Dental Implant Maintenance
Keeping Your Dental Implants Healthy for Life
Caring for dental implants is different from caring for natural teeth, but just as important for long-term success. Dental implants are artificial roots placed in the jawbone, supporting crowns, bridges, or dentures through a connector piece called an abutment. Because the materials and how they attach to the bone differ from natural teeth, implants require specialized home and professional care to stay healthy.
Plaque can build up around implant crowns just like it does around natural teeth, and if not removed daily through brushing and flossing, it can cause peri-implantitis a serious infection that leads to bone loss and implant failure. Unlike gum disease in natural teeth, infections around implants can progress quickly and lead to irreversible damage if left untreated.
At Richmond Centre Dental Clinic, we take special care to maintain your dental implants using instruments designed not to scratch or damage the implant components. Our team uses plastic and resin tools that effectively remove plaque without harming the highly polished surfaces, preserving the integrity of your implant and surrounding structures.
If any part of the implant itself becomes visible, this may be a sign of gum or bone loss, and immediate care is needed. Implant surfaces, especially with roughened textures and screw threads, can make cleaning more complex, which is why regular check-ups are critical to maintaining their health.
With proper daily home care and professional maintenance, implants are highly successful, with studies showing long-term success rates over 95%. Preventing peri-implantitis through consistent hygiene practices and early intervention helps ensure that your dental implants continue to function and look great for years to come.
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Don't let cost stand in the way of protecting your smile. Contact Richmond Centre Dental Clinic today to schedule your dental implant maintenance and explore flexible payment options.
To determine whether you are a good candidate for this denture solution, schedule a consultation with our dentist. We will conduct a thorough evaluation to determine whether an implant solution is right for you or whether you may benefit from another restorative solution. Our commitment to you is to provide a fast, efficient, and courteous service. If you have any specific questions, we will do our best to help. Please call today to book your appointment (604) 276-2442.