Dental implantation is a very important and responsible process, which should be taken seriously not only by the dentist, but also by the patient. Of course, first of all, it is very important to do the implantation itself. But it is also equally important to carry out hygiene procedures after it. This article discusses key recommendations. After dental implants, each patient must observe them, and they must be familiar with them before the procedure itself, in order to understand the importance of subsequent hygiene.
Why take care
It is very important that you first familiarize yourself with the recommendations. And after the implantation of the teeth, they must be thoroughly performed, since this procedure is very complex and dangerous, therefore, it must be treated with all responsibility. After carrying out it, a large number of complications can occur that will greatly complicate your life.
Do not forget that there is always a risk of rejection of implants. Caring measures are also taken in order to significantly extend their service life. It is very important to follow all the recommendations. After dental implantation, their use should be started immediately, since it is at this time that the risk of getting an infection is maximum.
Eating habits
If you decide to install a tooth implant, then you will have to endure for several hours and refuse food after surgery. After a set time, you can eat, but there are many recommendations that must be followed during the recovery period. Consider the main ones:
- Sutures after dental implants overlap. And this will lead to painful sensations. Therefore, at first try to chew food on the opposite side.
- After you eat, be sure to rinse your mouth with a chlorhexidine solution of 0.05%. It is very important to do this after each meal for two to three minutes.
- During the recovery period, solid food is strongly discouraged. It can irreversibly change the position of the implant itself.
- Also try to limit your intake of foods that require overly active chewing. First eat as much liquid food as possible. Especially chicken broth. It contributes to the rapid healing of tissues.
The use of dental paste "Solcoseryl"
Instructions for the use of this medication indicate that it contributes to a quick recovery after the tooth implantation procedure. The product is applied to the affected area after eating, as well as immediately before bedtime. It will be ideal to apply this ointment immediately after the use of a disinfectant. The use of this medication should be carried out until the damaged area has completely healed.
Instructions for use of the dental paste "Solcoseryl" reports that this tool does not need to be rubbed into the damaged area. It is applied in a thin layer with a sponge or cotton swab. However, the drug is not recommended if you have hypersensitivity to any component that is part of it.
Antibiotic use
Once again, it is worth recalling that dental implantation is a very serious procedure that can lead to extremely serious consequences. In addition to rinsing the mouth with Chlorhexidine 0.05%, antibiotics must also be used. The use of antibacterial drugs is mandatory, since the implantation procedure is quite complicated and can lead to infection. Doctors recommend starting taking such drugs the day before the operation. It is very important to take antibiotics in cases where the surgery was very long and difficult.
Installing a tooth implant is a procedure that requires an individual approach. Since each organism has its own unique characteristics, antibiotics must be selected individually.
If the operation was quick and easy and at the same time minimal incisions were made, then you can opt for very light antibacterial drugs. Typically, these drugs are taken directly with meals once or twice a day. And the period of their application should not exceed seven days. It is also worth considering that antibiotics may not be suitable for your body, cause allergic reactions and many other side effects. Therefore, treat your health with all responsibility.
Most often, dentists recommend drugs such as Linkomycin, Cifran and Flemoxin to their patients.
The presence of pain
Usually, the implantation procedure takes about thirty to forty minutes. Immediately after this, a person can go home. Since the procedure is performed under local anesthesia, the patient does not experience pain during the procedure. However, then comes the rehabilitation period. And this is absolutely normal when a tooth hurts after implantation. Usually the pain completely disappears within a few days. However, there are times when the pain does not go away. This may indicate that inflammatory processes have arisen. It is also possible that the nerve was damaged during the procedure itself. In this case, do not delay going to the dentist.
The presence of edema after dental implantation
The presence of edema is considered a normal reaction after the procedure. Most often, it occurs if several implants were installed at once. Usually, the gums begin to swell within a few hours after the intervention. But on the second or third day, edema becomes very pronounced. In this case, the occurrence of hematomas is also possible.
In some cases, swelling after dental implants can be so strong that even the face begins to swell. This indicates the occurrence of extensive inflammatory processes. In such cases, doctors recommend taking anti-inflammatory drugs, as well as applying cold compresses. However, if the inflammatory processes do not go away within a few days, this indicates the occurrence of complications. In this case, be sure to contact your dentist for help.
The presence of seams
The implant placement procedure also includes the suturing process. Their presence is necessary until the implant has taken root. But the seams are usually removed two to three weeks after the procedure. It is very important to use antiseptics such as Chlorhexidine during the first two weeks after installation. It is also very important to use special ointments that contribute to faster restoration of the damaged area.
Oral hygiene
Recommendations after dental implants include hygiene procedures that must be followed carefully during the regeneration period. It is very important to brush your teeth twice a day. To do this, it is recommended to use a brush with soft bristles, as well as toothpaste with its antibacterial components. It is also important to clean the implant itself. This can be done using a special brush and antibacterial fluid.
What to do is prohibited
In the first period after the procedure, you will have to abandon the usual lifestyle. It is not recommended to play sports until the condition of your oral cavity improves significantly. This usually takes about thirty days. Also refuse flights in the first week after the procedure.
During healing, try not to get too cold, and do not go to the sauna. Stop smoking and drinking alcohol.
Is complication possible?
Complications after dental implants occur in approximately five to six percent of all patients. Moreover, in very many cases, they themselves are to blame, because they do not fulfill the requirements prescribed by dentists. Namely: they do not use antiseptic and wound healing preparations, do not observe safety measures during meals, and also do not comply with many other recommendations.
Of course, complications can also arise due to the inexperience of the doctor or his poor qualifications. Sometimes during the procedure, nerves or even facial arteries are damaged. If this happens, the intervention must be urgently stopped. Perhaps this operation does not suit you at all. However, each case is individual, so everything needs to be agreed with the dentist. Of course, the risk of complications is minimal, but it still exists. According to patients, there is also the possibility of overheating of bone tissue. And this suggests that the rod simply can not take root in the oral cavity.
Complications may occur after the implant is installed. So, a titanium product may not take root or, over time, it may begin to loosen. In some cases, bone tissue around it begins to break down, or, conversely, it begins to grow. There is also a risk that the patient may have an individual intolerance to titanium.
Specialist selection
A lot depends on who you contacted for implant placement. Such a procedure is expensive, but saving on it is strongly discouraged. Contact a trusted clinic where professionals work. Before the operation, it is very important to clarify whether this procedure is suitable for you, and only then proceed with its implementation. Contact several clinics at once in order to collect as much information as possible, and then conclude which doctor is best for you. Be sure to read patient reviews about the medical institution you are going to contact. It is best if you find real people who have done this procedure with a specific doctor.
What dentists and patients think
Dental implantation is an expensive but very useful procedure. You need to be prepared for the fact that it can be accompanied by painful sensations, both during its implementation and during the recovery period. Improper care, as well as failure to comply with the recommendations of the dentist, can significantly worsen your condition. Be prepared for the fact that the pain may haunt you for several years after surgery.
The occurrence of inflammatory reactions is not excluded. The gum after tooth implantation can swell and hurt a lot. In this case, be sure to consult your dentist. He will perform high-quality cleaning and prescribe the use of special medications for you. However, if inflammatory processes cannot be eliminated, then in this case the implant may be completely removed.
Both doctors and patients say that there is a likelihood of any consequences. Therefore, take full responsibility for your health, from the choice of a clinic to the rigorous implementation of all the recommendations of your dentist after implantation.