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My name is Selim and I have been having problems with my teeth for a long time. I have difficulties both in my daily life and aesthetically, as new teeth do not grow in place of my lost wisdom teeth. I also have problems such as crooked teeth. As you can see, I need to go through a detailed treatment process. Since I was little, I was afraid of hospitals and surgeries, so I could not start these procedures with courage. But recently, my pain has increased and my dentist I went to stated that my lower jaw shifted even more and we should start the treatment process quickly.
I started researching in order to overcome my fears and make better decisions. I talked to both my own doctor and other doctors while I was wondering how the procedures were, how long the healing process would take, and what the results would be. I have been doing these researches for about 1 month and in this article I would like to share with you what I learned in this process.
In this article, I will tell you everything I learned during my research about how the processes related to dental implants, veneers, orthodontics and smile design work, the healing processes and what you should pay attention to during this time. If you still have a question after reading these, write it as a comment and I will try to answer them.
Brushing our teeth becomes as much a part of our daily life as eating. It continues to be a part of our daily life throughout our lives.
There are aesthetic reasons as well as health-related reasons for this. Plaque on our teeth not only weakens our teeth, but also affects our appearance by turning them yellow. Congenital or subsequent tooth distortions do not only force us while eating, but also spoil our smile, which is perhaps the most beautiful feature of a person. Therefore, treating them not only makes our lives healthier, but also makes them beautiful.
Even if we are a person who does not give much importance to aesthetics, we care about our relationships. When we have problems with our teeth, we can see people looking at our teeth while we are talking or laughing; Even if we don't see it, we think it is.
For this reason, I would like to quote a saying that I heard from a doctor during my research: “When people earn enough money, they go to the dentist first.” When I thought about myself and my environment in retrospect, I was surprised to see that this statement was true. It should come as no surprise, then, that the dental field of medicine is such a large sector. Now, let's move on to the operations related to dental health and aesthetics, respectively.
Our teeth that fall out for various reasons cause problems both in terms of health and aesthetics. Because our teeth are very important in our nutrition and in our relationships with other people. In addition, there is a point that our other teeth are also activated in order to fill the gap formed as a result of tooth loss. When this happens, our healthy teeth also begin to wobble over time and more teeth fall out. To prevent these, dental implants are vital and improve our quality of life.
The first of these is bone density. Depending on age or different ailments or medications used can cause a decrease in bone density. In such cases, bone powder is added. During the implant operation, the doctor makes this supplement, which helps the dental implant to adhere to the bone tissue in a shorter time and better.
Another issue in implant application is the gingiva. A healthy gum is pink in color and nicely envelops the roots of the teeth. However, in some cases, tooth loss may occur as a result of receding gums. In such cases, gingival surgery is also performed during implantation. At the end of the gingival operation, both the dental implant and the place of the prosthesis on the implant are strengthened.
Of course, all this is clearly understood as a result of the examinations and x-rays taken.
In addition, people with diabetes must have the disease under control before implant treatment. In those who use blood thinners, the drugs are discontinued before the treatment. People with osteoporosis first receive treatment for this disease, and then they can receive implant treatment.
Measurements of the jaw bones and remaining teeth, if any, are taken. There are two options for placing dental implants.
In the one-step procedure, a temporary cap is attached after the implant is placed. In the two-stage process, after the dental implant is placed, it is covered with the gum and left to heal. Prosthetic heads are then attached.
In both cases, a temporary bridge is placed and a healing period of 3 months for the lower jaw and 6 months for the upper jaw is expected. Sometimes newly made teeth can be placed on dental implants immediately. Since there is bone deficiency, the waiting time may be longer for implants made in areas where new bone is formed. After the healing process, measurements are taken and the planned prosthesis is made.
According to what I learned from the doctors, the most important thing during this time is to listen to the advice of your doctor, who is the person who knows your tooth structure and what you need to do, and not to delay your dentist appointments.
It is normal to see swelling in these areas after the implants are inserted. The best way to reduce these swellings is to put ice on the area where the implants are, from the outside of the mouth, on the top of the cheek. Doing this for 3 to 5 minutes at 10-minute intervals helps reduce swelling.
