Dental Implant
all on 4 / all on 6
Dental implants are artificial tooth roots, usually made of titanium, that replace the tooth root and help prevent or stop the loss of jawbone, which helps to fill the gaps in tooth deficiencies in accordance with the natural tooth structure.
Dental implants are artificial tooth roots, usually made of titanium, that replace the tooth root and help prevent or stop the loss of jawbone, which helps to fill the gaps in tooth deficiencies in accordance with the natural tooth structure. Implants are a surgical procedure to restore the chewing ability or appearance of a tooth to a person who has lost teeth. Implants are strong foundation screws for fixed (permanent) or removable teeth made to match your own teeth. Missing teeth are both a health and cosmetic problem. From the interaction of developing technology with dentistry, it has become the main alternative treatment to meet the needs of patients and implant dental treatment has been developed as an alternative to the traditionally used bridge and prosthesis.
Who Can Receive Dental Implant Treatment?
It can be applied to any patient who has completed the age of 18 and whose jaw and facial development has ended, whose jaw structure is determined to be suitable by X-rays and examinations.
The following points should be considered before starting implant treatment:
The patient must have completed 18 years of age, there is no upper age limit.
The patient must have completed jawbone and facial development.
The patient should not have any gum disease before the treatment.
The use of blood thinners should be stopped under the control of a specialist doctor before treatment.
Even if the patient has chronic diseases such as heart, diabetes and blood pressure, implant treatment can be performed after they are under control.
Patients with bone resorption disease can have dental implant treatment after the approval of a specialist doctor.
There should be no negative effects on bone healing after treatment.
Excessive smoking and alcohol use negatively affect implant treatment.
In which cases is a dental implant used?
Dental implants are usually used to replace or support missing teeth. Dental implants can be applied in the following cases:
Single tooth deficiency: If the bone in the area where the implant will be placed is sufficient, the implant can be used to replace the missing tooth by placing a dental crown on the implant.
Complete or partial edentulism: If more than one tooth is missing, fixed or removable prostheses can be made using implants. Fixed prostheses are fixed by screwing into the implants and are more comfortable and convenient than removable prostheses.
Jaw and facial defects: In the treatment of defects in the jaw and facial area, an aesthetic appearance can be achieved by using implants.
Fused jawbone problem: Lack of teeth can cause melting of the jawbone over time. If the jawbone has melted, bone grafting may be required before implant treatment.
Patients who do not prefer removable prosthesis: Implants are an ideal option for patients who do not prefer removable dentures. It is more comfortable and convenient than removable prostheses, so it can be used in patients who have tried removable prosthesis but cannot use it comfortably.
How is Implant Treatment Performed?
The first step in the dental implant treatment process is to determine a personalized treatment plan and program. The plan is made by specialists in the field of oral surgery and restorative dentistry according to the specific needs of the patient. Implant dental treatment is usually performed under local anesthesia without fully anesthetizing the patient. Although implant tooth placement is a surgical operation, it is generally more comfortable than tooth extraction.
Before the operation, a preliminary examination is performed by a specialist dentist. X-rays of the jawbone area and other teeth are taken, and if necessary, tomography (3-dimensional film) is taken. Intraoral measurements are made with devices using advanced artificial intelligence technologies and evaluated by our specialist dentists. The tooth root implant, which is usually a small post made of titanium, is then placed into the bone socket of the missing tooth. Over time, the jawbone heals and grows around the implant, anchoring it to the jaw.
An intermediate attachment (abutment) is attached to the implant, which is connected to the jawbone and fixed there, to hold the new tooth to be inserted. The dentist takes impressions for the new teeth and creates a new model suitable for the jaw. After this procedure, the temporary replacement tooth can now be placed in the area. Instead of individual crowns on the implant placed in place of the lost teeth, some patients may have attachments that hold and support removable teeth.
After the implant dental treatment, the temporary teeth will be arranged by your practicing dentist to look as close as possible to the appearance of your natural teeth. The function and feel of your temporary teeth will be the same as your natural teeth.
All on four
The all on four technique is done by placing 4 implants only in the upper and lower jawbone to support the prosthesis to be placed, instead of applying implants for each missing tooth separately. Two of these implants are placed on the front side of the jaw at a 90-degree angle and the other implants are placed on the back side at an angle of approximately 45 degrees.
All on four dental implant treatment, which is one of the dental implant applications, has proven to be reliable because it is a type of treatment that has been used for years. At the same time, it will also be understood that the All on four technique is a much faster and economical form of treatment compared to the classical implant method, which has a high cost to the patient, long treatment time and advanced surgical techniques.
