Can I Use an Electric Toothbrush after Implant Placement?
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Print This PostJill, a dental implant patient, asks:
I had flapless dental implant surgery three weeks ago and have a temporary crown on my implant. I have read elsewhere on this site that mini-vibrations will interfere with bone growth around the implant. For this reason I have been reluctant to brush with an electric toothbrush because it transmits vibrations to the dental implant.
Can this lead to bone loss and failure of the implant? Should I wait until the implant is fully integrated before I use an electric toothbrush? Should I never use an electric toothbrush on the implant? Has this ever been investigated as a cause of implant failure? What are your thoughts?
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4 Responses to “ Can I Use an Electric Toothbrush after Implant Placement? ”
There is no evidence to suggest you can not use your electric brush. As with a normal tooth dont press too hard. Mini-vibrations relate to those caused by chewing, and need to be forceful. It is important to maintain good oral hygiene around the implant but if it bothers you just use a manual brush and then you wont lose any sleep!
Use your brush as usual, all my patients do with no trouble at all
good luck
The electric toothbrush will cause no problems with the implant itself.
Some toothbrushes with an “ultrasonic” action may contribute to loosening of abutment screws (the little fastner between the implant and post that the crown sits on).
I have had lower overdenture(4 titanium post) for 17 years)and have used an electric tooth brush for years with no problem. I have been replacing the O-rings myself as I have no longer have dental insurance. I need new O-rings, but unable to find a source. Can anyone tell me where I can purchase O-rings without having to pay 125.00 for 4 of them.
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