Implant surgery is the most advanced dental application that fully restores a patient’s natural aesthetics, sensation, and chewing function by replacing lost teeth with biocompatible artificial roots (implants) placed into the jawbone. Considered the "gold standard" in the treatment of missing teeth today, this method permanently resolves tooth loss without causing any damage to adjacent healthy teeth. At Dentmetrik, by utilizing the latest digital dentistry technologies and world-class, certified implant brands, we offer our patients permanent and flawless implant treatments that allow them to smile with confidence for a lifetime.

Definition and Purpose of Implant Surgery

Implant surgery is the process of surgically placing artificial roots—small screw-like structures made of pure titanium or titanium alloys, which are tissue-friendly (biocompatible) materials—into the jawbone (alveolar bone). Once placed, these titanium screws are surrounded by bone cells and become an integral part of the body. In medical terms, this biological fusion process is called "osseointegration." After the implant has fully integrated with the jawbone, an intermediate piece called an "abutment" is attached, and finally, the structure is topped with a porcelain or zirconium crown tailored specifically to the patient’s oral anatomy.

The primary objective of this innovative treatment is to permanently eliminate the physical, functional, and psychological problems caused by tooth loss. When a tooth is lost, the jawbone in that area begins to resorb and lose volume over time because it is deprived of chewing pressure. The most significant medical goal of implant surgery is to halt this bone resorption by transmitting a natural stimulatory force back to the jawbone through the artificial root. Additionally, restoring 100% of the patient’s chewing power, correcting speech impairments, preventing digestive system issues, and restoring facial contours to ensure aesthetic integrity are among the core goals of implant treatment.

Types and Applications of Implant Surgery

Implant surgery can be applied using various techniques across a wide spectrum, depending on the extent of tooth loss, the quality of the jawbone, and patient expectations. The primary types of implants offered at Dentmetrik clinics include:

  1. Single Tooth Implants: Used when only one tooth is missing. A single implant and crown are placed without any intervention (such as bridge work) to the neighboring healthy teeth.
  2. Multiple Tooth Implants: In areas with multiple missing teeth, rather than placing an implant for every single gap, two or more implants are used as support pillars to carry implant-supported bridge prostheses.
  3. Full-Arch (Total) Implant Solutions: Systems designed for patients who have lost all teeth in the upper or lower jaw. Fixed porcelain or zirconium prostheses—which the patient never has to remove—are placed on 4 to 8 implants.
  4. All-on-4 and All-on-6 Concepts: An advanced surgical and "immediate loading" technique where 4 or 6 implants are placed at specific angles in patients with severe bone loss in the posterior regions, allowing fixed temporary teeth to be attached on the same day.
  5. Sutureless (Flapless) Implant Surgery: A rapid and painless method for patients with suitable bone structure, where the gum is not surgically cut open but rather a millimeter-sized socket is created just large enough for the implant.
  6. Zygomatic (Cheekbone) Implants: Special, long implants anchored into the cheekbones (zygoma) for specific cases where the upper jawbone has resorbed too much to support standard implants.

The Procedure and Process

The implant process begins with a detailed examination at our clinic. At this stage, 3D Dental Tomography (CBCT) is used to analyze bone thickness, density, the location of nerve canals, and sinus cavities with millimeter precision. If the bone volume is sufficient, surgical planning proceeds immediately. If there is bone deficiency, preparatory surgeries such as bone grafting or sinus lifting are included in the process.

The surgical phase is conducted under strictly sterile conditions using local anesthesia. Patients feel absolutely no pain during the procedure; only a slight vibration and pressure may be felt. The gum is precisely opened, a socket matching the diameter and length of the implant is prepared in the bone, and the titanium implant is placed. Placing a single implant typically takes only 15–20 minutes.

After the operation, a waiting period is required for the implant to fully bond with the bone (osseointegration)—averaging 2–3 months for the lower jaw and 3–4 months for the upper jaw (up to 6 months if bone powder was used). Aesthetic temporary prostheses are provided so the patient is never without teeth. Once healing is complete, the second stage begins: the implants are uncovered, and measurements are taken using traditional materials or digital intraoral scanners (CAD/CAM). After a few fitting sessions, the permanent porcelain or zirconium teeth—designed to match the patient’s facial features, tooth color, and bite—are fixed onto the implants, concluding the process with a perfect smile.

What Are the Advantages?

The greatest advantage of implant surgery is that it provides the sensation, appearance, and biological function closest to one's original teeth. Unlike traditional bridges, which require the grinding down (cutting) of healthy adjacent teeth, implant treatment preserves the integrity of neighboring teeth. Issues common with traditional removable dentures—such as irritation, movement while eating, the risk of slipping while speaking, or a decreased sense of taste—are completely eliminated with implant-supported fixed teeth. Patients can chew any food, including hard items (apples, nuts, etc.), with maximum force.

Furthermore, implants protect the jawbone. The bone resorption that occurs after tooth extraction is halted by the mechanical pressure the implant applies within the bone, preventing the facial profile from collapsing and looking prematurely aged. Because titanium does not decay and is unaffected by oral fluids, dental implants—with proper oral hygiene and routine check-ups—are the most economical and permanent long-term tooth replacement method.

Contact Dentmetrik today to receive detailed information about personalized implant prices, All-on-4/6 procedures, the high-end materials we use, and our health tourism privileges in Ankara, or to create an appointment through our free online consultation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Placing implants into the jawbone usually finishes in a single session. However, an average of 2-3 months is expected for the lower jaw and 3-4 months for the upper jaw for the implant to fuse with the bone (osseointegration). In cases where bone powder is used, this period can extend up to 6 months.

Dental implants are produced from tissue-friendly pure titanium and are not perceived as foreign substances by the body; therefore, an allergic condition such as "tissue rejection" is not in question. The success rate of implants performed in expert hands and under sterile conditions is over 98%.

Yes, you can. In cases where the bone volume is insufficient, a new and solid bone foundation is created for the implant with advanced surgical techniques such as bone powder (graft) addition and sinus lifting in the upper jaw, before or in the same session as the implant placement.

Absolutely not. During the process of waiting for your implants to fuse with the bone, you are provided with temporary prostheses (fixed or removable) that will not impair your aesthetics and speech. You do not continue your social life without teeth.

A correctly planned implant treatment performed with high-quality materials can be used safely for a lifetime, provided that the patient pays attention to oral hygiene, limits smoking, and does not neglect routine doctor check-ups.

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