Therefore, it is necessary to be careful not to damage these sutures during the healing process and not to apply pressure to that area.
After the implants are inserted, you need to pay attention to your nutrition for a few months. In order to spend this period, which is the process of fusion of the implant with the jawbone, in the best way, it is necessary to stay away from extremely hot and cold foods.
You should also stay away from solid foods. The best foods to consume during this period include yoghurt at room temperature, cheese, milk, soft-cooked eggs and meat, soup varieties, freshly squeezed fruit juices from fruits such as kiwi, apples and strawberries, and soft foods such as custard and the inside of the bread.
Let's say that alcohol and cigarettes consumed after the implants are inserted also negatively affect the healing process.
In cases where it is not performed for aesthetic purposes, it can be used in many processes such as dental caries, broken tooth filling, tooth extraction and treatment of cavities in the mouth. In cases where dental veneers are made for functional purposes, if there is a missing tooth and this area cannot be treated with implants, the teeth on the right and left are reduced and bridge operation is performed.
This process is a coating process. If there is a lot of material loss or large fractures and abrasions in the teeth, coating can be applied again to protect and strengthen the function of the teeth.
These coating processes can also be done for aesthetic purposes, as I said above. Especially in cases where there is excessive discoloration of the teeth or there are serious problems in the form, veneer can be applied. In this case, different techniques are applied according to each case.
Tooth coating process is carried out with the understanding between the needs and demands of the person who will have the coating with the recommendations of the dentist. Since each dental veneer has different features and costs, the person considers them; the doctor will recommend the most suitable type of coating for the person.
Let us state that these recommendations of the dentist are very important because in this way, you will make a better choice for the coating that you will use for many years. Types of dental veneers are:
Among these, I must say that zirconium coating is becoming more and more common in terms of both material quality and compatibility.
During this dental cleaning, molds are placed on the teeth at certain intervals. The purpose of these molds, which are placed on the teeth, is to understand whether the tooth has come to the required shape.
If the tooth does not fit in the mold properly, the doctor corrects the shape of the tooth after removing the mold. This process continues until the teeth are fully seated or placed in the mold. After the veneer is placed on the tooth, the veneer is placed on the tooth with the help of special adhesives. In this way, the tooth regains its new state.
If everything is suitable for dental veneer, all the procedures are usually completed in 3 sessions. However, in cases where the patient's condition is favorable, the doctor can finish the coating process in 2 sessions. In order to ensure a better and healthier fit of the coating, 2 or 3 days are usually placed between these sessions.
According to the treatments performed, the points to be considered after the coating are as follows:
Orthodontic treatment helps the development of the jaw in young children, helps the teeth to be in the correct positions, and in adults, it provides correction of crowding and closing irregularities, as well as maxillofacial disorders.
Most people resort to orthodontic treatment because of aesthetic concerns. However, tooth crowding can cause many problems besides aesthetics. Closure disorders in the jaw called malocclusion are not only an aesthetic problem, but also cause chewing and speech disorders. That's why orthodontic treatment is one of the most common dental treatments.
Crowded tooth structure can be inherited from the family, and problems in the ear, nose and throat area can cause the structure of the teeth to deteriorate and the jaw bones to enter into unwanted forms. Problems such as thumb sucking, using a pacifier for a long time, tongue sucking, pen biting can also disrupt the structure of the teeth.
If the disorder is caused only by tooth crowding, treatment can be started at any age. However, if there is a skeletal problem, it is generally expected that the puberty period will end and the person will complete his/her development.
Orthodontic treatment is carried out together with surgical operations for skeletal problems in adulthood. Transparent brackets, back braces and transparent molds are now used for tooth crowding. Transparent braces have completely eliminated the problem of the appearance of braces, which is one of the most avoided issues in the treatment phase of patients with problems in the alignment of their teeth.
At this stage, the doctor advises the person on how to choose a treatment for treatment.
Next comes the preparation phase. During the preparation phase, the necessary conditions for orthodontics are provided. Hygiene comes first among these conditions. It is checked whether there is caries in the mouth and if there is, it is treated.
