IMPLANT

                  The more we pay attention to experts’ suggestions, the less we encounter health related problems. Brushing teeth at least twice a day and getting dental check-up done semi-annually are the most important factors for healthy teeth. If these factors are not considered, problems like losing tooth may arise. In this case, an artificial replacement tooth may be placed in the place of the lost tooth by using an implant that is mounted onto jawbone so that an artificial root for the tooth can be obtained. In order to apply this operation, there should be a missing tooth and the height of the bone at that point should be high enough. Furthermore, gum diseases that may inhibit the healing process should not exist. After implant treatment, there are different porcelain options for the new tooth.

First of the options is laminate porcelains. They are generally used for the frontal teeth and made of thin ceramic. In case of deformation on teeth, broken teeth, uneven teeth or gaps between teeth, this porcelain materials can be used. During treatment, a 5mm deformation should be made for the front side of teeth. Thanks to advanced technology, successful results can be obtained after this treatment. Being placed onto teeth with adhesive technologies, these porcelains behave as tooth enamel at the time they are applied. For this treatment, preparation period has high importance. Deformation is first and then laminate material should be placed after measuring the size.

Secondly, zirconium porcelains are another option to use over implants. Known as white metal, these porcelain materials are used because of their color. They have stronger structure and they are more durable with respect to regular metals. They don’t cause any problem during chewing or biting processes. Creating a natural structure with their white color, zirconium porcelains preferred more by dentists as they are durable and strong. For metal bridgework treatment, metal materials that actually look like a metal used to be used. However, with its white color, zirconium is more preferred today as it meets the requirements in an aesthetic way, too. Zirconium is a durable and aesthetic material for bridgework treatments applied to not only front teeth but also rear teeth.