Looking after Dental Implants for Improved Stabilisation


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Despite the fact that dental implants are made out of titanium, a robust metal that is not vulnerable to infection and decay, caring for implants is important if you want them to last and remain healthy. This article looks at how implants can be looked after so that you can make the most of the many benefits these remarkable dental devices can offer you, particularly the improved stability offered to artificial teeth through the use of implants.

Post-treatment care

Dental implants are placed into drilled sockets in the jawbone during a surgical procedure which also involves creating an incision through the gums. This is an invasive procedure, and like all treatments of its kind, requires good aftercare for it to be successful and to avoid any post-operative complications.


After your surgery your dentist will give you instructions on how to look after your mouth as the gums heal and the implant fuses with your jawbone. It is important to follow these instructions to the letter, and they will usually encompass standard measures like the use of floss, brushing, and mouthwash to maintain a healthy mouth.

Your dentist might also prescribe painkillers to help you manage the pain of the surgery in the weeks afterwards. It is important to follow the dosage instructions provided with whatever painkillers you are offered.

General care of your dental implants

The general care of your implants, even after they have fully integrated and healed into your mouth can determine how long they last. With proper care implants can last as long as a lifetime, and considering the cost of having them installed, this makes them worth their while!

It is important to clean the area around your implant and your teeth at least twice a day. Dentures and crowns can be fixed to implants through bridges and abutments, these need to be cleaned regularly for good hygiene to be maintained. Similarly regular dental visits are important to ensuring that dentures are well maintained.

These measures are key to the longevity of the implants and their ability to effectively stabilise any prosthetics affixed to them. With poor oral hygiene a number of detrimental effects can be observed, and the benefits of the stabilisation offered by dental implants are undermined.

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