he most popular option that dentists advise for permanently replacing missing teeth is dental implants. They are the only type of restoration that can completely restore a tooth that has been lost or injured, from root to crown.
Because dental implants are designed to feel, look, and function like real teeth, patients adore them. Additionally, they are simple maintenance, needing similar upkeep to that of natural teeth, and are resistant to decay.
Take this information, though, with a grain of salt. No matter how “simple” dental implants are to maintain, good oral hygiene should always be practised.
Follow our dentist, Dr. Aman Ahuja’s instructions , on how to take care of a dental implant if you want to maintain yours for as long as possible.
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Brush your teeth daily
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Use a toothbrush with gentle bristles.
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Use a gentle toothpaste.
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Use implant-specific floss or unwaxed tape to floss every day.
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Floss with water
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Use a nylon-coated interdental brush without metal wires.
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Avoid bad behaviours.
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Every six months, go to the dentist for a checkup and cleaning.
Why it’s important to maintain your dental implant
Dental implants are often made of titanium and ceramic or porcelain, which do not deteriorate like natural teeth do. However, that does not preclude harming them.
Dental implant post and crown damage can result from improper maintenance. For instance, utilising abrasive products might corrode or etch away at the crown of the post, weakening it.
Although a dental implant restoration cannot get a cavity, the surrounding gum tissue is always susceptible to gum disease.
Gum disease is an inflammatory infection brought on by plaque accumulation on the teeth, which allows dangerous bacteria to flourish below the gumline. It can develop into periodontitis or peri-implantitis, as it is known in cases involving dental implants, if left untreated. Peri-implantitis may cause:
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loss of bone
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failing an implant
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Having your implant removed
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more dental work
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teeth nearby are adversely affected