Does dental implant requires maintenance?

 

YES! Since dental implants are intended to function similarly to natural teeth, proper oral hygiene, routine dental examinations, and an awareness of one's overall oral health are all important components of their maintenance.

In order to avoid issues like peri-implantitis, a disorder that affects the tissues surrounding the dental implants need to be properly maintained. Frequent maintenance ensures the overall health of the oral cavity and helps maintain the integrity of the implant.

 

Dental implant maintenance!

 

A.      Professional cleaning:-

Sonic and ultrasonic scalers-

Dental implants are scaled around using metal sonic and ultrasonic instruments with specific attachments, such as nylon sleeves and plastic inserts. This method effectively cleans the implant while causing the least amount of harm. Short working strokes with little pressure are necessary due to the perimucosal seal's delicate nature.

 

B.      Home Care and Maintenance:-

 

1.       Manual toothbrushes-

Manual toothbrushes with bristles made of synthetic material and rounded ends are recommended for implants because implants are considerably more sensitive in terms of erosion through mechanical force. A medium-sized short-head soft toothbrush is ideally preferred for the cleaning of dental implants. Brushes with hollow bristles should not be used, as they act as niches for bacterial colonization and growth. The modified bass technique of brushing is to be followed.
Tufted brush easily maneuvers in hard-to-reach areas and may be bent to accommodate patient needs. Especially useful in posterior lingual regions where a conventional toothbrush might not reach.
 

2.       Mechanical toothbrushes-
They are superior to manual brushes, as they are better in plaque removal. Automated mechanical tooth brush is suggested as a daily mode of tooth cleansing. These devices may have rotary, reciprocating or sonic action.
 

3.       Dental floss-
Patients usually find difficulty in cleaning the interdental areas. Dental floss acts as an effective aid in such cases. Appliance has a textured surface designed to carry medicaments to the implant surface and surrounding tissues. Gentle insertion and motion is advocated to avoid trauma to the tissue.

 

4.       Interproximal brushes-

They should be used by implant patients only after being shown their proper use. They are available with interchangeable tips of various shapes. The brushes may have an exposed tip of metal wire that can scratch the titanium surface of the abutment and if enough pressure is exerted or if the brushes are worn, the wire can scratch the implant or abutment surface. Hence they are to be used with caution. Plastic coated wire brush is recommended to sort out this problem.

5.       Antimicrobials-
Use of an antimicrobial mouth rinse, such as chlorhexidine gluconate or Listerine has been found to be effective means of maintaining oral care. They help in reducing plaque around
the implants. Long term uses of antimicrobials such a chlorhexidine gluconate and cetylpiridium chloride or phenolic compounds tend to cause staining. Hence they are recommended to be used along with brushes and floss to reduce staining.

 

Dental Implants are a ground-breaking solution for the replacement of missing teeth. Teeth CareCentre the dental clinic in Bodakdev, where Dr. Pankti Patel implant surgeon Ahmedabad, uses the latest technology and robotic guidance for placement of dental implants, which results in precise implant placement and faster healing.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lasers in Endodontic Therapy!

In recent decades, the emergence of lasers in dentistry has proven to be highly beneficial. 

In traditional root canal treatment, there is cleaning and disinfection of root canals. But with this approach, you might not achieve complete disinfection. It may sometimes lead to re-infection and failure of the whole process. However, with lasers, complete root canal disinfection is now possible. Mainly, the Laser is utilized for decreasing the infection and developing a sterile atmosphere in the infected root canals.

A laser-assisted root canal is one of the most innovative accomplishments in dentistry. It has helped in overcoming the flaws of traditional root canal treatment.

How a root canal treatment is performed using Laser Dentistry?

In a laser-assisted root canal treatment, the dentist uses irrigation along with instrumentation to remove the debris or dead tissue. After, which a parallel beam of light is passed into the root canals. The intense light energy helps kill the bacteria in the root canal and eliminates all debris and dead tissues, disinfecting the root canals. Then the hollow section is filled up with cement lining along with root canal sealers, and the tooth is then capped.

The whole process takes significantly less time, is more effective, and is painless when compared with the traditional root canal process. In addition, it is less invasive and makes the foundation for achieving long-term success in root canal treatment.

Benefits you get from laser-assisted root canal therapy

·         The procedure is less aggressive, and painless and decreases postoperative complications such as swelling, bleeding, and pain. 

·         The whole process takes significantly less time; with proper disinfection which helps reduce the number of visits to the hospital. 

·         Lasers help attain good disinfection of the root canals and help us in ensuring high success rates.

·         As the whole process is less invasive, it leads to fast healing.
The chance of infection and contamination is significantly less because of lasers. 

