A safe and durable dental implant treatment does not end when the final prosthesis is placed. After this, a maintenance plan must be followed combining personal hygiene, through a series of guidelines that are indicated to each person after finishing the treatment; and regular visits to the center to check the condition of the implants, the prostheses and the gums. Only in this way can we ensure that the implants will last a lifetime, since they must be cared for in the same way as natural teeth. Let us illustrate this with a case.
Recently, we had the case of a patient who came to the clinic to improve the poor condition of many dental pieces, which were causing functional problems and poor oral esthetics. After performing the required analysis with digital technology, it was concluded that the most appropriate treatment was a comprehensive treatment of bone reconstruction and placement of dental implants.
In addition, a study of facial esthetics was also carried out to establish the most appropriate steps for rehabilitation. The process was carried out in a single procedure, in which eight implants were placed in the upper jaw and six implants in the mandible, while bone regeneration was performed. On the same day, fixed temporary teeth were installed on the implants so that the patient could lead a normal life until the final prostheses were fitted.
After the healing period, the final prosthesis was inserted. The result was very satisfactory for the patient, both functionally and esthetically. Currently, one year after the intervention, the patient continues to enjoy healthy and esthetic prostheses.
Another relevant aspect of this case, as we pointed out at the beginning, is the evolution of the treatment over the years. The patient has regularly visited the medical center to dismantle the prosthesis and clean it, and to check the state of the gums.
For the task of implant maintenance cleaning, among other protocols, in our clinic we have pioneering equipment, the GalvoSurge system, which is currently used by only twenty clinics in the world.
It is a dynamic irrigation cleaning of the biological debris that accumulates over time in the various components that are part of an implant. In a matter of minutes a complete hygiene of the implant is assured with a simple and comfortable method for the patient that helps to conserve the pieces in an optimal state and to prevent peri-implantitis.
The x-rays that have been taken show the evolution of the treatment after six years. They show that both the implants and the prosthesis are in an excellent condition.
So now you know, if you also suffer from loss of dental pieces, problems of functionality and a progressive aging of the face because of it, we recommend you to make an appointment at ClÃnica Bustillo so that they can study and treat your case.