Beşiktaş Implant Treatment, Brands and Prices

In which situations can an implant be placed?

It should not be forgotten that our teeth are an organ that affects not only our chewing but also our speech, appearance, and even personal charisma.

Implants can be applied in cases of a single missing tooth, multiple missing teeth, and complete edentulism.

Who can receive an implant?

• Having a normal wound healing capacity,
• Having good oral hygiene and a healthy bone structure with the potential to achieve sufficient quantity,
• Implants can be applied to anyone without systemic diseases that contraindicate implant placement (diabetes, advanced osteoporosis, etc.).

What are the advantages of implant placement?

An implant is a strong, comfortable, and reliable solution. Prostheses placed on implants replace real teeth while creating the most natural structure. In the process of completing missing teeth, healthy teeth remain untouched. Not having to cut our sound teeth for prosthetic purposes is, of course, a very important advantage. Additionally, implants are comparatively much longer‑lasting than other prosthetic options.

Especially for patients who have lost the chance to use fixed prostheses due to tooth loss, or for those who complain that their total prostheses do not stay fixed in the mouth because of bone resorption, the implant treatment will be the first alternative that comes to mind.

Because increasing life expectancy, linked to higher living standards, has led many of us to demand a certain level of comfort even in advanced age. Likewise, using removable (snap‑in) prostheses from a young age is not something anyone desires. It is precisely at this point that implants offer us a major treatment alternative.

The effects of tooth loss are both physiological and psychological. As a special procedure that replaces a natural tooth, an implant provides a definitive and healthy solution to the physiological and psychological problems caused by tooth loss or congenital tooth deficiencies.

What is oral implantology?

An implant is a titanium component—plate, screw, or post—placed for therapeutic purposes to replace lost teeth, having no adverse effects on the organism, and after completing its integration with the bone tissue, it can function like a natural tooth.

The tooth placed on an implant looks like your natural tooth and performs naturally.

Implants are a practice that dates back as far as human history. In various periods, people have considered mounting components onto the jawbone to fulfill the function of teeth as a solution.

Today, the most commonly used metal for implants is titanium. Titanium is a metal with excellent tissue compatibility that has been safely used in many fields of medicine for centuries.

Titanium shaped as a root, cylinder, or screw undergoes special processes (custom acid etching, laser roughening, etc.) before becoming ready for use as a dental implant. These processes determine the quality of the implant.

As a result of tooth loss or trauma, physiological bone resorption occurs, reducing the level and volume of the jawbone. This hinders the prosthesis from fully performing its function, leading to problems in chewing and speaking.

What are our treatment goals?

• Eliminating all types of edentulism and functional deficiencies using implants and implant‑supported prostheses.
• Treating a single missing tooth without affecting adjacent healthy teeth.
• Addressing multiple missing teeth by creating fixed bridges with the help of implants instead of removable prostheses.
• In cases of complete edentulism, fixed prostheses cannot be made in place of removable dentures (palates).
• Can implants be applied at any age?
• Yes. Only the completion of bone development in youths is required, which occurs up to ages 16‑17 in girls and up to 18 in boys.
• There is no upper age limit for adults. It can be applied to any age provided the general health condition is suitable. Older individuals often need dental implants more because they have lost more teeth and have bone resorption in the jaw.

Are all dental implants successful?

For implant success, good overall health—i.e., sufficient “healing potential”—accurate diagnosis, and proper cleaning and maintenance of the implant are required. Additionally, appropriate surgery and prosthesis must be performed by the clinician. Excessive smoking and/or heavy alcohol consumption will negatively affect success. Depending on the above factors,

What is the service life of implants?

The first patients have been successfully using their implants for more than thirty years. This duration depends on several variables such as overall health condition, daily care and cleaning of the implant. Nevertheless, as with any other medical intervention, in principle, a lifetime guarantee cannot be given; implant success can vary between 90-100%.

Situations where implant placement is not possible;

Implant placement may be contraindicated due to certain physical ailments or obstacles. These are:

1. Severe bone loss
2. Significant heart diseases
3. Blood clotting disorders
4. Rheumatic diseases
5. Severe addiction and similar conditions
6. In patients with diabetes; when it is uncontrolled and not regularly managed
7. Inadequate, insufficient, or anatomically risky bone structure in the jaw
8. Patient's aversion to surgical procedures (excessive fear, anxiety)
9. Patient's financial situation not being favorable (the procedure is expensive)
10. Situations where the patient cannot maintain proper oral hygiene after the implant.

If the treatment fails? 

The implant can be removed with a very simple procedure and the site heals spontaneously.

Are implants rejected by the body?

Implants are mostly made of a biocompatible material called titanium. Because titanium is not a living substance, it does not trigger an antigen–antibody reaction as seen in heart and kidney transplants. Therefore, “tissue rejection” cannot be said.

Is there a cancer risk?

In medicine and dentistry, there is not a single example showing that dental implants cause cancer.

Are dental implants performed for cosmetic reasons?

The primary purpose of dental implants is to address tooth loss. While correcting tooth loss, cosmetic improvements can also be achieved.

Can a guarantee be given?

Scientific studies have shown that implant success ranges between 90-100%. However, as with any medical intervention, it is not possible to guarantee implants. In our clinic, the conditions necessary to maximize treatment success are assembled with great care.

What are the fundamental criteria that determine our treatment success?

First and foremost, case selection, i.e., establishing the correct indication, is the primary prerequisite for treatment success.

• Accurate prosthetic planning
• Appropriate clinical conditions (availability of necessary surgical materials and sterilization protocols)
• Demonstration of sufficient surgical skill
• Selection of implant brands with proven clinical reliability based on years of experience and numerous cases.
• And maintaining the same care and skill when fabricating the superstructure (implant‑supported prosthesis).
• These are the fundamental criteria that keep our treatment success high.

Is an implant an expensive treatment?

Implant procedures involve a series of complex and lengthy steps. Consequently, they require a higher expenditure than routine dental services. In a survey of patients who completed implant treatment, they reported that they received value for their investment and would undergo the same procedure again if needed.

Will I experience any discomfort during or after the operation?

The operation can be performed under local anesthesia and sedation without any pain or discomfort. General anesthesia can also be used when necessary. After the surgery, there may be mild pain or swelling similar to that experienced after a tooth extraction. These can be easily managed with analgesics and appropriate measures.

How long does the placement surgery and prosthesis completion take?

The duration of the surgery can vary from half an hour to several hours depending on the number of implants to be placed and the patient’s condition. After the operation, a healing period of 3–6 months is allowed for osseointegration of the implant with the bone. Subsequently, prostheses are placed on these implants over several sessions.

Another option is the active‑surface implants, which can be used by accepting a slight cost difference. These new‑type implants reduce the osseointegration period to 2 weeks, thereby allowing prosthesis fabrication in a much shorter time and can be chosen depending on our patients’ time constraints.

In cases where suitable conditions are met, a prosthesis can be placed immediately without any waiting period.

These prostheses, created using all the capabilities of modern dentistry, are engineering marvels.