Implant Treatment

However, there are other types of implants, such as the relatively new Zirconium Dental Implant, which do not have as many studies and long-term results as titanium implants.

Dental implants are used to replace missing, loose or severely damaged teeth. They offer an excellent long-term solution for completely or partially edentulous jaws. As a single crown or an implant-supported bridge, dental implants restore both function and aesthetics.

We often receive the request “remove all my teeth and replace them with implants”. However, we want it to be understood that removing a tooth with good/healthy bone support just for aesthetic reasons or pain is quite unnecessary and a bad idea.

All On Four Concept

The All-On-4 concept is an affordable alternative to other full mouth implant options. Under this concept, a full mouth denture or fixed bridge is supported by 4 implants placed in the jawbone. The All-On-4 concept also allows dentists and patients to avoid advanced implant procedures such as sinus floor lifting and inferior alveolar nerve lateralization.

All On Six and All On Eight Concept

All-On-6 is a full-mouth dental implant concept consisting of a fixed bridge supported by 6 dental implants placed in a single jaw. According to this concept, each implant is subjected to a lower amount of occlusal stress during chewing and grinding compared to the all-on-4 concept. Depending on the positioning of the implants, advanced dental implant procedures may be required for this concept.

Implant Supported Veneers and Bridges

Replacing a missing tooth with a dental implant brings many advantages over replacing a dental bridge. When replacing a missing tooth with a dental bridge, the anterior and posterior teeth of the missing tooth must be drilled to function as bridge abutments. This is quite acceptable when the ‘abutment’ teeth are already damaged. However, if the teeth next to the missing tooth are completely healthy, the bridge option may be unnecessarily invasive. In this case, the missing tooth can be restored with a single dental implant without causing any damage to the adjacent teeth.

In addition to being a more conservative option compared to other options, a single dental implant option costs almost the same as a 3-unit dental bridge.

Treatment Processes

Each patient’s jaw structure is different and there is no standardized treatment time for dental implant treatment in Turkey. Dental Implant procedures can be completed in a single visit in Turkey or may require multiple visits at intervals of at least 3 months. We usually need about 10 days if the treatment is to be completed in a single visit. In cases requiring multiple visits, including full jaw implants, the first visit in Turkey can be completed in as little as 2 days.

While we place the implants and provide temporary prosthesis the next day, we recommend our patients to stay a few more days instead of going straight back to their country. Our patients should not worry about hotel costs for the additional days, as 5-star accommodation and private car transfers are among our complimentary services.

Our dentists consider many factors when planning dental implant visits, including but not limited to

• Bone Quality
• Number of Implants
• Single Jaw or Double Jaw
• Systemic Diseases (Diabetes, Bone diseases, Heart Conditions and more)
• Primary Stability of Implants
• Advanced Implant Procedures

Example of a visit plan for full-jaw dental implants in Turkey, in the absence of a systemic disease and average bone quality:

• First Visit (6 Days): Implants + Temporary Prosthesis (if applicable)
• Second Visit (8 Days): 3 months after the first visit. The permanent bridge will be provided at this visit.

Customized treatment plans will be offered by our dentists after an online consultation during the proposal phase.

Frequently Asked Questions

Dental implants are one of the most reliable treatment options for replacing missing teeth. They are made of titanium and are biocompatible. Dental implants are inserted into the jawbone and used as a core, which is then covered with a crown or denture.