The implant therapy offers unmatched aesthetics and function, similar to what you once had with your natural teeth! Implants require daily care to ensure a healthy peri-implant environment.
Generally
The toothbrush is the key to a bright future without worries or problems regarding implants. It is just as important to clean the implants as it is your natural teeth. A toothbrush with a low abrasive ability is recommended, along with a daily hygiene routine to keep all surfaces clean at all times.
Single crown – bridge, daily care.
- The gum line, above and below it
- The interproximal spaces
Important cleaning areas:
Daily Care Guide
- Toothbrush
You may need to modify the toothbrush for the inner sides of the restoration or for hard-to-reach areas. An electric toothbrush is also a good alternative and is easy to use, offering the same cleaning results. If you have a bridge, remember to clean the areas underneath it.
- Interdental Toothbrush:
A soft interdental toothbrush is an ideal cleaning solution for difficult areas around the implant, both lingually and on the adjacent surfaces, both circumferentially and externally.
- Interdental Brushes:
These are available for the lateral interproximal areas or under the bridge. Use the brush gently with a back-and-forth motion while pressing against the surface of the implant crown. The brush should not be too small, as this would reduce the cleaning effectiveness, nor too large, as it could cause discomfort to the soft tissues. Never use a toothbrush in combination with the interdental brush, as its abrasive ability will multiply.
- Floss – Super Floss:
Using floss in tight areas where teeth are in close contact with the implant restoration is a useful alternative to interdental brushes. Use relatively thick floss to pass back and forth between the tooth and the implant. Clean the bridge next to the gum line by pressing sideways.
Follow-ups:
Taking care of my teeth means following a regular schedule of personalized follow-ups. During the dental check-up, the results of your home care efforts are assessed, the implants are cleaned, and the occlusion is checked. Finally, once a year, X-rays are taken to monitor the long-term bone stability of the implants. Systematic use of mouthwash with chlorhexidine once a day, or up to three times as needed, is considered essential for your peri-implant health. Products such as Kingingival, Chlorhexil, Eludril, Perioxidin, Plackout, Hexalen, etc., can be used.