crown. It doesn’t create dark colour and you won’t encounter problems such as black colour reflection from the gum line which may be in the metal fused porcelain crowns in time.

In addition, the light transmission feature of Zirconium Crown disappears the matte appearance, and a healthier, more transparent and more natura appearance is obtained thanks to the teeth getting and closest appearance to their original form. So, zirconium crowns are bio-compatible with human body. They are non-allergic. So, you can get your crowns without any doubt. Zirconium crown is an ideal type of dental treatment for patients with white colour request. People who use Zirconium Crowns do not have sensitivity to hot or cold. In addition, it is stronger than metal fused porcelain crowns.

What are the reasons why Zirconium Crowns are preferred?

In the treatment of advanced colour changes that do not give results with bleaching methods, in the diestama where the orthodontic treatment method doesn’t give satisfactory results, in the teeth that are discrete or slightly cracked, in the old fillings with deformed structure, ş-in the restoration of the teeth with excessively abraded teeth, in the usage of bridge on the posterior group is preferred to give more aesthetic and quick results.

What are the aesthetically pleasing advantages of Zirconium Crowns?

Metal which is the substructure of classical porcelain crowns, creates an opaque appearance on teeth to appear lifeless and artificial. This is prevented by Zirconium.

Does the Zirconium Crown cause a change in taste or odour in the mouth?

Its content is not metal, it is not possible t change the taste or cause odour.

Will Zirconium Crowns change colour in the future?

Due to the smooth and slippery surface, there wont be plaque accumulation. For this reason, it is not affected by coloured food such as coffee, tea and cigarettes. Its colour always stays as applied.

How to care for Zirconium Crowns?

Just like our natural teeth, crowns should be brushed twice a day and flossed once a day. If desired mouth shower can be used. With regular check-ups in every 6 months, problem that may occur in the future are prevented.

How long can Zirconium Crowns be used?

If the regular check-ups are done in every 6 months and regular oral hygiene is provided, it can be used for many years. Inside of the crowns there are teeth which are still living tissues. If anything happens in the roots, the life of the crowns may be shortened. As long as the roots are healthy, crowns can be used for many years.

Who can have Zirconium Crown Treatment?

Zirconium crowns can be applied at any age, following eruption of permanent teeth. However, it is in the period of development till the age of 18-20 and space between the teeth can be observed as a result of the enlargement of the chin.