You wake up in the morning. As you wash your face, you catch a glimpse of yourself...
You wake up in the morning. As you wash your face, you catch a glimpse of yourself in the mirror, and that image stings a little. Your lips have curled inward, your chin seems closer to your nose, and deep down, you feel you look perhaps 10 years older than you actually are. You sit down at the breakfast table; you crave a crunchy bagel, a hard piece of aged cheese, or a crisp, fresh apple. But your hand inevitably reaches for the soft bread, the soup, or the yogurt. Again.
We know. Total Edentulism (having no teeth) is not just an oral health issue. It is a crisis of quality of life. avoiding social gatherings, covering your mouth with your hand when you laugh, mumbling words for fear that your dentures might slip out... These are the silent dramas lived every day by our patients who have lost their natural teeth.
Here in Gaziemir, Izmir, at Denta Perla Diamond Dental Clinic, we see the fatigue in the eyes of the patients who walk through our doors. "Doctor," they say, "I have been using these dentures for years, and I am fed up. They rub, they fall out, I can't taste my food. Can you give me my real teeth back?"
Our answer is clear: Yes, we can. And with methods much more comfortable than you might imagine. In the past, the only solution was those false teeth waiting in a glass of water by the bedside. But the year is 2026. Now, with fixed implant systems like All-on-4 and All-on-6, you can bite into an apple and laugh out loud as if your natural teeth were back in your mouth.
In this comprehensive guide, we will discuss the treatment options for those with no teeth, why the era of "traditional dentures" is closing, and the modern methods we apply at Denta Perla Diamond that will reconnect you to life.
Before moving on to treatments, you must understand what toothlessness does to your face and bone. Tooth roots act as the "pillars" of the jawbone. When those pillars are removed (extracted), the bone thinks, "I am no longer needed here," and begins to melt away (resorption).
Loss of Vertical Dimension: The upper and lower jaws get closer to each other. This causes the corners of the lips to droop and deep wrinkles (marionette lines) to form.
Profile Deterioration: Since the lip support provided by the teeth is gone, the lips cave inward.
This is the reason for that "aged face" expression. Classic dentures do not stop this bone loss; in fact, they often accelerate it by putting pressure on the gum ridge. However, a Dental Implant acts like an artificial root, stimulating the bone, keeping it alive, and preventing your face from collapsing. Therefore, an implant is not just a tooth; it is a "Fountain of Youth" for your face.
Known colloquially as "plates," these are the oldest and most economical method. They stay in place (supposedly) by suction vacuum against the palate. Do we still make them? Yes, but only for very elderly patients whose bone structure is completely unsuitable for implants or who cannot undergo any surgery due to systemic health issues.
However, the disadvantages are so significant that, as Denta Perla Diamond, this is never our first choice for a healthy individual:
Loss of Taste: The upper denture covers your entire palate. You cannot fully taste the flavor or feel the texture and temperature of the food you eat.
Risk of Movement: The lower denture, in particular, floats constantly with the movement of the tongue. It can click when you speak or fly out of your mouth when you sneeze.
Chewing Power: You can only use about 20% of the chewing power of a natural tooth. Eating a steak becomes a distant dream.
If you say, "I can't afford fully fixed teeth (or don't have enough bone), but I am sick of my dentures moving around," this is the middle ground. We usually place 2 or 4 implants in your jaw. Inside your denture, we place special "snaps" (ball attachments or bar systems) that lock onto these implants.
The Advantage: The denture clicks onto the implants with a satisfying "snap." It never flies out of your mouth; it doesn't rock. You feel safe when speaking.
The Disadvantage: It is still a removable prosthesis. You have to take it out at night to clean it. The upper denture still covers some of the palate (though less than the traditional one).
Here we come to the treatment that brings the biggest smiles to our patients' faces, the area of expertise for Denta Perla Diamond. You have no teeth, but we make you fixed, non-removable, porcelain teeth. How?
In a fully edentulous (toothless) mouth, there is no need to place an implant for every single missing tooth (e.g., 28 implants). This is both very expensive and anatomically difficult as bone is scarce. This is where the engineering marvels known as All-on-4 or All-on-6 techniques come into play.
A total of 4 implants are placed: 2 straight ones in the front of the jawbone (where the bone is hardest and doesn't melt) and 2 angled ones in the back. A fixed bridge of 12 teeth is then screwed onto these 4 "solid legs."
If your bone structure allows it and your chewing force is high, we place 6 implants to distribute the load even better. A fixed bridge of 14 teeth is placed on top.
The Advantages of These Systems are Massive:
Palate Remains Open: In the upper jaw, your palate is completely uncovered. You feel the taste and texture of your food 100%.
It Doesn't Come Out: Your teeth are screwed onto the implants. Only a dentist can remove them. No "taking teeth out" at home. You just brush them like natural teeth.
No Bone Grafting Needed: Since we place the back implants at an angle to avoid sinus cavities and nerves, this can often be done without the need for advanced surgical procedures (like Sinus Lifting).
Aesthetics: We mimic not just the teeth but also the lost gum tissue with "pink porcelain," providing you with magnificent lip support. You look younger instantly.
If you are asking, "Okay, I want fixed teeth. What awaits me?", here is your journey at Denta Perla Diamond:
First, we take your 3D Tomography (CBCT). We measure your bone density millimeter by millimeter. We locate the nerves. We decide which system (All-on-4 or All-on-6?) is suitable for you.
Don't be afraid. Under local anesthesia (or sedation if you prefer), if you have a few remaining hopeless, loose teeth, we extract them. In the very same session, we place your implants. This procedure takes about 1-2 hours per jaw.
If the gripping force (Primary Stability) of your implants into the bone is good, we send you home that same day or the next day with "Temporary Fixed Teeth." This means you don't stay toothless even during the healing period (3 months), and you don't have to wear loose dentures. You continue your social life uninterrupted.
3 months later, once the implants have fully integrated with the bone, we fit your magnificent Zirconia or Titanium-supported permanent teeth. Now, you can eat apples, chew steak, and laugh out loud without a care in the world.
Gaziemir is Izmir’s gateway to the world. In our clinic, located just 10 minutes from Adnan Menderes Airport (ADB), we host hundreds of patients from the UK, Germany, and the Netherlands for "All-on-4" treatments. Even if you have no teeth at all, with the right planning, you can regain your lifetime teeth in just 2 visits (the first for 3-4 days, the second for 5-6 days). You not only enjoy the Izmir sun but also receive world-class treatment (with FDA-approved implants) at one-third of the price compared to Europe or the UK.
Saying "I have no teeth" is not an end; it is a new beginning. However, this treatment is not a simple filling procedure. It requires serious surgical experience, prosthetic knowledge, and aesthetic vision. An All-on-4 done incorrectly can make life miserable.
As Denta Perla Diamond in Gaziemir;
With our medical staff experienced in thousands of implant cases,
With our in-house digital imaging center,
With our strict sterilization protocols, We chart the most correct, healthiest, and most economical path for you.
No matter your age; 50, 60, 70... Being unable to eat a delicious meal or feeling ashamed of your teeth while talking to your grandchild is not your destiny. Use the opportunities technology offers us.
Get rid of that sunken lip look, that denture pain, those sticky glues. Come, have a coffee with us in Gaziemir. Let's take your scan and present you with the plan for your new "fixed-tooth" life.
Remember; your most beautiful outfit is your smile. And it is never too late to win it back.
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