The biggest difference between traditional implants and All-on-4 implants is how they are positioned in the mouth. In the traditional method, 6-8 implants are used to replace lost teeth in a completely edentulous jaw, while only 4 implants are sufficient with this technique.
In the all on four technique, temporary prostheses are placed within 2 days after the implants are placed. If the jaw does not react adversely to the implants, fixed prostheses are placed after 12 weeks (3 months).
All on four technique is a comfortable technique that does not leave the patient toothless throughout the treatment. Because in classical implant treatments, the patient continues his life without teeth for a long period of time.
If you want to get rid of all the problems caused by toothlessness in a short time with the All on four technique, you can come to our clinic, you are in the right place.
How is All On Four Implant Dental Treatment Performed?
The patient who wants to be treated with the All On Four Implant Technique first undergoes the necessary examinations and examinations.
Intraoral measurements are made.
All on four implant dental treatment can be performed with local anesthesia or with general anesthesia for those with conditions such as high blood pressure and anxiety.
Before the implants are placed with the all on four technique, the teeth that have lost their function, if any, in the jaw are extracted. Then 4 implants are placed in the upper and lower jaw.
In all on four treatment, temporary prostheses prepared in accordance with the patient's jaw structure are fixed on the implants and 12 weeks (3 months) are waited for implant-jawbone fusion without intervening in the jaw.
At the end of 12 weeks, the jawbone and implant are fused. The treatment is terminated by placing permanent prostheses.
The biggest advantage of the all on four technique is that it offers excellent chewing efficiency as the prosthesis is fixed with mini screws, the temporary prosthesis can be safely applied within 2 days after the surgical procedure, restoring oral aesthetics and psychologically relieving the patient. However, the advantages of all on four implant treatment can be listed as follows:
It is less traumatic as it eliminates the need for bone grafting.
Provides a more painless and complication-free recovery.
Protects from food-induced trauma,
As with traditional dental implants, the tooth that needs to be extracted can be extracted and implanted immediately.
The cost of the procedure is lower because the number of implants is reduced.
The surgical procedure is simple and short compared to other procedures.
Temporary prosthesis can be applied immediately within 2 days after the surgical procedure.
The temporary prosthesis provides aesthetic and psychological comfort to the patient until permanent prostheses are applied.
It allows the treatment of patients with diabetes, osteoporosis or patients who are generally unfavorable for bone grafting.
It eliminates the discomfort and insecurity of removable prostheses.
All-On-Six Implant Treatment
All-on-6 implant treatment is an implant dental treatment in which fixed prostheses are placed on 6 implants placed at different angles in the upper and lower jaw for patients who are completely toothless. Supported by 6 implants, the bite and chewing forces of the teeth increase their pressure resistance. This treatment is an alternative treatment for patients who have no teeth, who do not want to use full palate dentures or who use total removable dentures (dentures).
All on six dental implant treatment restores a more beautiful smile, speech, comfortable chewing, and biting abilities to the patient. All on six dental implant treatment is a successful treatment preferred by patients and doctors for a long time.
To Which Patients Is All On 6 Implant Technique Applied?
Patients who are completely toothless,
Patients will have all their teeth extracted,
Patients who have lost most of their teeth for various reasons,
Patients who cannot undergo traditional full mouth dental implant treatment due to bone loss in the jaw,
Patients who do not want to undergo a long treatment process to regain their teeth,
Patients who want to choose both durable, long-lasting and economical implant treatment,
It can be applied to patients who cannot or do not want to use total prosthetic teeth (dentures, palates) and who want to have more aesthetic and functional teeth.
How is All On 6 Treatment Performed?
For All-on-6 implant treatment, images of the patient's upper and lower jaw are taken and necessary measurements are made. Mold measurements made with this technology give almost error-free results. The measurements are sent to the laboratory.
With computerized modeling, the patient is shown various images of how their teeth will look after implant treatment.
General anesthesia or local anesthesia is applied depending on the general health status of the patient.
If the patient has a tooth to be extracted, tooth extraction is performed.
All-on-6 implants are placed six implants each in the upper and lower jaw. Your dentist adjusts the angle of the implants so that the bite and chewing force is the best. These angles are 90 degrees for the front implants and about 45 degrees for the back implants.
Within 2 days, temporary prostheses (bridges and crowns) are placed on the implants.
For up to 3 months, the implant is expected to fuse with the jawbone.
When the implants fuse with the jawbone, the temporary prostheses are removed. Permanent prostheses are inserted and the treatment is completed.
The patient regains the functions of the lost teeth with artificial teeth thanks to the permanent prostheses. Patients who have all on six implant teeth can laugh, talk and eat comfortably.
After All On 6 Treatment
Nothing should be eaten or drunk until the numbness subsides (about 2 hours).
