If you have recently taken the plunge and invested in oral implants for yourself, you may be curious as to how you will know, going about your daily life, that they are fusing correctly. Without a portable X-ray machine, it is impossible to determine this successfully!
In the weeks following the fitting of your implants, there are many things you should be watching out for, some of them good and some of them bad. And in this article, you will be introduced to some of the signs that there may be an underlying issue with your dental implants Melbourne.
If you notice any of these symptoms or have concerns about any other part of your implants, you should contact your dentist as soon as possible. However, much of what is discussed happens on the rare occasion only.
Movement
Even if they have been fitted earlier in the day, your oral implants should not be moving. If you feel them moving or see them moving in a mirror, you should contact your dentist as soon as possible. It is a fact relating to the fitting of implants that patients may brush the site with a manual toothbrush carefully after 2 days and only eat hard foods once at least a week has gone by after fitting. But it can cause the implants to become loose and begin to move if you do these things too soon. If you have done this too early by mistake, you need to contact your dentist as soon as possible to see if they can save the implant.
Bleeding
The fitting of an oral implant requires surgery, which will involve some incisions being made and a little bit of bleeding. In the days following the fitting of the implant, some bleeding is to be expected. If the bleeding is excessive and is causing you to feel lightheaded or simply doesn’t seem to be stopping, you should contact your dentist as soon as possible, as there may be an underlying infection forming.
Swelling
Once again, some swelling after the fitting of an implant is to be expected and is indeed normal. But the swelling should recede over the coming days following surgery, not expand or begin to hurt. If you notice that the swelling is starting to spread, thus causing discomfort or is simply causing one side of your face to look swollen, then you’ll need to contact your dentist as soon as possible to have the underlying cause assessed.
Discomfort
Discomfort after surgery is not abnormal, but if you notice that there is excessive discomfort around the implant site, this needs to be explored further. Discomfort around a newly fitted oral implant can point to an infection or even rejection by the body. The latter would be exceedingly rare, as the implant itself is made from titanium which is biologically inert, but it is always worth exploring if there is any soreness or discomfort.
Recurring infections
If you have an infection following the fitting of an oral implant, this is not something to be overly worried about in itself. But if you are experiencing recurrent infections with your fitted implant, you may need to discuss the possibility of having it removed with your dental team in order to prevent complications.
DISCLAIMER
Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner.
