Implant supported prosthesis
Immediate followup
After the prosthesis is definitively attached to the implants, it takes a little time for the dental tissues to adapt to the new situation. Therefore, some minor reactions may occur.
Most often, the symptoms gradually disappear after a short period or after simple interventions performed at the dental office.
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Light pain in the gums
In many cases, the practitioner will try to hide the margin of the restoration. The line is unsightly to be exposed, so the dentist would like to place the margin below the gum line.
As a result, you may feel mild pain in the gums until the soft tissues adapt to the new situation. Usually, the pain goes away after several days without any medication (although your clinician may prescribe some mild pain relievers).
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Pain or discomfort when chewing
If you experience pain or discomfort when biting down on something, the bite needs to be readjusted.
In these cases, it is imperative to contact your dentist. It is essential that the prosthesis perfectly fits in the bite so all chewing forces are evenly distributed on the implants.
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Removable dentures
New removable dentures or overdentures may feel awkward for a few weeks until the body becomes accustomed to them. Dentures are generally larger than fixed restorations (crowns, bridges), so the dental tissues need time to adapt.
It is not unusual to experience minor irritation or soreness in the early days. When small lesions (image below) appear on the mucosa, the removable denture needs minor adjustments performed at the dental office.
The saliva flow may temporarily increase. As the mouth becomes accustomed to the dentures, these problems should go away.
Follow-up appointments with the dentist are generally needed after a denture is inserted so the fit can be checked and adjusted. If any problem persists, particularly irritation or soreness, be sure to inform your doctor.
Generally, it takes time to get used to any new restoration. However, after the accommodation period, the implant-supported prosthesis should look, function, and feel like regular teeth after some time.
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