Dental implants in Plymouth. What is dental implant rejection and how do I stop it?
If you’re someone who is either looking into having dental implants in Plymouth or a patient that’s already had them fitted, then what we at Smile Care Cosmetic Centre are talking about today could be of interest to you. Dental implants in Plymouth failure does exist and it is a serious complication that can happen when dental implants aren’t taken care of correctly. To put you at ease it’s very unlikely to happen, but it’s important you understand all the factors involved in implants and how best to maintain them.
What are dental implants in Plymouth?
For all those that aren’t 100% sure what implants are, they’re a screw system that anchors into the jawbone and acts as a durable solution to tooth loss. Unlike other forms of tooth replacement they stimulate the bone to encourage its natural regeneration.
Why might they fail?
Dental implants could fail for a whole host of reasons, but the main one is that they aren’t cleaned correctly causing a build-up of plaque and tartar surrounding the implant, which then affects the health of them just as it would with gum disease. This is called peri-implantitis and is the most common reason for dental implants to begin to be rejected by the body. It’s pretty much exactly like why the teeth become rejected by the body when they are infected by gingivitis.
How do you stop this process?
Just as with most oral health issues hygiene is key, oral hygiene is the only way of making sure you’re keeping on top of the health of your implants. You need to be cleaning correctly every day with a toothbrush and toothpaste, making sure you brush twice and for a minimum of two minutes at a time. Flossing daily is the only way to keep the bacterias that will cause you damage at bay, if you’re unsure which floss to use or what the best techniques are when it comes to flossing, then you are welcome to discuss it with us at the practice next time you’re in for a check-up or better still look at some online tutorials from the experts.
What happens if I do develop peri-implantitis?
If you do develop the condition it doesn’t automatically mean you’ve going to lose your teeth or implants, it can in some cases be stopped before too much damage is done. However, for some people it will mean losing their implants and possibly even more teeth. Which is why it’s so important that the health of your teeth and gums is taken seriously from the beginning of the process.
If I lose my implants can they be refitted?
This is a question that very much varies case to case, it’s highly unlikely that there would be a chance to refit as it’s likely the same issue would keep happening if a patient wasn’t willing to seriously change their oral hygiene habits. That being said, never say never.
If you’d like to learn more about dental implants and how to get them, please contact our practice at a suitable time for you.
