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Implant Maintenance

Treatments / Implant Maintenance

Implant care · Sunderland

Implant maintenance

Implants need care just like natural teeth. Regular reviews find problems early, when they are easiest to treat, including for implants placed elsewhere.

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Treatment room at Wessington Dental
Overview

Protecting your investment

Gum inflammation around implants (peri-implant mucositis) can progress to bone loss (peri-implantitis) if left untreated. Often it causes no pain.

Implant reviews include checking gum health, the bite and the restoration, professional cleaning and, when needed, X-rays.

Benefits

  • Early detection of problems
  • Professional cleaning designed for implants
  • Advice on the right home-care aids
  • Treatment of peri-implant disease
Is it right for me?

Suitable patients

  • Anyone with dental implants
  • Implants placed at another practice or abroad
  • Implant gums that bleed, swell or feel sore
  • Loose or broken implant crowns
How it works

Your treatment journey

  1. AssessmentGums, bite and restoration checked
  2. CleaningProfessional implant cleaning
  3. X-rays if neededChecking bone levels
  4. Home-care planThe right brushes and aids for you
  5. RecallReviews at intervals that suit you
FAQs

Common questions

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How often should implants be checked?

Usually every 6 to 12 months, depending on your gum health and the type of implant restoration.

My implant gum bleeds. Is that serious?

Bleeding is a sign of inflammation and should be checked. Caught early, it is usually reversible.

Can you look after implants placed abroad?

Yes. It helps to bring any details of the implant system you have, though this is not essential.

What is peri-implantitis?

Inflammation around an implant that has caused bone loss. It needs professional treatment to stop it progressing.

Ready to talk about your treatment?

Book a consultation with Chris, or refer a patient from your practice.

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