{"id":559,"date":"2021-06-02T12:55:58","date_gmt":"2021-06-02T11:55:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.davidmadrugaimplants.co.uk\/blog\/?p=559"},"modified":"2021-06-02T12:56:00","modified_gmt":"2021-06-02T11:56:00","slug":"maintaining-dental-implants-and-ensuring-their-longevity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.davidmadrugaimplants.co.uk\/blog\/maintaining-dental-implants-and-ensuring-their-longevity\/","title":{"rendered":"Maintaining dental implants and ensuring their longevity"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

There are many reasons for seeking out information on\ndental implants but one of the top ones we have seen is from our patients\ntrying to maintain their dental implants\nin Marylebone<\/a>, whether they are concerned about food\nbecoming trapped beneath their implant or general care for their implants. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A lot of the concerns that\nare brought forward by patients are fears about food particles becoming\ntrapped, either beneath the gum line or along the titanium implant, into the\njawbone. In short, there are concerns that these issues will cause abscesses,\nwhich are the cause of the majority of root canals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is an understandable worry\nwhen thinking about implants, as many of our patients are using implants to\nimmobilise prosthetic teeth, like bridge sections or a full denture. One of the\nrecurring problems with both of these is that food gets trapped beneath them,\nbut they are easily removed and cleaned. But this simple removal is not\npossible with implants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Single implanted teeth<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In cases of single implanted\nteeth, the artificial titanium root is osteo integrated into the jaw creating\nan extremely close association between the titanium and your bone. This is\nactually far closer than the association found in a natural tooth root and the\njawbone, leaving no opportunity for food to enter the jawbone around the edges\nof the implant. When this occurs with natural teeth, there is usually some form\nof decay or damage to the root which allows food to enter, which cannot happen\nwith the inert titanium implants. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Implant immobilised dentures and bridges<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

When a denture or bridge is\nimmobilized with an implant, a gap is maintained between the start of the\nprosthetic and the surface of the bone. This is to allow the gums to be\nmaintained, as if the prosthetic was permanently affixed to the surface of the\ngum, this could cause long-term issues. In this gap, it is possible to trap\nfood particles and it requires diligent cleaning. Usually, this can be achieved\nwith a mixture of mouthwashes and a water flossing jet system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are struggling with\nfood becoming trapped under an immobilized denture, please feel free to get in\ncontact with our clinic. After a brief check up, our dentist will be able to\nadvise you on your personal situation and how best to resolve it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As part of regular dental\ncare, you should attend dental hygienists even if you have a complete set of\nimmobilized dentures. Our hygienist is more than capable of thoroughly cleaning\nbeneath a denture without having to disconnect the dental implants in\nMarylebone<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For the majority of patients,\nmaintenance of dental implants in Marylebone<\/strong> is\nminimal to none and is extremely similar to the maintenance of their natural\nteeth with regular brushing and 6-month check-ups. After full integration has\nbeen achieved, most dental implants will have a useful life of over 10-years.\nDue to the stain resistant materials used in prosthetic teeth, if you have a\nmixture of natural and implant immobilized teeth, they may pick up stains at\ndifferent rates causing their colour to alter relative to the rest of your\nteeth. This can be resolved with teeth whitening or regular scale and polishes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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