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Cleaning of Dental Implants

Dental Implants  are artificial tooth root like structure place beneath the gums in the jaw bone allowing to have not only a beautiful and natural smile but boost confidence and self-esteem.  Dental implants  can last a lifetime with proper oral care so, implants need to be clean daily and regular dental checkups to be done. Moreover, patients with  dental implants  should know the basic rules to maintain them for years to come. Maintenance of dental implants are crucial for prolonging their lifespan and functionality but failing to maintain and care properly can increase the risk of failures. The main causes of  dental implant  failure are: chronic smokers, periodontitis, bruxism and periimplantitis due to the plaque and bacterial accumulation. Cessation or limited smoking, use of night guard to control bruxism, etc are few precautions to be taken into account. So, clean the dental implants regularly to minimize the risk and maintain a radiance, healt...

I’m afraid of getting implants. Is it possible to place dental implants without surgery?

Talking about a  dental  visit, their treatment and surgery provoke stress, anxiety and fear. There are various options for replacement of missing teeth of which  dental implants  is the best treatment options as they preserve the adjacent teeth structures and bone, improve masticatory functions and appearance, thereby improving the overall oral health.  For a  dental implant  procedure a flap need to be raised by giving an incision, expose the bone to place implants and finally suture it but with recent advances and technology  dental implants  can be placed without surgery. Implants without surgery Nowadays,  Dental Implants  are done without surgery using the recent advances of 3D diagnosis. The scanner precisely shows the anatomy of the bone, implant diameter, implant length and option for virtual implant placement in the computer for maximum accurately. Moreover,  dental implants  can also be ...