Do you want to restore your beautiful, healthy smile with dental implants? Would you like to get more detailed information about dental implants? Let's go through it with you step by step, learning how a dental implant surgery is done and what you can expect after the procedure.

Table of contents

• Overview of dental implant surgery

• Benefits of dental implant surgery

• Before dental implant surgery

• Dental implant steps 

1. Tooth extraction 

2. Jawbone grafting 

3. Dental implants placement 

4. Abutments attachment 

5. Permanent restoration placement

• Common side effects of the dental implant procedure

• After the dental implant procedure

• The cost of the dental implant in Turkey 2022

Overview of dental implant surgery

Dental implant surgery is a dental procedure that replaces damaged or missing teeth with artificial ones that look and work exactly like real teeth. The tooth root is replaced with a metal post, which serves as the primary foundation for the installation of the new restoration "crown."

Dental implants can be a better choice than dentures or bridgework for several cases, especially, when the patient suffers from many missing teeth that cannot help with those two procedures. Nowadays, an immediate dental implant procedure, which is a modern type of dental implant, is used. It is fitted on the same day the tooth is extracted. This cutting-edge technology can reduce dentist visits, saving significant time which was required for classic dental implants before.

 Benefits of dental implant surgery

Why is a dental implant procedure done? Several reasons may push you to perform a dental implant, have a look at them:

1.  If you have missing teeth, a dental implant procedure can be a long-term and effective way to restore better tooth shape and function.

2. Having so many missing teeth that other choices, such as dentures, are no longer an option.

3. Having damaged teeth that cannot be treated without dental implants.

4. Want to have healthy and straight teeth, which helps you speak clearly.

5. Dental implants can improve your oral health. 

6. A dental implant procedure can provide you with a charming smile that promotes your self-esteem.

Before dental implant surgery

Not everyone can be a good candidate for dental implants, you must enjoy good health without any chronic diseases, such as heart or blood diseases, and system immunity problems. Additionally, dental implant placing requires healthy gum and enough jaw bone mass, allowing for well dental implant placement.: Some tips must be followed to prepare for the operation:

• Dental examinations are administered to the patient, including dental X-rays and 3D images for the teeth.

• The doctor will review the patient’s medical history, ensuring that he does not have chronic disorders, such as heart conditions, and diabetes.

• Before going ahead with the procedure, a treatment plan is made for specifying the patient's exact dental problems.

Dental implant steps 

Typically, a dental implant procedure is performed under local anesthesia, going through the following stages:

1. Tooth extraction 

If you have a damaged or broken tooth with a root left in the gum and jawbone, you need to remove this part of the tooth as a dental implant will be inserted into its place exactly. Tooth extraction is usually done under local anesthesia by numbing the gum around the tooth to avoid feeling pain.

2. Jawbone grafting 

If your jawbone is solid and thick enough, you will not need jawbone grafting. Otherwise, you have to add extra bone to your jaw to create a strong base for your dental implant. Dental implants may move during your chewing action which exerts huge pressure on your bone, so your dental implant is more likely to fail if you don't consider jawbone grafting. A jawbone graft can be a natural bone that is taken from a certain part of your body or a synthetic bone graft that supports your dental implants powerfully. 

3. Dental implants placement 

Your dental surgeon will start a dental implant by making an incision into the gum to have access to the bone. Then, using a dental drill, he will drill holes in the bone to insert the metal post, which is a dental implant. Temporary dentures will be used to cover the dental implants while your permanent crowns are being prepared.

4. Abutments attachment 

In this step, a metal piece, which attaches the implant post to the crown, known as an abutment, will be placed on the implant. Next, you have to wait a period until your gums heal before placing the permanent crown.

5. Permanent restoration placement

Your artificial teeth will be the same as your original teeth by taking your teeth' impression to make your permanent restorations. After making sure your gums are healed, your dental surgeon will place your permanent crowns. Generally, each restoration is attached to its dental implant. However, in certain cases when the patient needs to correct all his entire teeth, an All-on-four implant procedure can replace all his teeth with four implants.

Common side effects of the dental implant procedure

Here you have some complications you may experience after your dental implant surgery:

• You may have swelling around your gums and face.

• You may experience pain at the implant location.

• You may experience bruising around the gums.

• You may experience light bleeding around your gums. 

After the dental implant procedure

You are most likely to have successful dental implant surgery if you follow those recommendations: 

• Avoid flossing your teeth for a week after your dental implant surgery.

• Avoid chewing solid foods or consuming tooth-staining foods or drinks

• Stop smoking for a while to avoid implant failure.

• Avoid drinking alcohol for a week after your dental implant

• Practice proper oral hygiene, brush your teeth, and rinse them with a saltwater solution.

• Don't forget to visit your dentist to check your teeth regularly.

 The cost of the dental implant in Turkey 2024

• Turkey is a good option for dental implants. You can perform dental implants there with good quality and at very competitive prices compared to other countries.

• Several factors may contribute to the price differences from one dental center to another, including the dental materials and techniques which are used. Additionally, some patients may need jawbone grafting or gum treatment, which adds more cost to the final cost of the dental implant.

• Generally, the dental implant prices in Turkey vary between €400 and €1000.