Dental implants are known to last for very long, especially with proper care. They can last for as long as 25 years +

For missing teeth, Dental implants have become the most promising choice. If your mouth is missing most or all of the teeth, then procedures like all-on-four and all-on-six can help get full mouth dental implants with 4 or 6 titanium posts on your jaw bone.

While getting Dental implants from an expert implantologist, the patient will feel little or no pain at all. Part of the preparation for the implant includes administering a local anesthetic so the patient does not feel any pain.

At Dr. Deepika’s Dental Clinic, one get the best quality of treatment. We ensure that our patients get the value for the dental implant cost that they paid by maintaining the quality purchases only from original manufacturers and globally renowned & respected companies like Straumann therefore, maintaining authenticity and quality. The Implant procedure involves different aspects to be factored. Cost of the treatment starts from INR 35000/- per implant and depending on the individual case requirement the cost may increase.

• Follow these post-operative instructions after the Dental Implant procedure, and never hesitate in consulting the doctor for any question or problem.
• Avoid touching, spitting or rinsing the wound on the day of surgery. Don’t touch the metal healing abutment jutting through the gum tissue.
• After implant surgery, it’s normal to have some bleeding or redness in the mouth for 24 hours. To control excessive bleeding, bite on a gauze pad (placed on the bleeding wound) for 30 minutes. If bleeding does not stop, seek further instructions from your dentist.
• Swelling is natural after surgery. To minimize it, apply an ice pack on the cheek in the surgical area (you can also use a plastic bag or an ice-filled towel). Apply the ice as much as you could for the first 36 hours.
• Drink lots of fluids but avoid consuming hot beverages. Stick to a soft diet on the day of surgery. You can get back to the normal diet once the surgical area is healed. Don’t drink anything using a straw.
• Start taking pain medication as soon as you feel the effects of the local anaesthetic are going down. However, take the medicines prescribed by the dentist.
• Healing is not possible without good oral hygiene. Use the prescribed oral rinse while the day after surgery, use the prescribed oral rinse twice – after breakfast and before bed. Rinse for at least 30 seconds and then spit it out. Use warm salt rinses at least 4-5 times a day as well. Be gentle initially while brushing the surgical area to not affect the healing.
• Do not use, or consume, tobacco products in any form or any type after implants. It not only hinders healing but may also increase the chances of implant failure.
• Don’t engage in exercise immediately after the surgery or keep it minimal at best. You should know that exercise may cause bleeding or throbbing, and it really happens, stop the activity right away. This may weaken you since you’re not taking normal nourishment.
• Healing abutments will be placed at the time of implant placement. So, do rinse them frequently and keep them clean. Wait for the stitches to dissolve and then clean the abutments through gentle massage.
• Don’t use partial or full dentures or flippers immediately after surgery or for 10 days afterwards at least.

Good oral hygiene is important not just for your teeth and gums but also for overall well being. Follow these tips to improve your oral health:

• Brush twice a day to maintain good oral hygiene.
• Choose your toothbrush carefully and go for one with a small head and soft bristles.
• Change your toothbrush after every two to three months to not let frayed or worn-out bristles harm your teeth and gums.
• Go gently & thoroughly and don’t use too much force while brushing as it might cause abrasion.
• Floss at least once a day to keep plaque, bacteria, and foods struck between the teeth out as it helps keep implants in good condition. A Water flosser can come in handy to know more click here.
• Take proper oral care at home to make your dental implants last a lifetime.
• Use mouth rinses once a day after meals to stay on top of your oral health.
• Don’t eat sticky foods as implants can attract more bacteria than your natural teeth for being artificial in nature.
• Eating and drinking right can help your implants stay out of harm’s way and such good oral care can make them last forever.
• Visit the dental clinic regularly and try to achieve good oral hygiene to make your implants last for life.