The right aftercare for your dental implant

When it comes to compensating for tooth loss, implant-supported dentures are an extremely high-quality and aesthetically pleasing restoration solution. This is because dental implants act as artificial tooth roots and ensure that the dentures are securely and firmly anchored in the mouth. The new teeth blend harmoniously into the existing dentition. So that you can enjoy your dental implant for a long time and go through life with a good bite, good and conscientious oral hygiene in the bathroom at home is essential. Home oral hygiene is supplemented by regular prophylaxis appointments with your dentist in Berlin, Prof. Dr. Andreas Olze.

Dental implant care at home

Just like natural teeth, implant-supported dentures should also be cleaned thoroughly twice a day - in the morning and evening. You should pay particular attention to cleaning the interdental spaces, as this is where food debris can accumulate and serve as food for bacteria. Depending on your preference, you can clean the spaces between your teeth with either dental floss or interdental brushes. Another particularly precarious area is the gum line around the dental implant, as bacteria can accumulate and multiply here undisturbed. Then there is a risk of inflammation! This is why we recommend that our implant patients use an electric toothbrush: its bristles can be guided under the gum line at a 45-degree angle, allowing bacteria to be removed particularly effectively.

Professional prophylaxis in the dental practice

This oral hygiene at home is perfectly complemented by regular check-ups and prophylaxis appointments with your dentist. Professional teeth cleaning has proven to be a particularly effective preventive measure. During this deep cleaning, a specially trained prophylaxis specialist removes plaque and bacteria from between the teeth and under the gum line. Even hard-to-reach areas in the mouth can be thoroughly cleaned, which makes this procedure particularly recommended for implant patients. Another advantage of regular appointments with the dentist is that any dental and oral diseases can be detected and treated in good time.

Danger for dental implants: Peri-implantitis

Peri-implantitis is the disease that is most frequently responsible for the loss of dental implants. It is similar to periodontitis: the soft tissue surrounding the dental implant becomes inflamed due to accumulated bacteria. If this inflammation remains untreated, it can migrate along the artificial tooth root deep into the jawbone, causing the jawbone to break down. If the bone recedes, the implant loses its firm hold and can be lost.

Your dentist in Berlin: There for you when it comes to dental implants

With conscientious oral hygiene at home and regular prophylaxis appointments with your dentist in Berlin, Prof. Dr. Andreas Olze, you are well prepared against dental and oral diseases and can enjoy your dental implant for a long time. Make an appointment, we look forward to seeing you!