What Is a Dental Implant and How Is It Placed?

What Is a Dental Implant and Who Is It For?

Today, dental implants offer a permanent and aesthetic solution for missing teeth, with clear benefits for both oral health and quality of life. At ASC Dental Polyclinic, implant treatment is planned and carried out by our experienced dentists using modern technology.

What Is a Dental Implant?

A dental implant is a titanium screw placed in the jawbone that acts as an artificial root for a missing tooth. A prosthetic tooth attached to this root restores the natural appearance and function of the tooth. Implants are among the most widely used treatment options in terms of both aesthetics and durability.

Who Can Have Dental Implants?

Anyone in good general health with sufficient jawbone may be a suitable candidate for dental implants, particularly:

• People missing a single tooth
• People who have lost several teeth
• Fully edentulous patients (with systems such as All-on-4)
• People who do not want to wear removable dentures

Before implant treatment, a detailed examination and X-ray assessment is carried out at ASC Dental Polyclinic. Where bone volume is insufficient, supporting procedures such as bone grafting or a sinus lift may be required.

How Is a Dental Implant Placed?

Implant treatment usually involves the following stages:

1. Examination and planning: Implant placement is planned with an intraoral examination and X-rays.
2. Surgery: The implant is placed in the jawbone under local anaesthesia.
3. Healing: A period of 2–3 months may be needed for the implant to fuse with the bone.
4. Prosthetic stage: Finally, the restoration (crown) is fitted and treatment is completed.

If you live abroad, this healing period often means treatment is completed over two separate trips: implant surgery and, if needed, a temporary restoration on the first visit, and the permanent teeth on a second visit after healing. For when a single trip may be enough, see this guide on whether dental implants in Turkey need one trip or two. Your exact timeline is set by your dentist after the examination and X-ray assessment.

Implant treatments at ASC Dental Polyclinic are carried out with digital measurement systems and high-quality materials, aiming for long-lasting results in both aesthetics and function.

What Are the Advantages of Implants?

• The closest structure to a natural tooth
• Fixed and comfortable to use
• Helps preserve the jawbone
• Natural-looking smile
• Does not require grinding down neighbouring teeth

Implant Treatment at ASC Dental Polyclinic

At ASC Dental Polyclinic, implant treatment is provided by experienced dentists with up-to-date equipment in a sterile clinical environment, with a patient-focused approach throughout the treatment process.

This article is for general information only. Results of any surgical or interventional procedure vary from person to person; please consult your dentist for a personal assessment.