Regular monitoring that protects your implant investment at Highfield Dental Clinic, Edgbaston.
Problems around implants develop quietly and often painlessly. Regular reviews catch changes while they are still straightforward to manage.
An implant review is a monitoring appointment where your clinician checks the health of the tissues around your implant and the condition of the restoration attached to it. Reviews continue for the lifetime of the implant.
The soft tissue around an implant is checked for bleeding and inflammation, and X-rays are taken periodically and compared with earlier images to monitor the bone level. The crown, bridge or denture is checked for looseness, wear and any damage.
Due a check-up on your dental implant in Birmingham? Our experienced team will monitor it and keep it healthy.
The appointment is straightforward and usually comfortable. It typically involves:
Your clinician will explain what they found and confirm when you should next be seen.
Implants cannot decay, but the tissues around them can become diseased. Peri-implant mucositis is inflammation of the gum around an implant and is reversible with treatment. Peri-implantitis involves loss of the supporting bone and is far harder to manage, as lost bone does not return.
The transition often happens without pain, which is precisely why reviews matter. Warning signs include bleeding when cleaning, redness, swelling, a bad taste and, at a later stage, looseness. Smoking and a history of gum disease both increase the risk substantially, and excellent daily cleaning remains the most effective protection.
Typically every six months, though patients with a history of gum disease or other risk factors may need more frequent appointments.
Bone loss around an implant is usually painless and invisible externally. Comparing X-rays over time is the only reliable way to detect it early.
The tissues around them can. Peri-implant mucositis is reversible, while peri-implantitis involves bone loss and is much harder to treat.
Bleeding when cleaning, redness, swelling, a bad taste or discomfort. Looseness is a late sign. Contact us if you notice any of these.
Yes. Implant surfaces can be damaged by standard instruments, so we use implant-safe equipment and will show you the right cleaning aids.
Implant reviews are more specific, with particular attention to the tissues and bone around the implant. They work alongside your routine check-ups.
