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Dental Implant: Not Just an Implant, A Treatment Planned From Beginning to Entire

Dental implant is a comprehensive treatment in which implants placed in the jawbone and prostheses prepared on these implants are planned together in order to create a functional and aesthetic structure to replace missing teeth.

At DentHolding Clinics, we do not consider implant treatment as merely placing the implant into the bone.

Bone structure, gum health, systemic health status, correct position of the implant, design of the prosthesis to be built on it, closing relationships and post-treatment care should be considered as a whole.

Because the aim of a successful implant treatment is not just to create an implant that sits in the bone; Our aim is to create a dental system that the patient can easily use, clean, function and is aesthetically compatible with the mouth.

First Question in Implant Treatment: Is Your Jaw Bone Suitable?

One of the first structures to be evaluated when planning a dental implant is the jawbone where the implant will be placed.

The height, width, density of the bone and the location of the anatomical structures can directly affect the implant plan.

For this reason, we start the initial evaluation of our patients before they come to Türkiye, based on imaging data as much as possible.

What Do We Examine in Online Implant Pre-Assessment?

Review	Why is it important?
Bone Height	Helps evaluate the amount of available bone on which the implant can be placed.
Bone Width	It is important in planning whether there is sufficient bone support around the implant.
Anatomical Structures	The relationship of the nerve canal, sinuses and other anatomical structures to the implant site is evaluated.
Existing Teeth	Teeth that can be protected, areas that may require extraction and general oral condition are evaluated.
Gum/Periodontal Condition	The current periodontal status is taken into account in order to create healthy tissues around the implant.
Prosthesis Plan	Helps determine how many implants are needed not only by the number of missing teeth but also by the design of the final prosthesis.

Important: Online image evaluation provides preliminary information. The final implant decision, implant diameter and length, graft need and surgical plan are finalized after clinical examination and necessary imaging in Türkiye.

Does Every Missing Tooth Require an Implant?

No.

In modern implant treatments, it is not necessary to replace each missing tooth with a separate implant.

For example, in cases where more than one tooth is missing side by side, implant-supported bridges can be planned in appropriate cases. In cases of complete edentulism, fixed implant prosthesis systems carrying more than one tooth can be created by using a certain number of implants.

Implant Systems for Complete Edentlessness

Fixed implant-supported prosthesis systems can be evaluated in suitable patients who have lost all their teeth or have a poor prognosis for most of their existing teeth.

These may include All-on-4, All-on-6 and different patient-specific implant-supported fixed prosthesis systems.

Not every system is suitable for every patient. How many implants will be used is determined by evaluating the bone structure, jaw anatomy, chewing forces and final prosthesis design.

We Also Evaluate Your General Health Before Implant Treatment

In implant treatment, not only the jawbone but also the general health condition of the patient is important.

Diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, conditions affecting the immune system, bleeding disorders or the use of certain medications may affect the implant plan.

The opinion of the treating doctor may be required, especially for blood thinners, some drugs that affect bone metabolism, and certain systemic diseases.

While implant treatment can be performed in some patients with the approval of the relevant specialist physician, in some cases implant surgery may need to be postponed or not performed.

How Many Times Do You Need to Come to Türkiye for a Dental Implant?

For standard two-stage implant treatment, our international patients usually need to come to Türkiye at least twice.

The implant or implants are placed at the first visit. Then, a healing period is waited for the implant to biologically integrate with the bone.

In most cases, a recovery period of at least approximately 3 months is planned between the initial surgical visit and the permanent prosthesis phase. This period may be longer depending on the bone structure, the area where the implant is located, the graft application and the healing characteristics of the person.

Turkey Visit Plans for Implant Treatment

Clinical Status	General Visit Plan	Treatment Flow
Enough Bone	Usually 2 visits	1st visit implant → healing → 2nd visit permanent prosthesis
Local Bone Graft That Can Be Performed Simultaneously with the Implant	Also 2 visits in most suitable cases	Implant + local graft in the same surgical session → recovery → permanent prosthesis
Advanced Bone Loss Requiring Separate Bone Graft Before Implant	Usually 3 visits or more	1st visit graft → healing → 2nd visit implant → healing → 3rd visit permanent prosthesis

What Happens If Bone Is Insufficient?

