A large amount of patients dare not to seek dental implants in summer, considering that implant restorations will be more susceptible to inflammation after the surgery because of the hot weather. Is it really the case?

    According to dentists from AKJ Dental Hospital, peri-implantitis actually has little to do with the weather. Instead, it’s closely linked with oral hygiene and postoperative oral care.

    Prior to conducting the surgery, full examinations will be run for patients, on both their oral and overall health. Only those with good condition, especially in a healthy state in terms of periodontal tissues, are allowed to undergo the surgery. As for those with periodontitis, proper preoperative treatments should be sought to mitigate the inflammation so as to be prepared for the surgery. Additionally, it’s also of great significance to maintain optimal oral care after the surgery.

    Therefore, basically the following aspects should draw your attention after an implant procedure. 

    First of all, maintain good oral hygiene. Trivial as they are, such daily practices as brushing twice and flossing once a day, and rinsing mouth after every meal play an essential role in maintaining good oral hygiene. Besides, small-headed brush should be used in order to more effectively clean teeth, and don’t brush teeth too vigorously with a purpose not to harm dental tissues. When it comes to brushing skill, bass-method should be recommended. 

    In addition, seek regular dental cleanings. It’s suggested to seek professional cleanings regularly after dental implants have been stabilized in mouth, serving to remove dental plaque and calculus. With any symptoms of periodontitis, consult with your dentist to see whether or not some periodontal treatments are required.

    In similar vein, schedule regular return visits to your dentist. Actually to achieve a good result it’s quite necessary to follow the postoperative instructions of your dentist, like coming back to clinic for check-up every few months. It serves a purpose of monitoring the integration of your implant and alveolar bone, and detecting potential issues. Only by taking really good care of your dental implant can you expect it to function in a long term. Relevant article: How much is an Implant tooth?

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