Dental Implant Maintenance in Aurora

Protect Your Implant Health for the Long Term

What to Expect at Your Dental Implant Visit

Cleaning around dental implants is a little different from cleaning natural teeth, mainly because implants connect to bone and gum tissue differently and because the implant materials are not the same as enamel. Implants replace the tooth root, and restorations like crowns, bridges, or dentures attach through a connector called an abutment, which you can explore in dental implants, dental crowns, dental bridges, or dentures. During your visit, we may include:


  • Examination: We assess gum health and check for inflammation or early signs of infection.
  • Implant and Tissue Evaluation: We review the implant area, bite function, and any changes in comfort.
  • Professional Cleaning: We remove plaque and buildup using implant-safe techniques and instruments.
  • Polishing and Detail Cleaning: We focus on hard-to-reach areas around the implant restoration and abutment.
  • Home Care Review: We show you specific brushing and flossing tools to help reduce daily plaque buildup.
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Reduce the risk of peri-implant inflammation and infection

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Protect bone support around the implant

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Keep implant restorations feeling comfortable and functional

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Catch concerns early before they become harder to treat

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Improve long-term stability with consistent home care and professional visits

Implant maintenance works best when it is paired with regular preventive appointments, including dental cleanings.

Benefits of Regular Implant Maintenance

Routine maintenance helps protect the tissues that support your implant and reduces the risk of implant-related infection. Ongoing care can help patients:

How Often Should You Book Maintenance?

Many patients benefit from implant maintenance visits every three to six months, depending on their history, home care, and how the tissues around the implant respond over time. Patients with a history of gum concerns, frequent plaque buildup, or signs of inflammation may need closer monitoring.


At each visit, we tailor the approach to the implant type, the restoration design, and any areas that are harder to keep clean. When needed, imaging or assessment tools referenced on dental technology can help us evaluate changes below the gumline and plan the right follow-up schedule.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Why is Implant Cleaning Different from Cleaning Natural Teeth?

    Implants connect to the surrounding tissues differently than natural teeth, and the materials used in implant restorations respond differently to cleaning instruments. Because of that, professional care focuses on keeping surfaces smooth and minimizing irritation while removing plaque effectively.

  • What is Peri-Implantitis?

    Peri-implantitis is an infection and inflammation around a dental implant that can lead to bone loss if it is not addressed. It often starts with plaque buildup and gum inflammation, which is why consistent daily cleaning and routine maintenance visits matter.

  • How Often Should Implants Be Professionally Cleaned?

    A common schedule is every three to six months, but it depends on your risk factors and tissue health. Your Dentist and hygiene team will recommend a plan based on how your implant sites look over time.

  • What Symptoms Should I Watch for Around an Implant?

    Call the clinic if you notice bleeding when brushing, swelling, persistent bad taste, tenderness, or a change in how the implant restoration feels when you chew. Early evaluation is the best way to prevent more complex problems.

  • Will I Need X-Rays During Implant Maintenance Visits?

    Not every time, but X-rays may be recommended periodically to monitor bone levels and detect changes that are not visible during a surface exam. We will explain when imaging is helpful and why.