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How to clean All-on-4 dental implants every day
Brush the bridge and the gumline carefully at least twice a day with a soft brush and the products recommended for your restoration. Clean beneath the bridge every day, not only when food feels trapped.
The best combination of tools depends on the bridge shape and your dexterity. Ask for a hands-on demonstration and have the clinician check that you can reach every implant site.
- A soft manual or suitable powered toothbrush
- Interdental brushes sized for the available spaces
- Implant floss, floss threaders or specialist bridge floss
- A water flosser when recommended as an additional tool
- A single-tufted brush for hard-to-reach contours
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Professional maintenance
Regular reviews allow the dental team to assess tissue health, plaque, bleeding, bone levels where indicated, the bite and the condition of screws and bridge materials.
The bridge may sometimes need to be removed professionally for inspection or repair. Do not attempt to tighten or remove components yourself.
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Changes worth reporting
Contact a dental professional if you notice bleeding that persists, swelling, bad taste, discharge, pain, food trapping that is getting worse, a click, movement, a chipped tooth or a change in the way the teeth meet.
Keeping a record of the implant system and components helps another clinician identify compatible parts if you need care in the UK.