Precautions to be taken with implant prosthesis
Precautionsto be taken with implant prosthesis
1) 1) Don’t smoke. Especially NO Smoking. patient
was found smoking heavily when he returned for phase 2 after 6 months
.especially after counselling for not smoking leading to poor prognosis.
2) 2) Chew from both the sides evenly.do
not stress chewing from one side as it will lead to occlusal overload leading
to failure of prosthesis, implants. Don’t chew for 3 months and be on soft food
as you were before. Allow the implants to osseointgrate.
3) 3) No para functional habits. Opening
chips packets, chewing pen, toothbrush, nail biting etc.
4) 4) Eating well cooked food. nonveg which
can be eaten using knife and fork should be eaten.no tearing directly from bone
or ribs.no bone chewing for marrow.
5) 5) Clean daily with mouthwash, water
floss or waterpik and bridge floss.
6) 6) Massage gums daily for 5 minutes.
7) 7) Once a year cleaning by professional
dentist.
8) 8) Be gentle with your chewing.
9) Let the implant prosthesis adapt well with your mouth and mucosa. Gradually it will become part of your body. Don’t open soda cans or crush ice or similar foods with your teeth.
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