After the preparation phase comes the planning phase. Options are discussed at this stage. The reason why there is more than one option is that orthodontic treatment is a treatment method that varies from patient to patient. These vary according to the person's jaw, teeth and mouth structure.
When the treatment phase begins, a retractor is inserted into the mouth. The purpose of this is to keep the patient's mouth open throughout the treatment process and to make it easier for the orthodontist to do his job. Then, brackets are attached to the teeth with adhesive, and then arch wires are passed between them. Then the tires are mounted. This method is made possible by new technologies.
In the continuation of the treatment, the molds of the patient whose mouth measurements were taken are prepared. After the correct controls are made, braces or clear aligners can be worn in the mouth.
However, at the last point reached, both the treatment times have been shortened and the image problem has been greatly reduced as a result of developments such as transparent wires.
I must say from the beginning that the most important thing in the healing process is to follow your doctor's recommendations. The duration of orthodontic treatment varies from person to person and according to the treatment method. Although treatment times are shortened today, an average treatment lasts between 22-24 months. Of course, the time can be shortened in simple cases, and it can be prolonged in complicated cases.
Hollywood Smile, one of the types of smile design, aims to present you with the smile of Hollywood stars.
The goal in Hollywood smile design is to correct the existing tooth structure of the person with porcelain veneer, to provide a healthy and white smile as a result of eliminating the incompatibility between the gums and teeth with gingival aesthetic applications.
Porcelain veneers, teeth whitening and implant applications are performed for the Hollywood smile. Within the scope of porcelain veneer application, tooth surfaces may need to be abraded very slightly. Then, leaf porcelain veneer is applied to the front parts of the teeth, and thus a whiter, smoother and brighter tooth appearance can be obtained.
In teeth whitening, the most suitable tooth whitening method is preferred and the teeth are given a whiter appearance. If the whiteness of the teeth is sufficient, this procedure is not performed.
Implants do not need to be performed on every patient. However, in order for this smile design to be perfect, missing teeth must be removed. In this case, implant treatment comes into play.
These are the points that are considered during the procedures and that will determine your smile. However, I should state that all these criteria depend on the face structure of the person and are tailored to the individual during the procedure. I can count these criteria as follows:
Missing teeth are completed with implants. Laminate porcelain process takes 5-10 days depending on the number of teeth to be coated, and 7-14 days if veneer will be made with zirconium porcelain. In addition, these times may change due to other corrections that may arise.
Brushing our teeth becomes as much a part of our daily life as eating. It continues to be a part of our daily life throughout our lives.
There are aesthetic reasons as well as health-related reasons for this. Plaque on our teeth not only weakens our teeth, but also affects our appearance by turning them yellow. Congenital or subsequent tooth distortions do not only force us while eating, but also spoil our smile, which is perhaps the most beautiful feature of a person. Therefore, treating them not only makes our lives healthier, but also makes them beautiful.
Even if we are a person who does not give much importance to aesthetics, we care about our relationships. When we have problems with our teeth, we can see people looking at our teeth while we are talking or laughing; Even if we don't see it, we think it is.
For this reason, I would like to quote a saying that I heard from a doctor during my research: “When people earn enough money, they go to the dentist first.” When I thought about myself and my environment in retrospect, I was surprised to see that this statement was true. It should come as no surprise, then, that the dental field of medicine is such a large sector. Now, let's move on to the operations related to dental health and aesthetics, respectively.
Our teeth that fall out for various reasons cause problems both in terms of health and aesthetics. Because our teeth are very important in our nutrition and in our relationships with other people. In addition, there is a point that our other teeth are also activated in order to fill the gap formed as a result of tooth loss. When this happens, our healthy teeth also begin to wobble over time and more teeth fall out. To prevent these, dental implants are vital and improve our quality of life.
The first of these is bone density. Depending on age or different ailments or medications used can cause a decrease in bone density. In such cases, bone powder is added. During the implant operation, the doctor makes this supplement, which helps the dental implant to adhere to the bone tissue in a shorter time and better.