Teeth Care Centre is one of the best dental clinic in Ahmedabad. We have a team of experienced doctors specialized in different branches of dentistry. The laser dentist in Ahmedabad, Dr. Pankti Patel, makes sure to give her patients genuine advice. At Teeth Care Centre Ahmedabad dental clinic, we use a painless injection system in root canal treatment, along with laser disinfection for perfection. 

Does Implant Brand Matter?

 

Implant treatments are a complex and intricate procedure, requiring an experienced dentist and clinic to ensure that the treatment is done correctly and with quality materials. The potential for complications, such as damage to the sinus wall or nerves in the jaw, is a risk that should be taken into account when considering the procedure.

Combining quality dental implant brands with the most qualified clinics and dentists is the key to reducing the chance of having to repeat the procedure.

When it comes to implant treatments, the implant brand can have a major impact on the success of the treatment. Poor-quality implants can fall out within 5 to 10 years, causing the patient to go through the difficult and risky treatment process again.

What Are The Main Differences In Best Dental Implant Brand?

As mentioned earlier every dental setup and dentist may have its own favorite brand, let’s see why a dental implant brand matters.

 

1.       Ease of use:-
Nobel Biocare implant, for instance, has a unique locking taper implant to abutment connection which allows for a 360-degree universal abutment positioning which is also clinically sealed to prevent bacteria from forming. They are tapped into place instead of being screwed which makes them easier to use than some other makes.

 

2.       Biocompatibility:-
A very important part of the dental implant procedure is the process known as osseointegration where the surrounding bone fuses with the implant. Some types of implants are better able to fuse with the bone than others. Nobel Biocare and Straumann implants use a micro-textured surface which gives the new bone something to grip on and speeds up the osseointegration process. Nobel Biocare Implants are coated with chemicals that catalyses bone formation faster.

 

3.       Material:-
Most dental implants are made from titanium but some manufacturers are starting to use zirconia which works similarly to titanium but has an aesthetic advantage in that it is white in colour.

 

4.       Design
Some dental implants like Dentium, CWM, Osstem, and Nobel Biocare have active designs, which are better suited for conditions, where bone density is low or a tooth is extracted and implant is being done at the site, immediately. Tapered design and additional grooves help in better bone integration. 

 

One of the best dental clinic in Bodakdev, Teeth Care Centre, uses computer-guided software and 3D imaging to perform implant surgery in Ahmedabad. This helps our dentist implantologist in Ahmedabad, place implants precisely, improving prognosis, minimizing pain, and decreasing the likelihood of implant failure. Thorough preoperative planning helps to minimize or completely eradicate unforeseen surgical errors. The patient benefits greatly when implant surgery takes less time, as this is often the case.

 

Advantages of aligners over braces!

 Advantages of aligners over braces!

People do love clear aligners but there are yet certain patients who opt for metal braces. Traditional braces and clear aligners are two popular methods used to straighten teeth gradually. Both of these are FDA-approved appliances that yield stunning results.

While choosing between clear aligners or braces one should keep in mind certain factors like the level of correction required, age, etc.

How does a clear aligner work?

Clear aligners, also known as invisible braces, are custom-made mouthpieces molded from a medically graded plastic that apply even pressure to teeth, guiding them to the desired position. Clear aligners are a discreet alternative to traditional metal braces.

The benefits of Clear aligners over Metal braces!

·         Appearance:- unlike metal braces, clear plastic aligners closely fit the patient’s teeth and are nearly invisible from a distance. A discreet style is the main reason why people choose clear transparent aligners to wear.

·         Comfort: - Clear aligners fit snugly against the tooth and don’t cause any cuts, ulcers or harm to the underlying gums like braces do. While patients do experience discomfort in the beginning but later get used to the aligners.

·         Maintenance of Oral Hygiene: - With aligners maintaining oral hygiene is much easier as the patients can simply remove the mouthpiece and brush then floss normally. No need for any lengthy and challenging dental care process as with traditional braces.

·         Food Restriction: - there are certain food restrictions for the patients wearing braces they cannot enjoy foods like nuts, toffies, popcorn, and bagels to prevent damage or irritation. Patients who are wearing aligners can easily enjoy any type of food as the aligners are removable, hence they don’t have such food restrictions.

·         Follow-ups:-  clear aligner patients have fewer follow-ups i.e. only every  4-6months unlike the patients having braces who have regular monthly follow-ups

Since we are well-known for our aligner treatment in Ahmedabad, the dentists at Teeth CareCentre, the dental clinic in thaltej, are the best in the city. Together with our team of orthodontist ahmedabad, who are highly qualified and experienced, we can assist and counsel you regarding your crooked teeth at an early stage.