Patient Information

The information on this site is not a substitute for an examination

The explanations on the Implant72 pages are for general information. They are not a diagnosis, a treatment recommendation or a plan made for you. The right approach for two people with the same complaint can be different; only the dentist who examines you can tell you which one fits your case.

Do not stop a medicine you are taking, change its dose or interrupt an ongoing treatment on the basis of anything you read on this site. Those decisions are made together with the doctor who is looking after you.

If there is something in your mouth that could count as an emergency, such as pain, swelling, fever or bleeding that will not stop, do not spend time reading this page. Go to the nearest healthcare facility.

How eligibility is decided

The process has two stages, and it matters that you do not confuse them. The first is the preliminary assessment made from the X-rays, photographs and information you send through the form. The second is the clinical examination carried out when you come to the clinic.

A preliminary assessment is not a diagnosis. It is limited by the quality of the image you send, the date it was taken and how complete the health information you give us is. Its purpose is to understand whether treatment is worth discussing in your case, and to place your expectations on realistic ground before you set off.

The final decision is made after the examination at the clinic, up to date imaging and, where needed, further tests. A situation that looks suitable at the preliminary stage can turn out differently on examination. The reverse is also true: a mouth that looks difficult on a preliminary assessment can end up with a clearer plan once it has been examined.

Knowing from the outset that the plan may change after you arrive at the clinic is the most honest part of the process. These are the findings that typically change a plan:

• Bone volume or bone quality turning out to be different from how it looked on the image
• An infection in the gums or the surrounding tissues that has to be treated first
• A systemic condition that is not under control coming to the fore
• A medicine you take having an effect on bleeding or healing
• Unexpected findings about your bite, your jaw relationship and the prosthetic work already in your mouth
• Another problem in the mouth that has to be treated before the rest of the plan

What happens after the preliminary assessment

Once your form reaches the clinic, the images and the information you have sent are reviewed by the clinical team. The reply you receive tells you whether the process is worth discussing, what information is still missing and what the next step is. That reply is not a commitment to treat.

If you are applying from abroad, you have the right to speak in a language in which you can express yourself comfortably. You do not have to accept a consultation that carries on in a language you do not understand.

At the preliminary assessment stage you will not be asked for an identity document, an identity number or payment details. If such a request reaches you, disregard it and let us know.

How the treatment decision is made

The decision is not made by the clinic alone. The dentist explains your situation, the options that can be applied, the likely outcome of each option and its risks; once you have understood them, you say whether you accept or not. This is called informed consent, and it is required before treatment can begin.

There should not be a single sentence you do not understand before you sign the consent form. If the text seems long and technical to you, ask for it to be read out and explained. Not being rushed is your right, not a courtesy from the clinic.

If the plan put to you is presented as the only way, ask what the alternatives are. A removable denture, conventional implant protocols, partial solutions and doing nothing for now are all options; each has its own outcome and its own cost.

Anaesthesia and sedation are what patients wonder about most and ask about least. Find out in advance what will be given during the procedure, who will give it and under what conditions you are suitable for it.

Questions worth asking before you decide:

• What options are there in my case, and why is this plan being recommended?
• What are the known risks and possible complications of this treatment?
• What is the expected result, and in what situations might it not be achieved?
• How long will it take in total, and how many visits do I need to make?
• What does the fee cover and what does it not cover; what happens if an additional procedure is needed?
• If a complication occurs, how does the process work?
• After treatment, who will follow me up, where and how often?

Your right to ask questions and to refuse

Asking questions does not delay the process, it prevents misunderstanding. You can ask about anything you do not understand, as many times as you need to. There is no such thing as a simple or an unnecessary question.

You can refuse treatment. You can use that right after the process has started as well, and say that you want to stop at a given stage. You will not be treated differently for refusing, and any application you make later will not be affected.

Refusing has consequences too, and the dentist should explain them to you. The decision is yours, but you are expected to make it knowing what follows from it.

You can ask for time to think. You should not be pushed into deciding on the same day. A campaign, a discount or a condition that is about to expire is not a reason to speed up a medical decision. If you feel that kind of pressure, stop.

The terms for withdrawing from treatment, cancelling an appointment and obtaining a refund must be given to you in writing.

Your right to a second opinion

Getting another dentist's opinion is your right, and you do not have to tell us about it. A second opinion is not a sign of distrust but of common sense; it is common practice, especially for decisions that are hard to undo, such as full mouth treatment.

