How do I look after my dental implant and crown?

An implant cannot get a cavity, but the gum and bone around it can be affected by inflammation and infection if plaque is allowed to accumulate. Daily cleaning is therefore just as important as it is for natural teeth, if not more so, because peri-implantitis, once established, is harder to treat than standard gum disease.

Brushing twice a day with a soft-bristle toothbrush is essential. Around the implant, an interdental brush or dental floss passed carefully under the gum line removes the plaque that a regular toothbrush cannot reach. A water flosser can also be a useful addition for cleaning around the abutment and prosthetic components. We demonstrate the correct technique during your follow-up appointments.

Professional cleaning by a dentist or hygienist is necessary at regular intervals, typically every six months, though this may be adjusted based on your individual risk profile. During these visits the implant and the surrounding tissue are checked for early signs of inflammation, and any build-up of calculus that home care cannot remove is addressed.

If you notice bleeding around the implant, unusual discomfort, or any looseness in the crown, contact us promptly rather than waiting for a scheduled visit. Caught early, most peri-implant problems are manageable. Detected late, they can lead to significant bone loss and threaten the implant itself. We remain reachable by WhatsApp between your visits in Morocco for exactly this reason.