Aftercare after dental implant placement

What happens after I get dental implants?

After the placement of one or more dental implants, there are indications and care to be taken into account for the durability of the treatment.

It is true that a dental implant and a dental crown cannot develop dental caries, however, dental implants can suffer from peri-implant diseases which are nothing more than the equivalent of gum diseases, but in dental implants. This is produced in most cases by a deficiency in oral hygiene, especially by not using dental floss on a daily basis, as well as by the consumption of tobacco or by some systemic disease of the patient.

The initial phase of this inflammatory disease (called peri-implant mucositis) that affects dental implants if treated in time and properly is reversible, however, if this inflammation progresses to a more advanced stage where in addition to the inflammation there is loss of bone that supports the implant, it will require more invasive dental treatments and there is a considerable risk of losing the dental implant.

It is essential after the placement of dental implants to maintain excellent oral hygiene, tooth brushing three times a day with a soft bristle toothbrush, use of dental floss or super floss as appropriate at least once a day mainly at night, use of water pik and mouthwash.

In addition to the personal oral hygiene measures taken by each patient, it is important to visit the dentist every 6 months for a dental cleaning to safely and effectively remove any local irritants, as well as to maintain a radiographic control of the dental implant to keep control of the bone level.
Proper oral hygiene, regular dental check-ups, not smoking tobacco, and not biting or chewing extremely hard foods are crucial factors that determine the success and durability of the treatment.

If you want to know if you are a candidate for this type of fixed prosthetic treatment and rediscover the pleasure of smiling, request an appointment for assessment and treatment plan with 3D tomography at 4010-3333, WhatsApp 7031-7979. Or you can also contact us through our website www.sonrisaparatodos.com We will be happy to assist you.