Another issue in implant application is the gingiva. A healthy gum is pink in color and nicely envelops the roots of the teeth. However, in some cases, tooth loss may occur as a result of receding gums. In such cases, gingival surgery is also performed during implantation. At the end of the gingival operation, both the dental implant and the place of the prosthesis on the implant are strengthened.
Of course, all this is clearly understood as a result of the examinations and x-rays taken.
In addition, people with diabetes must have the disease under control before implant treatment. In those who use blood thinners, the drugs are discontinued before the treatment. People with osteoporosis first receive treatment for this disease, and then they can receive implant treatment.
Measurements of the jaw bones and remaining teeth, if any, are taken. There are two options for placing dental implants.
In the one-step procedure, a temporary cap is attached after the implant is placed. In the two-stage process, after the dental implant is placed, it is covered with the gum and left to heal. Prosthetic heads are then attached.
In both cases, a temporary bridge is placed and a healing period of 3 months for the lower jaw and 6 months for the upper jaw is expected. Sometimes newly made teeth can be placed on dental implants immediately. Since there is bone deficiency, the waiting time may be longer for implants made in areas where new bone is formed. After the healing process, measurements are taken and the planned prosthesis is made.
According to what I learned from the doctors, the most important thing during this time is to listen to the advice of your doctor, who is the person who knows your tooth structure and what you need to do, and not to delay your dentist appointments.
It is normal to see swelling in these areas after the implants are inserted. The best way to reduce these swellings is to put ice on the area where the implants are, from the outside of the mouth, on the top of the cheek. Doing this for 3 to 5 minutes at 10-minute intervals helps reduce swelling.
Therefore, it is necessary to be careful not to damage these sutures during the healing process and not to apply pressure to that area.
After the implants are inserted, you need to pay attention to your nutrition for a few months. In order to spend this period, which is the process of fusion of the implant with the jawbone, in the best way, it is necessary to stay away from extremely hot and cold foods.
You should also stay away from solid foods. The best foods to consume during this period include yoghurt at room temperature, cheese, milk, soft-cooked eggs and meat, soup varieties, freshly squeezed fruit juices from fruits such as kiwi, apples and strawberries, and soft foods such as custard and the inside of the bread.
Let's say that alcohol and cigarettes consumed after the implants are inserted also negatively affect the healing process.
In cases where it is not performed for aesthetic purposes, it can be used in many processes such as dental caries, broken tooth filling, tooth extraction and treatment of cavities in the mouth. In cases where dental veneers are made for functional purposes, if there is a missing tooth and this area cannot be treated with implants, the teeth on the right and left are reduced and bridge operation is performed.
This process is a coating process. If there is a lot of material loss or large fractures and abrasions in the teeth, coating can be applied again to protect and strengthen the function of the teeth.
These coating processes can also be done for aesthetic purposes, as I said above. Especially in cases where there is excessive discoloration of the teeth or there are serious problems in the form, veneer can be applied. In this case, different techniques are applied according to each case.
Tooth coating process is carried out with the understanding between the needs and demands of the person who will have the coating with the recommendations of the dentist. Since each dental veneer has different features and costs, the person considers them; the doctor will recommend the most suitable type of coating for the person.
Let us state that these recommendations of the dentist are very important because in this way, you will make a better choice for the coating that you will use for many years. Types of dental veneers are:
Among these, I must say that zirconium coating is becoming more and more common in terms of both material quality and compatibility.
During this dental cleaning, molds are placed on the teeth at certain intervals. The purpose of these molds, which are placed on the teeth, is to understand whether the tooth has come to the required shape.
If the tooth does not fit in the mold properly, the doctor corrects the shape of the tooth after removing the mold. This process continues until the teeth are fully seated or placed in the mold. After the veneer is placed on the tooth, the veneer is placed on the tooth with the help of special adhesives. In this way, the tooth regains its new state.
If everything is suitable for dental veneer, all the procedures are usually completed in 3 sessions. However, in cases where the patient's condition is favorable, the doctor can finish the coating process in 2 sessions. In order to ensure a better and healthier fit of the coating, 2 or 3 days are usually placed between these sessions.