Just because there is not enough height or width for an implant in the jawbone does not mean that implant treatment cannot automatically be performed.

In suitable patients, different bone augmentation methods can be evaluated to make the bone capable of supporting the implant.

Bone Graft – Two Different Scenarios

Bone Condition	Application	Turkey Visit
Local Bone Support Required	The graft can be applied in the same session as the implant placement.	Usually 2 visits
Advanced Bone Deficiency	First, bone augmentation is performed and recovery is expected. The implant is placed at a later stage.	Usually 3 visits or more

3 How Does the Bone Graft Implant Process Proceed?

1. Türkiye Visit	Clinical examination, 3D imaging, final surgical planning and necessary bone augmentation/grafting are performed.
Recovery Period	The necessary time is waited for new bone formation and graft healing. The duration varies depending on the type of transaction performed.
2. Türkiye Visit	The healing area is re-evaluated and the implant or implants are placed if appropriate.
Implant Healing	A healing period of several months is usually required for implants to integrate with the bone.
3. Türkiye Visit	Measurements or digital records are taken, prosthetic rehearsals are made, and permanent implant-supported teeth are completed if appropriate.

Why Do We Wait After the First Implant Visit?

After the implant is placed in the bone, the body needs time to form a biological connection with the bone around the implant.

This process is one of the important stages of implant treatment.

Do I Feel Pain During Implant Procedure?

Implant surgery is usually performed under local anesthesia. The aim is to numb the treated area during the procedure so that the patient does not feel pain.

Swelling, tenderness, or mild to moderate discomfort may occur after the procedure. The amount of this may vary depending on the number of implants placed, whether a graft or additional surgical procedure is performed, and the healing characteristics of the person.

At DentHolding Clinics, personalized post-operative recommendations are created to carry out surgical planning as controlled as possible and to ensure that the post-treatment period can be managed comfortably for the patient.

Hygiene and Sterilization in Implant Treatment

Since implant surgery is a surgical dental practice, infection control, sterilization and appropriate clinical working conditions are important parts of the treatment.

At DentHolding Clinics, sterilization of equipment used in surgical procedures, preparation of the working area and infection control protocols are handled as part of the clinical process.

However, the long-term success of the implant is not limited to sterilization on the day of surgery. It is also important for the patient to maintain proper oral hygiene afterwards for the tissues around the implant.

Which is the Most Important Stage of Implant Treatment?

Many patients think of implant treatment as just a screw made of titanium or other suitable implant material placed in the jawbone.

However, the implant only forms the infrastructure of the final restoration.

What do we evaluate in implant supported prostheses?

Alan	Why is it important?
Implant Position	It affects the creation of the final tooth in the right place, aesthetically and functionally.
Closing	It helps to distribute the forces on the implant and prosthesis evenly.
Esthetic	The color, form, length and harmony of the tooth with the surrounding tissues are evaluated.
Cleanability	It is important for the patient to clean the area around the implant daily for long-term care.
Gum/Soft Tissue	It affects the health and aesthetic appearance of the tissues around the implant.

Why is Aftercare So Important in Implant Treatments?

Implant treatment does not turn into a treatment that does not require follow-up with the application of a permanent prosthesis.

As with natural teeth, plaque can accumulate around implants. Daily care and professional checks are important to maintain the health of the soft tissues around the implant.

One of the main questions, especially for health tourism patients receiving treatment in a different country, is:

“How will I take care of my implants after I return to my country?”

The main purpose of the aftercare approach we developed at DentHolding Clinics is to create a more systematic answer to this question.

DentHolding Gum Care & Aftercare Protocol

DentHolding Gum Care & Aftercare Protocol is especially important for implant patients.

