Periodontal Maintenance and Therapy

The long-term success of your All-on-4 dental implants depends significantly on the health of your surrounding gum tissue and bone. Our Scottsdale practice provides specialized periodontal maintenance and therapy services to ensure the ongoing health of your implants and remaining natural teeth.

The Importance of Periodontal Health for Implants

Just like natural teeth, dental implants require healthy surrounding tissues to remain stable and functional. Peri-implantitis—an inflammatory condition affecting the tissues around dental implants—can lead to implant failure if not properly managed. Our comprehensive periodontal services are designed to prevent and treat these issues, protecting your investment in All-on-4 implants.

Our Periodontal Services Include:

Pre-Implant Periodontal Therapy

Before placing All-on-4 implants, we ensure that any existing gum disease is effectively treated. This may include scaling and root planing (deep cleaning), localized antibiotic therapy, or other treatments to create a healthy foundation for your implants.

Specialized Implant Maintenance

We provide regular professional cleanings specifically designed for implant patients. Using specialized instruments that won't damage implant surfaces, we remove biofilm and calculus from around your implants and prosthesis to prevent inflammation and infection.

Peri-Implantitis Treatment

If inflammation or infection develops around your implants, we offer advanced treatments to address these issues before they threaten implant stability. This may include antimicrobial therapy, laser treatment, or surgical interventions depending on the severity.

Soft Tissue Management

We monitor and maintain the health of the gum tissue surrounding your implants, addressing any recession, inflammation, or other concerns that may arise. Healthy, stable gum tissue is essential for both the function and aesthetics of your All-on-4 restoration.

Personalized Home Care Instruction

We provide detailed guidance on how to properly care for your All-on-4 implants at home, including specialized cleaning techniques and recommended products. Proper daily maintenance is crucial for long-term implant success.

The Periodontal Maintenance Schedule

For most All-on-4 patients in our Scottsdale practice, we recommend the following maintenance schedule:

  • Initial Phase (First Year): More frequent visits (typically every 3 months) to closely monitor healing and integration of your implants.
  • Maintenance Phase: Regular visits every 3-6 months, depending on your individual risk factors and oral hygiene.
  • Annual Comprehensive Evaluation: A thorough assessment of your implants, prosthesis, and overall oral health, including necessary imaging to evaluate bone levels.

Risk Factors Requiring Special Attention

Certain factors may increase your risk for periodontal issues around implants. Our Scottsdale 85251 practice provides enhanced monitoring and care for patients with:

  • History of periodontal disease
  • Smoking or tobacco use
  • Diabetes or compromised immune system
  • Limited dexterity for oral hygiene
  • Certain medications affecting gum health
  • Grinding or clenching habits
  • Thin gum tissue around implants
  • Systemic conditions affecting healing

Benefits of Regular Periodontal Maintenance:

  • Extended lifespan of your All-on-4 implants
  • Early detection and treatment of potential problems
  • Maintained bone levels around implants
  • Healthy, comfortable gum tissue
  • Prevention of costly complications
  • Preserved aesthetics of your restoration

Our Scottsdale senior patients appreciate our thorough yet gentle approach to periodontal maintenance. We understand the unique needs of older adults and provide compassionate care to ensure the long-term success of your All-on-4 implants and overall oral health.