Screwed Up: Implants with Bad Hygiene

As the prevalence of implants grows as a popular choice to replace natural teeth, so do their problems. Implant failure is on the rise, and the number one reason for that is peri-implantitis, which is caused by excessive biofilm. The only way to remove this biofilm is to help patients create an easy at-home regimen. The problem is that implants are often placed into the mouths of patients who more than likely lost their natural tooth (or teeth) due to poor oral hygiene for years. Similar to most oral issues, implant failure begins with poor home care. Although the tooth has now been replaced, the problem still remains. Helping patients understand that implant failure happens for the same reasons their natural tooth failed is critical to long-term implant success. As dental professionals, we need to equip patients with the right tools and information the moment they become a candidate for implant placement. Let’s investigate methods that help to manage implants and the onset of peri-implant disease....
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