Because the implant itself does not decay; However, the health of the gum and bone tissues around the implant must be maintained.

Therefore, when the implant treatment is completed, we aim not only to deliver the patient's new teeth, but also to teach them how to clean them and what checks they need to maintain.

phase	What Do We Do?	Purpose
1. Implant & Gum Check	Gums, prosthesis and general oral hygiene around the implant are evaluated.	Supporting healthy tissues around the implant.
2. Professional Implant Care	The necessary professional cleaning and care around the implant is evaluated.	Helping reduce the risk of plaque and inflammation.
3. Implant Cleaning Training	How to clean the area around the implant and the dentures on the implant is explained individually.	To support the patient in maintaining proper daily care.
4. Personal Home Care	A personal oral care routine is created according to the patient's prosthesis type.	To ensure that he/she can continue his/her implant care after returning to his/her country.
5. Routine Follow-Up Plan	Frequency of inspection and professional maintenance is planned according to personal risk situation.	To support regular monitoring of the implant and surrounding tissues.
6. DentHolding Aftercare	If necessary, information and remote communication support is provided after the patient returns to his country.	To manage the post-treatment process of international patients more systematically.

Your Implant Treatment Journey

1. Online Pre-Assessment	Your photographs, panoramic x-rays and 3D CBCT images, if available, are evaluated.
2. Medical Assessment	Your general health condition, diseases and medications you use are questioned.
3. Clinical & 3D Planning	The implant and prosthesis plan is finalized with the clinical examination and necessary imaging in Türkiye.
4. Implant Surgery	Implants are placed in planned positions. If necessary, appropriate local bone graft can be applied in the same session.
5. Healing	A healing period of at least approximately 3 months or longer depending on the clinical situation is generally expected for the implants to integrate with the bone.
6. Prosthetic Planning	At the second visit, measurements or digital records are taken and the teeth on the implant are prepared individually.
7. Final Teeth	Final dentures are applied after aesthetics, function, closure and cleanability checks.
8. Aftercare	Your implant and prosthesis care is taught and your long-term follow-up plan is created.

Do Implants Have a Lifetime Warranty?

It is not correct to give a single term or lifetime success guarantee valid for all patients for the duration of use of dental implants.

Long-term success of implants; It can be affected by many factors such as bone structure, systemic health, smoking, oral hygiene, periodontal status, care around the implant, prosthesis design, closing forces and regular professional checks.

Therefore, at DentHolding Clinics, we consider long-term implant care as an important part of the treatment.

Why DentHolding Clinics?

At DentHolding Clinics, we do not see implant treatment as just a surgical procedure.

Bone evaluation, general health status, implant selection and position, necessary graft procedures, prosthesis design, closure, aesthetics, hygiene training and DentHolding Gum Care & Aftercare Protocol are parts of the same treatment.

We care that our international patients understand the possible number of visits, treatment stages and recovery periods before coming to Türkiye.

Is a Dental Implant Suitable for You?

Do you have enough bones? Is bone grafting required? How many implants are needed? Is an implant necessary for every missing tooth? Could All-on-4 or All-on-6 be right for you? Is your general health condition suitable for implant surgery? Will you need to come to Türkiye twice or three times?

We can start to evaluate some of these questions before coming to Türkiye.

Notification: Online evaluation is for preliminary informational purposes only and does not replace clinical examination and necessary radiological evaluations. Implant compatibility, number of implants, implant type, need for bone grafting, recovery time, and number of visits may vary from person to person. Standard two-stage suitable implant cases usually require at least two visits to Türkiye. A recovery period of at least approximately 3 months is usually planned in most cases between the initial surgical stage and the permanent prosthesis; It may take longer depending on the clinical situation. If local bone graft can be applied in the same session as the implant, the number of visits may not increase. Third or additional visits may be required in patients who require separate and extensive bone grafting prior to implant. Systemic diseases and medications used may affect implant treatment; When necessary, the opinion or approval of the relevant physician may be requested. The definitive treatment plan is created after clinical examination.