What Should Be Considered After Implant Treatment?

Dental implants are structures that offer the most optimum comfort and protection to patients who have been using them instead of teeth that have been extracted for various reasons for over 50 years. They aim to protect the existing bone and gum structure while providing teeth to patients.

When evaluating an edentulous area for a dental implant, physicians evaluate many factors such as the current cause of tooth loss, the patient's hygiene habits, eating and drinking activities, and expectations from treatment.

The purpose of these evaluations is to ensure that a system that has lost a perfect structure, such as a natural tooth, can use the new structure, which is reconstructed through compensation and repair, for a longer period of time.

After implant treatment, there is a period of waiting for healing until permanent teeth are placed. During this period, patients sometimes wait with temporary teeth and sometimes without teeth because the area and scope of the procedure do not allow it. During this initial healing period, oral care, balanced nutrition, and compliance with routine check-ups are more important than ever.

Following the removal of stitches, we expect our patients to include oral care in their daily routine. Routine tooth brushing morning and evening, interdental cleaning (with floss, interdental brush, mouthwash, etc.), and use of antibacterial mouthwash (as recommended by the physician) are indispensable for this care. In order for healing to occur smoothly, the patient's immune resistance must be balanced.

It is of great importance to have a balanced diet, take daily mineral and vitamin supplements, keep a chronic disease under control if the patient has one, and take routine medications without fail.

After implant-supported permanent prostheses are made, a daily routine maintenance plan is made according to the type of prosthesis made and the need, and this is taught to the patients. Each patient and even each area in the same patient is unique and requires special planning and treatment. Even in cases where we see that daily maintenance is done perfectly, 6-month checks should definitely be planned. A small problem detected during these checks can be resolved without causing a major crisis.

Dr. Ceyda Kanlı Dursun/ Periodontology Specialist

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