Dubai Prosthodontist Shares Expert Tips on Maintaining Dental Implants
Dr. Omar Aldaoudi DU, CES, DIU (France), Specialist Prosthodontist at Dr. Michael's Dental Facility provides skilled maintenance suggestions for people with dental implants.
As a Prosthodontist, Dr. Omar is a specialist in repair and also substitute of teeth. His advanced training enables him to have a special understanding of the dynamics and also conservation of healthy teeth and making certain smiles look gorgeous as well as function the way they should.
"Dental implants are risk-free as well as efficient remedies to replace missing teeth, they restore function, visual as well as self-confidence. Implants are extremely resilient and also could last many years, with great treatment, lots of implants last a lifetime.".
"Meticulous home treatment and also dental health are taken into consideration the secret to long-term success of dental implants. Decay can't occur in implants, inadequate oral hygiene can lead to transmittable illness that triggers inflammation in the soft and hard tissues surrounding the dental implant, loss of the assisting bone as well as failing of the dental implant. The risk factors consist of smoking cigarettes, record of periodontal disease, diabetes (uncontrolled), endangered dental health and parafunctional routines (bruxism).".
"If you observe gum bleeding when cleaning, inflammation and/or inflammation on the gum surrounding the dental implant, call your dental professional instantly.".
Dr. Omar lists down ways on how patients can take care of their dental implants.
Brush 2-3 times daily with low abrasive dentifrice.
If your implants are restored with removable dentures, remove the dentures; clean them with adapted toothbrush and liquid soap at least twice daily.
Floss at least once a day. Implants are more likely to cause food impaction due to their shape. Use the dental floss thoroughly in all directions.
If your implants are restored with a bridge, make sure to floss underneath the bridge; different types of floss are specially designed for efficient cleaning of bridges.
When recommended by your dentist, use interdental brush, rubber tip, mouthwash and/or water irrigation unit.
Regular dental check up every 6 months. Early detection is essential for effective treatment of peri-implant diseases.
Visit your dental hygienist regularly, at least 3 times a year. Your hygienist will use special instruments to clean dental implants.
Do not smoke.
Wear your night guard if recommended by your dentist. Some studies consider grinding and clenching as a risk factor for implants failure.
