Both dental implants and natural teeth have a lifespan. If dental implants are not properly maintained, they will also suffer from various dental and periodontal diseases. The success or failure of any dental implant restoration is closely related to the patient's own health awareness and the degree of cooperation with professional doctors. Therefore, every patient should take care of dental implants as they do natural teeth to extend their lifespan. Below we will introduce how to maintain dental implants based on several factors that affect the lifespan of dental implants.
The gingival part of the dental implant forms an epithelial cuff with the gingival epithelium, preventing various infectious substances in the oral cavity from entering the implant bone integration interface, thereby maintaining the long-term stability of the dental implant. Plaque microorganisms can have direct and indirect effects on the tissues around the implant and destroy bone integration. Therefore, controlling plaque is a daily and long-term homework that patients must do.
We can use a soft-bristled toothbrush and a micro-abrasive toothpaste to carefully clean teeth. The adjacent surfaces and dead corners that cannot be brushed can be cleaned with dental floss, interdental brushes or toothpicks. However, wooden or plastic toothpicks with smooth surfaces and no burrs should be selected. The cross-section should preferably be oval or triangular. Do not damage the gingival papilla and the surface of the implant when using. At the same time, some special mouthwashes can be used in combination, which not only improves the sterilization effect, but also reduces the damage caused by mechanical methods to the delicate implant surface. In addition to daily cleaning, you should also go to the hospital regularly to clean the implant with special instruments. If necessary, you can also ask a professional doctor to disassemble and clean the mechanical part.
