Implant Maintenance

 

If you have just had your implant prosthesis inserted or are considering an implant prosthesis, you may be wondering what procedures are necessary for proper maintenance. The home care needed for dental implants is just as important as that required for your natural teeth. There are many areas around the implants and the prosthesis that need special attention to make sure that dental plaque does not accumulate. As with your own teeth, plaque, a sticky substance that adheres to teeth and is a breeding area for bacteria, must be removed at least every 12 hours to avoid potential periodontal (peri-implant) disease.

 

The care of your Implant Prosthesis consists of three steps:

 

-  Educating and training you about proper oral hygiene techniques. 

-  Removal      of plaque and calculus (tartar) on a regularly scheduled basis by your

   hygienist.                                                                                                 

-  Maintaining meticulous oral hygiene between your recall visits.

 

Home plaque control is a critical component of your implant care. The following devices have proved to be extremely helpful in plaque removal. 

                                                                                                

-  Soft Toothbrush                                                                                        

- Dental Floss (i.e. Post Care Dental Implant -  

-  Superfloss)                                                                                                    

-  Electric Toothbrushes                                                                                                

-  Oral Irrigation Devices (i.e. Water Pik)  

-  Mouthwash                                                                                          -  - 

The proper maintenance of your dental implant prosthesis must be a good blend of proper hygiene technique and using appropriate instrumentation. We will suggest a suitable recall schedule for you based upon the complexity of your dental restoration. We will also demonstrate each and every technique so that you can become familiar with the devices that are required for implant care.