Although implants are among the best solutions for the lack of teeth offered by modern dentistry, their installation does not end the job, because in order to last a long time, proper care is necessary. After installation, one group of patients bypasses them when washing, for fear of damaging them, while others over-clean them, and both of these approaches can cause problems according to Smile Corp denturists. The implant itself is very resistant to decay, but as it is related to the gums and bone, in the case of poor oral hygiene, the tissues and bones weaken and thus wobble or fall out. The maintenance of implants and natural teeth is not too different, but there are things to pay attention to, so we will first look at the differences between them. Differences between implants and natural teeth Dental implants have been mass-installed in recent years, due to a number of advantages: they have the appearance of a natural tooth, the chewing function is practically identical, the harmony of facial lines is preserved, they are long-lasting, and all this is accompanied by a high success rate. In addition to the obvious difference in the type of material, the shape of the part of the tooth below the crown also differs, because natural teeth have a larger number of roots, while implants have only one "root", i.e., a titanium screw. This difference is especially noticeable when installing in the back of the jaw, because the lateral teeth have two or three roots, which change with only one screw when installing the implant. As crowns on implants have a smaller circumference at the root than natural teeth, patients usually have a feeling of greater distance between the implant and the adjacent natural tooth. In addition to the greater spacing, the height of the jawbone at the implant site is usually lower than that below the natural teeth, which is why patients with an implant have a higher risk of caries in neighboring natural teeth. Dental maintenance tips The primary goal of oral hygiene is to keep the "foundation" of the implant, namely the jawbone and gums, healthy. Food debris and bacteria accumulate in the space between the gums and the implants. After some time, these deposits turn into hard deposits, i.e., tartar, and the accumulated bacteria cause periodontal infections, as in natural teeth. When hard deposits form, you can no longer remove them by brushing your teeth at home, but professional cleaning is needed in the office. In the case of irregular and improper hygiene, inflammation of the tissue to which the implant is attached can occur, which is called periimplantitis. Implants This condition has several stages: at the beginning, the sensitivity of the gums is slightly increased, then there is redness and mild swelling and pulling of the gums. Bleeding may occur in the next stage, and the last stage is when the connection between the implant and the bone weakens and the implant nods or falls out. In order for this not to happen, it is necessary to be committed to maintaining oral hygiene and regular check-ups at the dentist. For more information about dentists, do follow us on Cylex, Hotfrog and Tupalo.
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