If you want a second opinion, you can ask for a copy of the records we hold. X-ray images, examination findings and the treatment plan put to you are your health data; asking for them is enough.

It is normal for different dentists to propose different plans. When two plans conflict, the right question is not which one is faster but which one fits your bone, your health and your daily life.

The information we ask you for before treatment, and why it matters

We ask you for certain information before the form and before the examination. It is asked for safety, not out of curiosity. Missing or incorrect information can lead to a plan being built on the wrong basis and to an avoidable risk.

Nobody will judge you for sharing it. Saying that you smoke, that you take your medicine irregularly or that a condition of yours is not under control does not put your treatment at risk. Not saying so does.

What the dentist needs to know:

• Every medicine you take, including blood thinners, cortisone, medicines that act on bone, treatments that suppress the immune system and herbal supplements. Some have a direct effect on bleeding and healing; for others, the doctor who prescribes them has to be consulted before the procedure.
• Your chronic conditions and how well they are controlled: diabetes, heart and circulatory disease, thyroid, kidney and liver disease, autoimmune conditions. Having a condition is not in itself an obstacle; what decides the matter is whether it is under control.
• Smoking and tobacco use, with the daily amount. Smoking is a known risk factor that affects healing in the mouth and the long term condition of the tissues around implants. Stopping, or at least cutting down around the treatment, will be discussed with you.
• Regular alcohol use and any recreational drug use. This matters for medicine interactions and for healing.
• Your allergies, particularly to medicines, latex and metals.
• Operations you have had, any history of radiotherapy to the head and neck, dental treatment carried out previously and implants that have failed.
• Pregnancy, or the possibility of pregnancy. This is decisive for X-rays and for some medicines.
• Habits and complaints such as clenching, grinding your teeth at night and pain in the jaw joint. They have a direct effect on the load carried by fixed teeth.
• Your current X-rays or CT scans, together with photographs of your mouth.

Results vary from person to person

The timeline and the flow described on this site are what the protocol aims for. They are not a promise made to everyone. Bone structure, gum health, systemic conditions, medicine use, smoking, oral hygiene habits and how regularly you attend your check-ups all affect the result directly.

The images, case examples and patient statements on the site describe those people's own experience. They do not mean that your result will be the same, and they should not be read as a guarantee of outcome.

As with any surgical procedure, there is a possibility of complications in implant treatment. Swelling, bruising, temporary changes in sensation, infection, an implant not holding as expected and the need for further procedures are among them. Which risks stand out in your case will be explained to you individually after your examination.

The work does not end when the treatment does. How long fixed teeth last depends on regular check-ups and on daily oral hygiene. When those two are neglected, even the best planned treatment will not last as long as expected.

What happens to the X-rays and photographs you send

Through the form we receive your name, your telephone number, your email address, your country, your preferred language, your current dental situation, whether you have an X-ray or photographs, when you plan to visit and the message you write. If you wish, you can attach up to three files; JPG, PNG, WEBP and PDF are accepted.

These count as health data and are not shared outside the clinical team carrying out the preliminary assessment. You do not have to send any information that is not medically necessary for the assessment.

Your rights to access your data, to have it corrected and to ask for it to be deleted, and how to exercise those rights, are explained in detail on the Privacy Policy page. If you are contacting us from the European Union or the United Kingdom, the GDPR gives you comparable rights over your data.

After treatment: check-ups and follow-up

The period after treatment is part of the plan, not a separate matter. You should be given in writing when your check-ups will take place, what to expect in the first few days and which signs mean you have to tell us straight away.

The clinic's identity, the responsible clinician and contact details

Knowing who is treating you is a patient's most basic right. You should not have to ask for this information; it should be written here.

The clinic does not publish a telephone number. Having a record of what is said is to your benefit as much as ours. You can reach us at info@implant72.com.

Address: Levent Mah. Büyükdere Cad. No:72, 34330 Beşiktaş / İstanbul.

If you have a complaint about the process, write to us first; if we cannot resolve it, your right to use the official channels is always reserved.

This page is not a substitute for a legal document. Your rights under patient rights legislation are not limited to what is written here. Eligibility is clarified after clinical examination, X-ray review and treatment planning. This site does not promise zero risk or guaranteed results.