Precautions & Pain management after the surgery
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Necessity of hygienic oral management
Like natural teeth, plaques can be attached to implant surface causing inflammation near surrounding mucosa. For patients who wish to keep their implants strong and stable for a long time, it is critical to thoroughly manage oral hygiene every day.
This requires active tooth brushing and regular dental check up.
This requires active tooth brushing and regular dental check up.
Regular check up (After final restoration)
Annual recall for an oral examination required.
Toothbrushing and soft tissue management
Periodontal disease may be prevented with regular and general brushing method. In order to improve the cleanliness of periodontal tissues and teeth surface, use the bass technique (gingiva massage) and *modified bass technique with added rotation. The dental plaque between teeth may be effectively removed when an interproximal brush is used for the surrounding of implant. However, the most important thing is the patient’s self-awareness and regular visit to dental clinics for an oral examination.
*Modified Bass Technique
Give short vibrations for 5-13 times from side to side gently inserting brush on tilted 45 degrees on the tooth-gingiva junction. And then, sweep downwards on occlusal surface of maxilla and upwards on occlusal surface of mandible.