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.
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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.
