Implants: If You Don’t Take Care of Them, It’s a Waste of Effort!

Implants mean Sukplant!

This is Sukplant Dental Hospital.

Hello, today we’re going to talk about the need for implant care.

The number of patients receiving implant procedures is increasing, and accordingly, the number of patients reporting side effects is also said to be rising. Among consumer damage reports related to dental procedures filed with the Korea Consumer Agency, implant-related cases account for 20%.

An implant is a dental procedure in which an artificial tooth root is placed in the area of tooth loss and a prosthesis is attached on top of it. Because its function and appearance are similar to those of natural teeth, it has the advantage of restoring both function and aesthetics, so many patients are increasingly choosing implants over dentures or existing prosthetic devices.

However, if an implant procedure is performed without sufficient information and consultation about the dental hospital and specialist, or if post-procedure care is neglected, not only will the lifespan of the implant be shortened, but side effects such as gum bone loss or pus accumulation may occur.

Then, what efforts are needed to avoid implant side effects?

First of all, it is important to thoroughly gather information about the dental hospital and specialist before the procedure.

Because implants are a procedure that requires advanced technical skill depending on the treatment location and the patient’s health condition, you should choose a reliable dental hospital and undergo the procedure there.

In addition, after sufficient consultation with a specialist, you should receive the appropriate procedure after an accurate diagnosis of your oral condition.

Chronic conditions such as diabetes, anemia, osteoporosis, thyroid disease, and lung disease can affect implant procedures, so you must be tested for these conditions before the procedure.

Care after the procedure is also important to prevent side effects. For the first two weeks after implant surgery, it is recommended to mainly eat soft foods, and after one month, to eat hard foods.

If food gets stuck between the implants, remove it with dental floss, and those using implant dentures must be sure to soak and store the dentures in water before going to bed.

It is also important to visit the dental hospital every 3 to 4 months for implant checkups, cleaning, gum treatment, and similar care. And for patients who have a habit of grinding their teeth, using a bruxism prevention device is said to help maintain implants. To ensure an implant procedure without side effects, guidance from a specialist and the patient’s own effort are essential. We hope you take good care of yours and keep your implants strong and healthy for a long time. ^^