How to maintain dental implants

As a new restoration method, dental implants have gradually become the first choice for many beauty-conscious people. However, few people know that dental implants also require maintenance and care, and the maintenance after the surgery is directly related to its service life. For this reason, the experts in the Department of Stomatology at Nanjing PLA 454 Hospital specially introduced us to the basic maintenance secrets of dental implants.

One, Dental implants are generally divided into two steps: The first step: Implanting artificial tooth roots; The second step: Installing fixed dentures on the already stable artificial tooth roots. After implanting the artificial tooth root, temporary false teeth should not be worn before the stitches are removed. After 7-10 days when the stitches are removed, it will be determined whether modification is needed and then decide if they need to be worn.

Two, Within three to six months after the removal of stitches, avoid shaking the artificial tooth root, and do not use it to chew forcefully, so as not to loosen the tooth root and affect the newly formed bone and fibrous connective tissue around the tooth root, thereby affecting the implant effect. This is an extremely important issue to ensure the effectiveness of the implant.

Three, After the artificial tooth root is implanted, pay attention to oral hygiene. Rinse your mouth in time after meals, or rinse with medication. Clean the base of the implant once every morning and evening with a soft-bristled brush or cotton swab.

Four, After the porcelain teeth are installed, hard objects should not be chewed. On the one hand, there are no protective pressure sensors around the artificial tooth root, so the tooth root tissue is prone to damage; on the other hand, porcelain teeth are brittle and difficult to repair once damaged.

Five, Prevent external force impact. Once impacted, there is a possibility of injury to the tooth root, and you should immediately go to the hospital for examination and treatment.

Six, Carefully follow the doctor's instructions and return to the hospital for regular follow-ups. Generally, follow-up visits occur at 1, 3, 6, and 12 months.

Seven, After installing the porcelain teeth, pay attention to the hygiene between adjacent teeth to prevent cavities in adjacent teeth.

To learn more, you can consult online with a doctor or call the hotline: 4000-454-678.