According to the treatments performed, the points to be considered after the coating are as follows:
Orthodontic treatment helps the development of the jaw in young children, helps the teeth to be in the correct positions, and in adults, it provides correction of crowding and closing irregularities, as well as maxillofacial disorders.
Most people resort to orthodontic treatment because of aesthetic concerns. However, tooth crowding can cause many problems besides aesthetics. Closure disorders in the jaw called malocclusion are not only an aesthetic problem, but also cause chewing and speech disorders. That's why orthodontic treatment is one of the most common dental treatments.
Crowded tooth structure can be inherited from the family, and problems in the ear, nose and throat area can cause the structure of the teeth to deteriorate and the jaw bones to enter into unwanted forms. Problems such as thumb sucking, using a pacifier for a long time, tongue sucking, pen biting can also disrupt the structure of the teeth.
If the disorder is caused only by tooth crowding, treatment can be started at any age. However, if there is a skeletal problem, it is generally expected that the puberty period will end and the person will complete his/her development.
Orthodontic treatment is carried out together with surgical operations for skeletal problems in adulthood. Transparent brackets, back braces and transparent molds are now used for tooth crowding. Transparent braces have completely eliminated the problem of the appearance of braces, which is one of the most avoided issues in the treatment phase of patients with problems in the alignment of their teeth.
At this stage, the doctor advises the person on how to choose a treatment for treatment.
Next comes the preparation phase. During the preparation phase, the necessary conditions for orthodontics are provided. Hygiene comes first among these conditions. It is checked whether there is caries in the mouth and if there is, it is treated.
After the preparation phase comes the planning phase. Options are discussed at this stage. The reason why there is more than one option is that orthodontic treatment is a treatment method that varies from patient to patient. These vary according to the person's jaw, teeth and mouth structure.
When the treatment phase begins, a retractor is inserted into the mouth. The purpose of this is to keep the patient's mouth open throughout the treatment process and to make it easier for the orthodontist to do his job. Then, brackets are attached to the teeth with adhesive, and then arch wires are passed between them. Then the tires are mounted. This method is made possible by new technologies.
In the continuation of the treatment, the molds of the patient whose mouth measurements were taken are prepared. After the correct controls are made, braces or clear aligners can be worn in the mouth.
However, at the last point reached, both the treatment times have been shortened and the image problem has been greatly reduced as a result of developments such as transparent wires.
I must say from the beginning that the most important thing in the healing process is to follow your doctor's recommendations. The duration of orthodontic treatment varies from person to person and according to the treatment method. Although treatment times are shortened today, an average treatment lasts between 22-24 months. Of course, the time can be shortened in simple cases, and it can be prolonged in complicated cases.
Hollywood Smile, one of the types of smile design, aims to present you with the smile of Hollywood stars.
The goal in Hollywood smile design is to correct the existing tooth structure of the person with porcelain veneer, to provide a healthy and white smile as a result of eliminating the incompatibility between the gums and teeth with gingival aesthetic applications.
Porcelain veneers, teeth whitening and implant applications are performed for the Hollywood smile. Within the scope of porcelain veneer application, tooth surfaces may need to be abraded very slightly. Then, leaf porcelain veneer is applied to the front parts of the teeth, and thus a whiter, smoother and brighter tooth appearance can be obtained.
In teeth whitening, the most suitable tooth whitening method is preferred and the teeth are given a whiter appearance. If the whiteness of the teeth is sufficient, this procedure is not performed.
Implants do not need to be performed on every patient. However, in order for this smile design to be perfect, missing teeth must be removed. In this case, implant treatment comes into play.
These are the points that are considered during the procedures and that will determine your smile. However, I should state that all these criteria depend on the face structure of the person and are tailored to the individual during the procedure. I can count these criteria as follows:
Missing teeth are completed with implants. Laminate porcelain process takes 5-10 days depending on the number of teeth to be coated, and 7-14 days if veneer will be made with zirconium porcelain. In addition, these times may change due to other corrections that may arise.
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