At Malo Clinic, every patient following dental implant surgery, whether using the All-on-4 method or single implants, is obliged to follow the Oral Hygiene and Implant Follow-up Protocol – the Malo Clinic Protocol.
Today, we are sharing with you essential information regarding implant follow-up checks, which play a crucial role in maintaining oral health after implant placement. At Malo Clinic, we place great emphasis on patient care at every stage of treatment, and regular check-ups are an integral part of our approach.
Why are implant follow-up checks necessary?
Implant follow-up checks allow us to monitor bone levels and the condition of the soft tissues around the placed implants. Thanks to regular X-ray examinations and clinical assessments, we can detect any abnormalities at an early stage. Gum inflammation can develop into inflammation of the bone around the implant, known as peri-implantitis, which is not always accompanied by pain and is most often detected during a routine check-up. The prompt implementation of appropriate treatment prolongs the lifespan of both the implants and the prosthetic restorations. Regular follow-up appointments provide the opportunity to remove plaque and tartar from the tooth surfaces, implant abutments, and the restorations placed on them. We can also introduce new hygiene methods or modify those currently used by the patient, if necessary. Remember that prevention is a key element of dental care, especially when it comes to dental implants.
Why are implant follow-up appointments so important?
Prevention of Complications: Regular check-ups help avoid serious complications, such as implant loss or infections, which in turn leads to long-lasting and stable treatment outcomes.
Preserving Aesthetics: We care not only about function, but also about aesthetics. Check-ups combined with appropriate hygiene procedures help maintain the treatment results, preventing any discolouration, inflammation, or cavities.
Long-Term Treatment Effectiveness: Regularity of follow-up visits is crucial for maintaining implants and the prosthetic reconstructions placed on them. It is an investment in oral health for years to come.
Follow-up visit schedule according to the Malo Clinic Protocol:
First months after the procedure:
Standard implant follow-ups are conducted every 6 months, and directly following the procedure after 2 and 4 months, with subsequent visits every six months.
Implant check-ups are performed by qualified dental hygienists.
The check-up includes: an examination, an X-ray, cleaning using the CBT protocol, and tooth remineralisation if necessary.
Thorough assessment of implant osseointegration and preparation for the prosthetic stage.
After Completion of Prosthetics, i.e. fitting the definitive All-on-4 bridge or definitive crowns:
Follow-up visits take place every 6 months.
The Malo Clinic guarantee for implant placement is 5 years, provided that Patients adhere to the designated schedule of follow-up visits with the hygienist.
after 2 and 4 months following the procedure, subsequent visits every 6 months for 5 years.
Failure to comply with the appointment schedule results in the voiding of the guarantee and chargeable procedures.
So-called RELIABLE PATIENTS, who regularly attend follow-up visits with the hygienists, have all implant-related procedures, e.g. possible surgical implant cleaning, implant uncovering, or reimplantation in the event of implant failure to integrate (according to research, this occurs in approx. 2% of cases), performed free of charge by the surgeon as part of the guarantee.
After the guarantee period, Patients are still required to continue six-monthly check-ups with the hygienist and can still remain our "RELIABLE PATIENTS".
Patients who regularly follow the Malo Clinic protocol remain "RELIABLE PATIENTS" after the guarantee period, in which case all implant-related procedures, as listed above, are performed according to the MCP price list with an advantageous discount.
Individual Needs: In the case of patients with certain
Individual Needs: In the case of patients with certain medical conditions or special needs, the schedule can be tailored individually. We encourage following the schedule of follow-up visits and the recommendations of our team of doctors and dental hygienists to enjoy full functionality and aesthetics of your teeth for many years. VIDEO How to clean All-on-4 bridgesVideo Implant check-ups_Katarzyna Piwko
next implant check-up. Contact: 22 393 63 33 or 516 039 713 https://www.maloclinics.pl/kontakt/
Today, we will share with you essential information regarding implant check-ups, which play a crucial role in maintaining oral health after implant placement. At Malo Clinic, we place great emphasis on patient care at every stage of treatment, and regular follow-up visits are an integral part of our approach.
What are implant check-ups for?
Implant check-ups allow us to monitor bone levels and the condition of the soft tissues surrounding the placed implants. Thanks to regular X-rays and clinical assessments, we can detect potential abnormalities at an early stage. Gum inflammation can develop into inflammation of the bone around the implant, known as peri-implantitis, which is not always accompanied by pain and is most frequently detected during a follow-up visit. The prompt implementation of appropriate treatment prolongs the lifespan of implants and prosthetic work. Regular follow-up visits give us the opportunity to remove plaque and calculus deposits from tooth surfaces, implant abutments, or restorations placed on them. We can also introduce new hygiene methods or modify, if necessary, those currently used by the patient. Let us remember that prevention is a key element of dental care, especially in implantology.
Why are implant check-ups so important?
Prevention of Complications: Regular check-ups help avoid serious complications, such as implant loss or infections, which in turn leads to long-lasting and stable treatment results.
Preservation of Aesthetics: We care not only about function, but also about aesthetics. Check-ups combined with appropriate hygiene treatments help maintain treatment results, preventing any discolouration, inflammation, or cavities.
Long-term Treatment Effectiveness: Regularity of follow-up visits is crucial for maintaining implants and the prosthetic reconstructions placed on them. It is an investment in your oral health for years to come.
Follow-up visit schedule according to the Malo Clinic Protocol:
The first months after the procedure:
Standard implant check-ups are carried out every 6 months, and directly after the procedure after 2 and 4 months, with subsequent ones every six months.
Implant check-ups are performed by qualified dental hygienists.
The check-up includes: an examination, an X-ray, cleaning using the GBT protocol, and remineralisation of teeth if necessary.
A thorough assessment of implant integration and preparation for the prosthetic stage.
After Completing the Prosthetic Phase, i.e. the delivery of the final All-on-4 bridge or final crowns:
Check-ups take place every 6 months.
The Malo Clinic warranty on implant placement is 5 years, provided that Patients adhere to the designated schedule of follow-up visits with the hygienist.
after 2 and 4 months following the procedure, then every 6 months for 5 years.
Failure to comply with the visit schedule results in the voiding of the warranty and payable procedures.
So-called COMPLIANT PATIENTS who regularly attend follow-up visits with hygienists receive all procedures related to the implants, e.g. possible surgical cleaning of the implant, uncovering the implant, or re-implantation in the event of implant failure (which, according to research, is about 2%), performed by the surgeon free of charge under the warranty.
After the warranty period, Patients are still required to continue six-monthly check-ups with the hygienist, and they can continue to remain our "COMPLIANT PATIENTS".
Patients who regularly adhere to the Malo Clinic protocol after the warranty period continue to be "COMPLIANT PATIENTS", in which case all procedures related to implants, as above, are performed according to the MCP price list with a favourable discount.
Individual Needs: In the case of patients with certain conditions or special needs, the schedule can be tailored individually. We encourage following the schedule of follow-up visits and the recommendations of our team of doctors and dental hygienists to enjoy full functionality and aesthetics of your teeth for many years. VIDEO How to clean All-on-4 bridgesVideo Implant check-ups_Katarzyna Piwko
Dear patients, do not forget to book your next implant check-up. Contact: 22 393 63 33 or 516 039 713https://www.maloclinics.pl/kontakt/