Since tooth sensitivity may occur, extremely hot and cold foods should be avoided in the first days.
On the first day of the procedure, teeth should not be brushed, mouthwash should not be gargled, and spitting should not be done, and movements that may cause pressure in the head and neck area should be avoided.
On the second day of All on six implant treatment, mouthwash should be done and food can be eaten half an hour after mouthwash.
Patients may experience mild pain in the first days. Pain can be controlled with painkillers and medications recommended by your dentist.
If your dentist has deemed antibiotic treatment appropriate, the drugs should be used in the correct dosage and periodicity.
Excessive alcohol consumption should be avoided during treatment.
Smoking may affect the success of the treatment as it prepares the environment for the increase of harmful bacteria in the mouth. Smoking should be avoided during treatment.
Patients should consume soft foods during the 3-month period when temporary prostheses are worn. During this period, hard foods should not be consumed and the jawbone should be forced since the screw teeth are expected to fuse with the jawbone. Hard foods may damage the prosthetic teeth. Your dentist will intervene immediately so that this does not cause loss of one of the implants. After the permanent prostheses are placed, patients can easily consume any food they want.
Mild swelling and slight bleeding is normal for the first days.
To maintain oral and dental health, attention should be paid to oral and dental hygiene and teeth should be brushed regularly and correctly.
If you develop any complications other than the warnings of your physician, you should definitely inform your physician.
What are the Advantages of All On Six Implant Dental Implant Treatment?
All on six treatment allows people to have teeth that they can use for many years without any problems in a faster and more economical way.
It is successfully applied to patients over the age of 18 who are in good general health. There is no upper age limit for the treatment.
New bone loss is prevented thanks to the implant teeth positioned in place of some of the missing teeth.
All on six treatment is completed in a very short time compared to full mouth implant treatments. In full mouth implant dental treatment, patients may be toothless for a while. In All on six treatment, patients never go through a period of toothlessness. Temporary teeth are attached within 2 days after the first implants are made. Some patients who use removable total dentures cannot use these prostheses comfortably due to nausea. Patients with all on six implants do not have a nausea reflex.
Patients do not experience the problems they experience with total dentures (dentures, palate). The biting seen in total prosthesis or the situation of moving and making noise during speech is not experienced in all on six. Patients laugh, laugh, talk and eat freely without fear of their dentures moving. Unlike removable total dentures, it is an implant-supported fixed dental treatment.
It is applied with a high success rate even to patients with bone resorption or bone damage.
All on six implants are more economical than whole mouth implant treatment.
Prostheses supported by 6 implants placed in the jaw provide stronger biting and chewing.
It increases patients' self-confidence and quality of life. It looks close to natural teeth.
Special planning is made for the patient. Since the final shape of the teeth is shown to the patient with computerized technology, the desired changes are made before the procedure is completed. This allows the teeth to be shaped as the patient wishes. It provides the patient with smile aesthetics and a natural appearance.
Due to the lack of teeth, the patient's problem with the letters that the patient cannot fully extract while speaking is eliminated. The patient speaks more understandable, clear and correct letters. In this way, the patient's self-confidence increases.
Recovery time is shorter and more economical than full jaw implants.
Patients with complete edentulousness get rid of the troubles of losing their teeth in a single session. Those who have all on six implant dental treatment have much more functional teeth than full palate prosthesis and regain dental functions. This gives comfort and happiness to the individual. Patients' excitement for life, joy of living and motivation increase.
All On Four or All On Six?
Both methods are the same in terms of the way the transactions are done.
All on four is more economical than all on six.
Since 6 implants are placed in the jaw in all on six, the prostheses receive more support during the biting and chewing process. All on six gives the patient the ability to bite and chew better than all on four.
When it comes to which one to do, the choice is left to the patients, as well as the dentist's recommendation after taking and examining the necessary x-rays.
What is the Difference Between All On Six Implants and Standard Implants?
While 6 implants are applied to the jaw in the all on six technique, 8 implants are applied in the full mouth implant technique. This allows full mouth implants to better meet the chewing pressure and to be stronger during biting and chewing.
The experience of the physician who will perform the all on six procedure, the high level of medical skills and placing the implants at the correct angle is a very important factor that directly affects the success of the treatment.
In standard implants, the procedure is completed in 6-8 months in total when everything goes well. Multiple sessions are applied for the procedures. The patient remains toothless for a long time before the prosthesis is inserted.
In All on six, the procedure is completed in 3-4 months, including complete recovery. Several sessions are sufficient for treatment. Temporary prostheses are placed on the day the implants are placed. There is never a period when the patient is toothless. The treatment is short.