{"id":2400,"date":"2025-12-19T10:25:29","date_gmt":"2025-12-19T09:25:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.poladent.cz\/en\/?p=2400"},"modified":"2026-01-22T15:20:40","modified_gmt":"2026-01-22T14:20:40","slug":"professional-and-home-dental-implant-care","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.poladent.cz\/en\/professional-and-home-dental-implant-care\/","title":{"rendered":"Professional and home dental implant care"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>A dental implant is a modern and effective replacement for a lost tooth that can last for decades \u2013 but only if you take proper care of it. Although the implant itself cannot repair a tooth decay, the surrounding soft tissues (gums) and bones can be at risk of inflammation due to poor hygiene. So how do you properly care for a dental implant at home and what can you expect from a professional dental hygiene visit?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"domaci-pece-o-zubni-implantat\"><strong>Home care for a dental implant<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Daily home hygiene is key. The dental implant is surrounded by so-called peri-implant tissue, which is prone to inflammation (peri-implantitis) if plaque and bacteria accumulate around it. It is recommended to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Brush twice a day with a soft toothbrush<\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; ideally with fine bristles to avoid irritating the gums.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Use interdental brushes<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 the right size helps to effectively clean the spaces between the implant and the surrounding teeth.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Single-bundle brush<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 excellent for detailed cleaning around implants, crowns or bridges.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Oral irrigator<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 an effective accessory that helps remove food debris and plaque in hard-to-reach places.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dental floss or superfloss<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 especially suitable for multi-unit bridges on implants.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>All of these tools should be used daily, ideally in the evening, along with thorough hygiene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"profesionalni-dentalni-hygiena-u-pacientu-s-implantatem\"><strong>Professional dental hygiene for implant patients<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Professional care should be performed regularly every 3\u20136 months, as recommended by your hygienist or implantologist. During the visit, you will:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Removes plaque and tartar with special non-damaging tools.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The gums and the depth of the gum ridges around the implant are checked.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sometimes AirFlow<\/strong>\u00a0is also used\u00a0&#8211; a fine powder and water that effectively cleans without damaging the implant surface.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Regular professional hygiene is essential not only for implant health, but also for preventing inflammation and premature implant loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"otok-a-dalsi-potize-u-zubniho-implantatu-kdy-zbystrit\"><strong>Swelling and other problems with dental implants \u2013 when to be careful?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After implant placement, slight&nbsp;<strong>swelling<\/strong>&nbsp;is common in the first few days and is related to healing. However, if the swelling lasts more than a few days, increases in size, is painful, or is accompanied by a fever, it may be a sign of a complication that requires a check-up with a doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The most common&nbsp;<strong>problems with dental implants<\/strong>&nbsp;include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Prolonged or worsening swelling<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sensitivity or pain when biting<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bleeding or redness of the gums around the implant<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Receding gums or visible part of the screw<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Feeling of mobility of the implant or crown<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These signals may indicate, for example,&nbsp;<strong>soft tissue inflammation<\/strong>&nbsp;, poor cleaning, overloading of the implant when biting, or the onset of peri-implantitis. An early visit to the office is essential &#8211; most problems can be successfully addressed at an early stage and thus prevent larger problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are looking for complete care for dental implants \u2013 from their gentle insertion to long-term dental hygiene \u2013 in the Pilsen area, contact&nbsp;<strong>MDDr. Polach&#8217;s office<\/strong>&nbsp;. Here, they will offer you a professional approach, modern equipment and comprehensive care under one roof.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A dental implant is a modern and effective replacement for a lost tooth that can last for decades \u2013 but only if you take proper care of it. Although the implant itself cannot repair a tooth decay, the surrounding soft tissues (gums) and bones can be at risk of inflammation due to poor hygiene. 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