Overview
All-On-4 Plus® have the appearance and functionality like natural teeth, but they still require long-term care and maintenance. One of the most important aspects of protecting your implants is preventing peri-implantitis, an inflammatory condition caused by bacterial plaque around the implant site.
In it's early stages, inflammation may only affect the gum tissue around the implant. If left untreated, it can progress deeper into the surrounding bone and over time, affect the stability of the implant.
Several factors can increase the risk of peri-implantitis, including smoking, poor oral hygiene, existing gum disease, teeth grinding and inconsistent professional maintenance.
Daily home cleaning, regular dental hygiene appointments and ongoing monitoring are important parts of long-term implant care. Professional follow-up visits also allow your dental team to identify early signs of inflammation before the become more serious.
FAQ
Peri-implantitis is an inflammatory condition that affects the gum and bone surrounding a dental implant. It is usually caused by bacterial plaque accumulating around the implant surface.
In the early stages, there are often no noticeable symptoms.
As it progresses, signs may include:
- Redness and swelling of the gum tissue.
- Bleeding or pus discharge around the implants.
- Persistent bad breath or a bad taste in the mouth.
- Tenderness or discomfort when cleaning.
- In more advanced cases, bone loss or implant mobility may occur.
Yes. If inflammation progresses, it can affect the surrounding bone and may also affect implant stability.
Factors may include smoking, poor oral hygiene, existing gum disease, teeth grinding and inconsistent professional maintenance.
Daily cleaning helps manage bacterial plaque around the implants and forms part of ongoing implant care.
In many cases, yes. Good daily oral hygiene, regular professional cleans, regular check-ups, and following your dentist’s maintenance recommendations all help reduce the risk of infection around All-On-4 Plus® implants.
Yes. Smoking is considered one of the major risk factors for peri-implantitis because it can affect healing and increase bacteria build-up around implants.
Regular follow-up appointments allow the dental team to monitor the implants and surrounding tissues and check for signs of inflammation.
If you notice changes such as redness, swelling, bleeding, tenderness, persistent bad breath or discomfort around the implants, these should be assessed by your dental team.
Most patients are advised to attend regular professional maintenance appointments every 4-6 months, depending on their individual oral health needs and risk factors. This can be discussed with your dentist.