How to Prevent Post-implant Infection?

Hi! Dr. Wei, I just went thorough Implant Infections , I just wanted to share with you simply . Nothing so serious . But I guess it can be good for the patient's knowledge ,more. I am very sorry to consume your precious time. Thank you!
         Implant infection
Do you have a risk of infection from a dental implant procedure? Yes. 
Any surgical involvement like extractions, implant placement, sinus augmentation and etc. involves certain risks and Infection is one of them.
The process of having a dental implant is minor surgery in your mouth. Like any sort of minor surgery anywhere else on your body, ANY surgery always has SOME risk of infection. 
All surgical procedures are performed in sterile setting with sterile instruments with all the cautions to prevent any possible infection risks. If the risk of infection in patient is high, the antibiotic premedication is required.
Some are due to infections in the adjacent bone surrounding the implant. After any implant placement the use of antibiotic is a part of standard protocol as well as use of Peridex mouth rinse for post-operative period.
If you have any history of infection in the site were the implant will be placed or next to it may be possible for infection.
If you have a normal immune system and are not diabetic then you shouldn't have any problems with infection.
Post operative antibiotics and frequent oral rinses can help minimize the risk of infection.
When conditions are best ,meaning good quality bone, good bone height and width and good density infections are less.So, the best way can also be that,
before surgery the use of an appropriate antibiotic can be commonly used.
        Best part from patient's side can be is:
After implant placement, patient has to be careful follow up with the doctor recommendations in order to avoid any complications. Infections around implant supporting tissues are not more common if that is your question. Right after the surgery there is that "sensitive" period of time when probability of greater inflammation and infection might develop, but it can be well controlled by the help of patient's doctor if patient goes for check up appointments. And in majority cases they can be resolved completely. The patients have to keep in mind that with implant restoration they have to make sure that their hygiene level has to be high. If patients "relax" and forget to brush and floss around the implant she/he can develop periimplantitis, which eventually can cause implant failure. It happens very rarely, but such a possibility exists. If the patient has periodontal disease in his/her mouth that also would affect soft tissues surrounding her/his implant. Patient should keep in mind that implant is an excellent treatment modality, but you have to keep up with a good oral hygiene and have regular dental check-ups to prevent any complications.
Suniti....

Suniti: Thank you very much for doing so.  It is my honor to have known you with golden heart and empathy.  I read the material you just sent to me and forwarded to the patient.  She was pleased to get it. In fact she gets well after taking antibiotic and daily mouth rinse with Peridex (Chlorhexidine). Anyway, I will post it in web so that all of you can help me by explaining to every implant patient after surgery.  In fact, I was so happy with  the surgery itself that I wrote two articles (Early Implantation 2).  It saddened me when I noticed the infection. 

From now on (starting tomorrow), every implant patient takes antibiotic 1-2 days before surgery and continue after surgery for total 7 days.  Chlorhexidine is prescribed.  If I forget, can all of you remind me?  For tomorrow's patient, let him take 2.0 g Amoxicillin as soon as he arrives. We do not have chance to give him the prescription beforehand. After surgery, give him two prescriptions.  In fact, I show almost every implant patient how to clean around the implant.  There is a model in drawer for this purpose.  May I delegate this task to all of you?

Thank you! Dr. Wei, I am honored too.  Suniti....

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Xin Wei, DDS, PhD, MS 1st edition 10/06/2013, last revision 10/06/2013