Dental Implants and Hygiene

Cleanliness during and after the implant procedure.

With any medical procedure, cleanliness and hygiene are very important. Any slippage in this area can lead to infections and complications. This applies to dental implants as well, and, at our surgery in Derby, we endeavour to ensure the highest levels of hygiene possible.

In fact, when we opened our local practice, we took the time to look at all of the needs of the implant patient.

Not only do we now have a modern implant treatment room but also a separate room for scans and, perhaps more importantly, a separate room where our dedicated team can ‘scrub’ up to ensure full cleanliness, thereby greatly minimising any possible risk of infections.

Bacteria

This level of cleanliness is important and is the reason why all masks and gloves that are worn at our practice are used once only and then safely disposed of. All equipment too is fully sterilised.

By maintaining this high level of cleanliness, the risk of bacterial infection is minimised, thereby giving your new dental implant the best chance of success.

The fact is that whilst the implant procedure is highly successful, especially when performed by highly trained dentists such as Darren Bywater, any infection could threaten the survival of the implant.

Post implant care

Although we do all that we can to maintain the highest levels of hygiene at the Darren Bywater Dental Implant Centre, it is important that the patient realises that the care must continue after the procedure as well.

Once you have left our implant surgery room; apart from regular checks to examine the implants, the responsibility of care falls to the patient.

There can, sometimes, be a tendency to think that because the implant, and the crown, are made from man-made materials, that maintenance is not so important.

Nothing could be further from the truth, and although it is true that these materials will not degrade significantly, even if neglected, the fact is that the gums and bones which hold them in place certainly can be affected.

Neglecting to clean around the implant can lead to an increase in bacteria which can result in gum diseases such as gingivitis and periodontitis. The latter, especially, is dangerous for dental implants as it can attack the bone in which the implant is held.

Through regular checks at the Darren Bywater Dental Implant Centre following placement, we will be able to help and offer advice on cleaning methods to keep your new implant healthy and safe.

For more information about our modern local implant facilities, please call our team today on 01332 550933.

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