The true success of dental implant installation surgery is verified after several weeks or months, when the artificial tooth root has already reached the stability needed to function like a genuine tooth. Throughout the post-operative stage, most of the tasks to maintain the implant lie on the hands of the patient, since the dentist will only mostly provide instructions on taking care of the implant to prevent it from getting dislodged.
Right after the surgery, the bone and the surrounding gum area where the implant has been placed would be tender. Most dentists would recommend a diet of soft foods in the first few days to a week of the post-operative stage. This will prevent swelling and bleeding, which often lead to infection.
The aim of the procedure is to allow the metal tooth root to completely fuse with the jawbone where it was implanted. Such a process is not completed overnight. It will take around six months for the bone to have a strong hold of the implant, enough for the bridge to function properly. During those months, the patient has to take care not to accidentally dislodge the implant.
Proper oral hygiene is also needed to keep bacteria at bay. Bacteria can cause the bridge to stain and deteriorate, as well as the gums to recede. The patient should floss and brush regularly using the type of brush and floss specified by his dentist.
Right after the surgery, the bone and the surrounding gum area where the implant has been placed would be tender. Most dentists would recommend a diet of soft foods in the first few days to a week of the post-operative stage. This will prevent swelling and bleeding, which often lead to infection.
The aim of the procedure is to allow the metal tooth root to completely fuse with the jawbone where it was implanted. Such a process is not completed overnight. It will take around six months for the bone to have a strong hold of the implant, enough for the bridge to function properly. During those months, the patient has to take care not to accidentally dislodge the implant.
Proper oral hygiene is also needed to keep bacteria at bay. Bacteria can cause the bridge to stain and deteriorate, as well as the gums to recede. The patient should floss and brush regularly using the type of brush and floss specified by his dentist.
