Implants are the most modern way to restore a beautiful smile. They allow you to replace lost teeth, ensuring the most physiological comfort. It is worth knowing what to do to enjoy the smile regained in this way for a long time.

The condition for successful implantation is taking care of oral hygiene, both immediately after the procedure and later.

How to care for oral hygiene immediately after implantation surgery?

Right after the procedure, the most important thing is to keep the area of ​​the implanted implants as sterile as possible. The postoperative wound is an ideal place for bacteria to penetrate, and the sutures quickly accumulate. Therefore, food and drink should be avoided for two hours after the procedure. After this time, you can drink a cold drink, and after four hours, eat something cold and delicate. Warm foods can only be eaten after 24 hours. During the first 24 hours, you should not rinse your mouth or brush your teeth in the area wherebonewas insertedimplant . In addition, at least a few days after the procedure, it is worth eliminating other factors that increase the risk of implant rejection, not related directly to the oral cavity, and give up exercise, a swimming pool or a sauna. - We therefore recommend that patients avoid smoking and eating high-viscosity foods, as well as dairy and flour dishes that contribute to the formation of deposits. Its appearance on the postoperative wound may lead to gingivitisinflammationand implant rejection - advises Dr. Krzysztof Mazan from Candeo Dental Center. For the first week in the area subjected to the treatment, it is recommended to clean with a soft brush, which will allow you to brush your teeth without irritating the tissues. It is also necessary to use toothpaste with increased bacteriostatic properties, rinse and medications recommended by the dentist. After this time, standard hygiene is the basis. - Frequent tooth brushing, rinsing the mouth with a special liquid and cleaning the interdental spaces with dental floss is recommended for all people who care about a flawless smile, and especially for patients who have implants - says Dr. Krzysztof Mazan.

Implants for life

After surgery, the implant remains in the bone for three to six months. During this time, the process of osseointegration takes place, i.e. the connection of the bone with the implant. After its completion, the implant is firmly anchored in the bone and can be used as a fastening element for the planned prosthetic work. In order for osseointegration to proceed properly, the patient should visit the dentist regularly after each procedure. The first follow-up visit should be performed within the first three days. During the visit, the specialist will not only examine the condition of the postoperative wound, but will also instruct you on how to care for hygiene. Approximately seven days after the procedure, the stitches are removed and the hygiene is checked.

What determines the durability of the implants?

With proper patient conduct, there is no fixed limit to the durability of implants. It all depends, among others. on the quantity and quality of bones, the condition of the oral cavity and the type of prosthetic restoration, as well as the general he alth of the patient. - For the durability of implants and maintaining a long-term guarantee, regular check-ups are also particularly important. The doctor decides about their frequency. In the case of most patients, we recommend a check-up every six months or once a year - explains Dr. Paweł Dziedzic from Candeo. During such a visit, the condition of the teeth and gums is checked, and the necessary professional treatments for cleaning the restoration on the implants are performed.

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Dentistry and Orthodontics