A beautiful, healthy and functional smile has a positive impact on physical, mental and social well-being, allowing you to fully enjoy the opportunities that life provides, focusing on relationships with others, talking, eating, smiling without obstacles, without pain, without discomfort. , without embarrassment and without embarrassment. Every missing tooth can negatively impact your quality of life. Therefore, you must find a good and long-term solution with the help of your dentist.
Dental implants are an alternative to correcting the absence of one or more natural teeth to restore your smile. Essentially, these are medical devices that can be compared to an artificial root for a missing tooth and that serve as a support for a crown (a prosthetic piece similar to a tooth). The color, size, shape and contour of your new teeth may be the same as your natural teeth.
Implants can improve chewing and phonetic function, as well as preserve bone structure and facial aesthetics, which are often lost as a result of missing teeth.
However, to achieve lasting results, patients need to understand the importance of preventing serious problems and increasing the lifespan of dental implants. Therefore, they should be informed about proper hygiene and care after their placement.
Here are some precautions patients should take after receiving dental implants:
Oral hygiene
Good oral hygiene is essential to the health of your dental implants. Bacterial plaque can accumulate on the surface of the implant and surrounding gum tissue, leading to inflammation and infection. Regular brushing, flossing, flossing and using an antimicrobial mouthwash help remove plaque and prevent oral infections that can compromise the stability and longevity of implants.
No smoking
Smokers have an increased risk of developing infections after dental implant surgery. This can lead to inflammation of the tissue around the implant (peri-implantitis) and compromise the integration of the implant with the bone. Studies have shown that smokers have a lower success rate when receiving dental implants compared to non-smoking patients.
Medical observation
Regular consultation with your dentist allows you to evaluate the osseointegration of your dental implants and evaluate the surrounding tissue, as dental implants rely on the surrounding soft tissue and bone for support. Early detection of any problems or changes can lead to immediate intervention and avoid possible loss of rehabilitation.
Each person’s healing process is unique. Therefore, it is important to follow your dentist’s instructions for best results. There must be a realistic understanding of each patient’s expectations in light of their condition.
Don’t forget that good oral health is essential for a healthy and happy life.
Content Author:
Prof. Dr. Joao Espirito Santo
Dentist
Specialist in oral surgery by Order of dentists No. 4663
Medical Arts Center
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